Surf Forecasts:
2nd Beach surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, S swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 2nd Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 2nd Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 2nd Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
92 | 39 | 38 | 31 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 42 | 53 | 52 | 58 | 40 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 40 | 54 | 51 | 159 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 6:05PM1.21m | 6:36AM0.98m | 7:02PM1.28m | 7:32AM1.04m | 7:58PM1.33m | 8:26AM1.09m | 8:51PM1.34m | 9:20AM1.13m | 9:45PM1.31m | 10:14AM1.14m | 10:40PM1.26m | 11:10AM1.14m | 11:34PM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:19AM-0.04m | 00:39AM0.00m | 12:12PM-0.08m | 1:36AM-0.03m | 1:07PM-0.10m | 2:34AM-0.05m | 2:02PM-0.10m | 3:29AM-0.06m | 2:59PM-0.09m | 4:23AM-0.05m | 3:56PM-0.04m | 5:13AM-0.02m | 4:53PM0.02m | ||||||||
5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | S 8 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
43 | 39 | 38 | 31 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 1 | — | 42 | 36 | 52 | 58 | 40 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 40 | 54 | 51 | 159 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | — | — | SSW 6 | — | E 7 | ENE 3 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | S 9 | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 |
— | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | S 16 | E 7 | S 16 | E 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — |
92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 36 | — | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 20 | 48 | 92 | 20 | 68 | 731 | 652 | 160 | 20 | 48 | 20 | 3 | 68 | 20 | 591 | 724 | 599 | 599 | 3401 | 4 |
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Information about the 2nd Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 2nd Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 2nd Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 2nd Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (2nd Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for 2nd Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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