Surf Forecasts:
Tombstones surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tombstones this week:
The surf forecast for Tombstones over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tombstones in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 15s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tombstones over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
210 | 176 | 143 | 117 | 94 | 74 | 70 | 48 | 48 | 35 | 25 | 42 | 51 | 73 | 234 | 115 | 99 | 95 | 72 | 72 | 97 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:56PM0.49m | 1:05PM0.78m | 11:49PM0.44m | 1:52PM0.87m | 00:43AM0.40m | 2:38PM0.95m | 1:36AM0.38m | 3:25PM0.98m | 2:28AM0.37m | 4:12PM0.99m | 3:22AM0.36m | 4:59PM0.96m | 4:19AM0.35m | 5:44PM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:42AM-0.11m | 7:27PM0.26m | 6:24AM-0.16m | 8:30PM0.22m | 7:08AM-0.21m | 9:24PM0.19m | 7:54AM-0.24m | 10:16PM0.16m | 8:41AM-0.24m | 11:05PM0.15m | 9:29AM-0.21m | 11:54PM0.14m | 10:18AM-0.15m | ||||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | |
6:58 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | |
mm | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
210 | 176 | 143 | 117 | 94 | 74 | 70 | 48 | 48 | 35 | 25 | 42 | 51 | 73 | 234 | 115 | 99 | 95 | 72 | 72 | 97 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 12 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | SE 17 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 8 | S 11 | NW 8 | SE 17 | N 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 18 | S 18 | SE 7 |
3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 125 | 78 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 111 | 2 | 111 | 84 | 2 | 85 | 82 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
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Information about the Tombstones Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tombstones provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tombstones can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tombstones 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 (Tombstones) 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 Tombstones 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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