Surf Forecasts:
Abalone Cove surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 654 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Abalone Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Abalone Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Abalone Cove in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Abalone Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. It’s going to be a flat spell for a while, so let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a long gap with no surf worth paddling out for. From now through the start of the 16-day window, there’s nothing on offer. The first real chance to get wet comes up on Monday the 20th of July, and even then it’s only just barely worth a look.
Abalone Cove is your only option here, and it’s a sheltered reef setup that’s inconsistent and best for beginners. The water is sitting at 71°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s over 5°F above average, pretty unusual.
On Monday 20th July, the morning sees a small 4ft swell from the SSW with a period of 15 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell. The energy is moderate (571). The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be clean enough for a beginner to mess around on. The afternoon drops to 3ft with the same direction, but the wind swings cross-shore, keeping it choppy but rideable. This is the best you’ll see all week, but it’s still marginal.
Tuesday 21st July morning holds a similar 4ft SSW swell, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so expect a little ripple on the surface. The energy is moderate (619). By the afternoon, the wind picks up from the west at 16 mph, making it messy. Not worth hanging around for.
From Wednesday 22nd July onward, the swell drops back under 3ft, and the wind stays mostly cross or cross-onshore, with a fresh breeze at 19 mph on Wednesday afternoon – that’s going to be lumpy and unpleasant. The energy falls off too, and the period is shorter, so the waves will be weak and unshapely.
The only other faint glimmer is on Sunday 26th July morning, when a 3ft SSW swell with a 19-second period (very long) bumps the energy up to 646. The wind is light and onshore, so it’d be clean, but with such a long period and small size, it’ll break straight and fast at this reef. Not a standout.
The rest of the window is all small, weak, and wind-affected. There’s nothing here for a confident paddle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a wave rider given the persistent cross-shore winds and small swell.
Stay patient, check back in a few days – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | S 12 |
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 kJ | 94 | 74 | 76 | 246 | 201 | 66 | 235 | 238 | 527 | 551 | 277 | 425 | 444 | 225 | 291 | 186 | 183 | 236 | 123 | 105 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 12:59PM1.80m | 00:13AM2.00m | 1:41PM1.84m | 1:07AM1.73m | 2:25PM1.86m | 2:13AM1.47m | 3:12PM1.88m | 3:49AM1.29m | 4:02PM1.89m | 6:02AM1.23m | 4:55PM1.91m | 7:47AM1.30m | 5:48PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.96m | 7:01AM0.36m | 7:28PM0.96m | 7:37AM0.58m | 8:47PM0.94m | 8:12AM0.79m | 10:17PM0.88m | 8:50AM0.98m | 11:45PM0.76m | 9:39AM1.13m | 00:51AM0.63m | 10:51AM1.23m | 1:40AM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | SW 17 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | W 6 |
| kJ | 20 | 12 | 76 | 246 | 201 | 39 | 235 | 157 | 527 | 551 | 277 | 425 | 444 | 225 | 99 | 186 | 183 | 236 | 91 | 89 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | S 12 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 17 | W 15 | W 14 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 54 | 74 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 66 | 37 | 238 | 17 | 16 | 255 | 179 | 155 | 201 | 291 | 45 | 10 | 178 | 123 | 102 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 17 | S 12 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | S 14 | W 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 20 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SW 21 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 26 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 94 | 51 | 22 | 24 | 6 | 27 | 58 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 38 | 93 | 105 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 17 | 110 | — | — | 40 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 160 | 0 | 7 | 154 | 65 | 7 | 160 | 28 | 73 | 68 | 7 | 7 | 123 | 7 |
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