Surf Forecasts:
Abalone Cove surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Abalone Cove in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Abalone Cove over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the cards for Abalone Cove. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a quiet stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long run of days with hardly anything to get excited about, so if you’re itching to paddle out, you’ll need some patience.
The whole 16-day window is pretty much a bust for any decent surf. From Wednesday July 8th right through to Saturday July 19th, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the forecasts are all shouting "poor surf conditions." You’ll see a few small pulses of swell, but the wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore, putting a chop on it and ruining any chance of a clean face. For a sheltered reef like Abalone Cove, the wave energy is weak to moderate at best, with combined energy values bouncing between 122 and 447 – that’s just not enough push for a proper ride.
Now, the water temp here is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. But with such a poor run, it’s hard to get stoked.
Alright, let’s fast forward. After that long dry spell, we finally get a glimmer of hope on Sunday July 19th. The morning is the standout, and honestly, it’s pretty much the only one worth mentioning. We’ve got a glassy surface (light air, glassy), with a small 2 ft swell coming from the SW at a long 17 seconds. That long period is proper groundswell, which is good news for a reef setup like this – it’ll hold its shape better. The combined energy is 340, so still moderate, but the conditions will be clean. The wind is glassy, so expect smooth, peeling lines. Just keep in mind that this swell is small, so it’s beginner-friendly, but if you’re after a proper wave, it might be a bit weak. Also, crowds are possible here sometimes, so on a clean morning, you might have some company.
For the rest of that week and into the next, the wind stays cross or onshore, and the swell stays small. No other real highlights. It’s a waiting game. If you’re desperate, that Sunday morning window is your best bet, but don’t expect greatness.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
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 kJ | 268 | 339 | 306 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 178 | 108 | 139 | 73 | 59 | 58 | 80 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 4:30PM2.00m | 6:07AM1.26m | 5:23PM2.14m | 7:36AM1.33m | 6:18PM2.29m | 8:38AM1.42m | 7:12PM2.43m | 9:27AM1.51m | 8:05PM2.53m | 10:11AM1.58m | 8:57PM2.58m | 10:54AM1.64m | 9:46PM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:18AM0.93m | 00:04AM0.66m | 10:18AM1.04m | 1:05AM0.41m | 11:28AM1.11m | 1:58AM0.18m | 12:36PM1.13m | 2:47AM0.00m | 1:38PM1.10m | 3:34AM-0.12m | 2:35PM1.05m | 4:19AM-0.16m | 3:30PM1.00m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 53 | 339 | 167 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 178 | 108 | 139 | 73 | 44 | 50 | 41 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 5 | W 5 | S 13 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 268 | 16 | 306 | 38 | 69 | 55 | 32 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 30 | 5 | 80 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 21 | W 5 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 12 | W 5 |
| kJ | 123 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 59 | 58 | 27 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 123 | 60 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 42 | 60 | 0 | 7 | 154 | 7 | 154 | 68 |
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The above surf forecast table for Abalone Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Abalone Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Abalone Cove 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 (Abalone Cove) 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).
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