Surf Forecasts:
Abalone Cove surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 (Aug 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Abalone Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. Looking at the next sixteen days for Abalone Cove, I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a bit of energy in the water, but it’s coming in small and the winds are going to be messing with it most of the time. The opening days are a write-off, so don’t rush out.
The first real chance we have is on Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning’s still a bit average, but the afternoon shapes up as the pick of the bunch. Winds go light cross-offshore, which will keep things clean, and we see the swell nudge up to 4ft from the SSW. It’s not big, but it’s our best chance at a decent wave in the whole window.
The pattern after that is pretty much the same old story – small swell, periods dropping off, and moderate cross-shore winds kicking up a chop. There’s a morning on Saturday the 5th that’s worth a mention, but it’s only 3ft and a bit on the soft side. The other mornings are mostly poor or marginal with the light winds.
The second week doesn’t offer much hope. The swell stays small, mostly under 2ft, and the wind continues to spoil things. There is one bright spot on Monday the 7th of September when the morning goes glassy and clean, but the swell is only around 2ft, so it’s more about getting a few clean ankle-biters than any real power.
Monday the 11th also shows a glassy afternoon, but the surf is unremarkable. Honestly, this isn’t a run of waves that’s going to have you setting an early alarm. For this break, which is a sheltered reef, it’s a case of waiting for the rare one. Being an inconsistent spot, you’ll need a bit of patience and low expectations. The general vibe is poor – I wouldn’t be surprised to see a few flat days in between. Forecasts can change, but this looks like a lean fortnight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 125 | 475 | 373 | 402 | 430 | 279 | 242 | 180 | 134 | 110 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 141 | 229 | 303 | 273 | 229 | 515 | 321 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:00PM2.08m | 10:48AM1.89m | 10:38PM1.95m | 11:13AM1.95m | 11:18PM1.78m | 11:41AM2.00m | 00:06AM1.58m | 12:15PM2.03m | 1:09AM1.38m | 12:57PM2.03m | 2:54AM1.23m | 1:57PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:59PM0.78m | 4:31AM0.39m | 4:38PM0.71m | 4:54AM0.51m | 5:22PM0.67m | 5:18AM0.65m | 6:12PM0.65m | 5:41AM0.81m | 7:14PM0.65m | 6:06AM0.96m | 8:35PM0.64m | 6:31AM1.11m | 10:16PM0.58m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 15 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 65 | 475 | 373 | 402 | 248 | 91 | 242 | 88 | 33 | 110 | 19 | 68 | 66 | 141 | 229 | 303 | 273 | 189 | 515 | 321 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 8 | SW 17 | SW 15 | W 5 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 125 | 33 | 51 | 15 | 392 | 279 | 15 | 180 | 134 | 75 | 68 | 13 | 45 | 79 | 70 | 13 | 138 | 229 | 13 | 216 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 13 | SW 19 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | SW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | SSE 9 | W 5 | S 8 | S 13 |
| kJ | 25 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 27 | 86 | 14 | 40 | 36 | 49 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | W 8 | — | W 7 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 3 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 5 |
| kJ | 19 | — | — | 55 | 430 | — | 58 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 8 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 15 | — | — | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 7 | 7 | 68 | 5 | 7 | 68 | 0 | 7 | 79 | 7 | 160 | 123 | 20 | 25 | 123 | 28 | 68 | 0 | 8 |
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