Surf Forecasts:
Abras surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, ESE swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Abras this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Abras in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-02) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Abras over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's be real with you. I've poured over the charts for our local patch, and it's a tough one to call. The simple truth is, I'm not seeing a single standout window of quality surf across the entire 16-day forecast. The conditions are just not cooperating for us.
We're looking at Abras, a sheltered reef that rarely gets a good run. It's inconsistent at the best of times, and the whole forecast period is a write-off. The problem is onshore wind. From Friday afternoon, August 14th, all the way through to Saturday morning, August 29th, the wind is blowing straight onshore from the east and southeast, often at a solid 15 to 19 mph. That's a fresh breeze, and it's going to make a mess of the surface. The water temp is sitting around 81°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won't be shivering while you're getting blown off your board.
The swell is there, but it's poor quality. Wave heights will mostly be between 4 ft and 5 ft, with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds – that's just windswell, no real push or power behind it. There's a little bump of energy on the 15th and 16th with a longer period around 11 to 13 seconds, and the combined energy hits a moderate 495, but it's still all onshore, so you're looking at messy, choppy lines. The swell direction is locked in from the ESE, which is directly onshore for this spot. The optimum swell direction for Abras is from the NE, so we're getting the worst possible angle.
The forecast just keeps repeating the same ugly story: poor surf conditions, day after day. The only real change is a slight shift to a cross-onshore wind on the 27th and 28th, but that's still lumpy and not an improvement. There's a 16-day gap with no good surf recommendations. It's a blank run. Honestly, with this much consistent onshore wind and short-period swell, the setup here looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. You'd be better off waiting for the charts to change. Keep an eye on the long-range, but for now, there's nothing to get excited about.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | SE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 108 | 126 | 286 | 260 | 235 | 227 | 164 | 150 | 145 | 103 | 123 | 124 | 136 | 183 | 195 | 247 | 233 | 231 | 258 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:57AM1.92m | 7:13PM1.79m | 7:36AM1.83m | 7:48PM1.68m | 8:15AM1.70m | 8:23PM1.55m | 8:53AM1.54m | 8:59PM1.39m | 9:36AM1.36m | 9:40PM1.23m | 10:33AM1.20m | 10:42PM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:44AM-0.15m | 1:08PM-0.06m | 1:23AM-0.09m | 1:46PM0.06m | 2:00AM0.01m | 2:23PM0.21m | 2:36AM0.14m | 3:00PM0.38m | 3:15AM0.30m | 3:42PM0.55m | 4:03AM0.46m | 4:42PM0.70m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 564 | 377 | 1193 | 1057 | 868 | 806 | 1117 | 1042 | 855 | 683 | 480 | 356 | 339 | 376 | 373 | 342 | 319 | 313 | 80 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | SE 9 | N 10 | N 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 75 | 371 | 286 | 260 | 235 | 227 | 126 | 96 | 78 | 56 | 49 | 58 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 83 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | SE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 12 | N 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | SE 12 | N 9 |
| kJ | 28 | 126 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 25 | 16 | 23 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 108 | 90 | 93 | 84 | 84 | 90 | 164 | 150 | 145 | 103 | 123 | 124 | 136 | 183 | 195 | 247 | 233 | 231 | 258 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 397 | 1366 | 1933 | 2302 | 2017 | 1956 | 1956 | 1956 | 2009 | 1933 | 1933 | 1933 | 1366 | 1424 | 1956 | 1956 | 1404 | 1956 | 1366 |
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The above surf forecast table for Abras provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Abras can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Abras 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 (Abras) 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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