Surf Forecasts:
Abras surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 428 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Abras this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Abras in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM. 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 16s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-02) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Abras over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here. Let's talk about what we’ve got on the menu.
Look, I have to be straight with you. The next 16 days are a write-off for quality waves at Abras. This is a sheltered reef setup that needs a specific swell window, and we’re not getting it. The whole run is plagued by onshore wind and crummy conditions. There are no standout days, no hidden gems, and honestly, no reason to paddle out unless you’re desperate for a fight.
The swell sticks around between 4 ft and 7 ft, all from the ESE, but combined wave energy kicks hard – moderate to strong, hitting between 115 and 534. The problem? The wind is relentless. From Monday the 24th of August right through to Tuesday the 8th of September, it’s a solid onshore breeze from the ESE or SE, 12-22 mph, keeping the surface blown out, lumpy, and messy. The period is short, mostly 8 seconds, so it’s weak, wind-driven slop. It just won’t hold its shape.
Even the days with a bit more swell, like the 31st of August with 7 ft from the ESE and combined energy up to 534 – that’s a lot of water moving – the onshore wind is going to make it a washing machine. For a sheltered reef like Abras, this wind angle is a disaster.
Water temp? It’s going to feel average for this time of year, no big surprises there.
So, what’s the call? Leave the board at home. This stretch looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. Hopefully, the pattern shifts soon because it tends not to stay this grim for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 344 | 353 | 382 | 349 | 319 | 306 | 257 | 226 | 271 | 248 | 270 | 270 | 256 | 284 | 277 | 265 | 321 | 319 | 307 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:57AM1.26m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:38AM1.42m | 4:01PM1.54m | 4:13AM1.56m | 4:33PM1.65m | 4:47AM1.68m | 5:04PM1.73m | 5:20AM1.77m | 5:36PM1.77m | 5:54AM1.83m | 6:09PM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:10AM0.38m | 9:36PM0.39m | 9:49AM0.24m | 10:10PM0.24m | 10:23AM0.12m | 10:41PM0.12m | 10:56AM0.04m | 11:13PM0.02m | 11:30AM-0.02m | 11:45PM-0.04m | 12:04PM-0.03m | 00:18AM-0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 13 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 28 | 98 | 136 | 648 | 724 | 622 | 514 | 372 | 1178 | 1241 | 944 | 790 | 417 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NNE 9 | S 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 15 | N 14 | S 18 | S 16 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 26 | 134 | 24 | 71 | 103 | 221 | 427 | 75 | 70 | 64 | 61 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | S 15 | S 15 | N 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 8 | — | N 14 | — | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 11 | 25 | 48 | 14 | 13 | 89 | 84 | 6 | — | 4 | — | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 344 | 353 | 382 | 349 | 319 | 306 | 257 | 226 | 271 | 248 | 270 | 270 | 256 | 284 | 277 | 265 | 321 | 319 | 307 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1368 | 1220 | 1933 | 1933 | 1933 | 1933 | 1366 | 1366 | 1956 | 1933 | 787 | 1933 | 1956 | 1212 | 1956 | 2040 | 2302 | 2302 | 2302 |
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