Surf Forecasts:
Abras surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SE swell with 542 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Abras this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Abras in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-02) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Abras over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking for Abras.
I’m gonna level with you – this forecast is a real bummer. For the next 16 days, every single time slot is marked as "poor surf conditions." There’s not a single standout session in the whole stretch. The waves are there, but the wind is just ruining them.
The pattern starts with a decent pulse of swell. On Tuesday 21 July, we’ve got 6ft of SE swell, with a moderate 9-second period and a combined energy of 551 (moderate). That’s a decent amount of water moving, but the wind is howling onshore from the ESE at 15 mph. That’s gonna turn it into a bumpy, blown-out mess. The water temp is 81°, which is about average for the time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, just a lot of patience.
That same onshore wind pattern sticks around. Wednesday through to Friday, we’ve got 6ft to 6ft of swell, but it’s all onshore. The period drops to 8 seconds by Thursday afternoon, making it short-period wind swell. The energy is still moderate (between 498 and 286), but the quality is just not there.
We hit a lull over the weekend. Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 July see the swell drop to 4ft to 4ft, still onshore, and the period drops to 7 seconds. The energy dips to the low 100s (171 to 256). It’s weak and ugly.
The start of the following week, Monday 27 July, is the worst of it. The swell bottoms out at 3ft with a 7-second period, and the energy is a low 130 (weak). Just a flat, choppy mess.
There’s a slight uptick on the 1st of August with a 5ft SE swell, but again, onshore. The energy climbs back to 325 (moderate), but with rain showers and that same wind, it’s a washout.
The final few days, from 3 August onward, keep the 5ft to 6ft range, but it’s the same story – onshore wind, short period (7-8 seconds), and energy climbing to 402 (moderate). It’s surfable in size, but not in quality.
The bottom line: there’s no good surf to recommend here. Abras is a sheltered reef break that needs the right conditions, and with this persistent onshore ESE wind, it’s just not working. For a reef that’s already inconsistent, this is a long, blank run. If you’re a kite surfer, the onshore winds and moderate swell might actually look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, you’re better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 537 | 542 | 493 | 481 | 492 | 537 | 488 | 338 | 214 | 211 | 243 | 202 | 165 | 161 | 157 | 164 | 75 | 144 | 64 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:41PM1.23m | 11:36AM1.27m | 11:49PM1.13m | 12:54PM1.23m | 1:09AM1.12m | 2:06PM1.27m | 2:19AM1.19m | 3:01PM1.36m | 3:12AM1.29m | 3:44PM1.45m | 3:55AM1.40m | 4:21PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM0.54m | 5:03AM0.43m | 5:52PM0.65m | 6:15AM0.50m | 7:13PM0.67m | 7:32AM0.50m | 8:23PM0.60m | 8:35AM0.42m | 9:14PM0.50m | 9:24AM0.33m | 9:55PM0.39m | 10:05AM0.24m | 10:32PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 7 | NNE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 537 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 338 | 214 | 211 | 9 | 202 | 165 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 75 | 14 | 64 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | N 8 | S 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 8 | S 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 11 | NW 11 | S 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 25 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 542 | 493 | 481 | 492 | 537 | 488 | 35 | 63 | 43 | 243 | 34 | — | 161 | 157 | 164 | 66 | 144 | 52 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1933 | 1956 | 1850 | 1956 | 371 | 1216 | 2302 | 371 | 1850 | 1933 | 371 | 388 | 1956 | 396 | 1208 | 2022 | 1388 | 1208 | 1956 | 1404 |
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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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