Surf Forecasts:
Abras surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SE swell with 548 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 Thursday (Aug 20) 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 2.1m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-02) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Abras over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m staring at the charts for Abras. To be straight with you, it’s a rough stretch ahead. We’ve got a solid 16-day window here, but honestly, there’s not a single session that’s worth paddling out for. The whole forecast is a blank run of poor surf conditions, and for a spot like this, that’s just how it goes sometimes.
The wave energy is all over the place, hitting moderate to strong levels, with readings like 258 (moderate) up to 433 (moderate) on the 21st of August, but it’s completely wasted. The swell is coming from the southeast and east-southeast, but Abras is sheltered and really needs it from the northeast. So we’re getting a constant 5 ft to 6 ft of windswell with a short, choppy period of just 6 to 9 seconds – no power, no shape.
And the wind? It’s a killer. From Tuesday morning the 18th of August right through to the end, it’s howling onshore or cross-onshore from the SE and ESE at 16 mph to 22 mph. That’s a fresh breeze, and it’s smashing any chance of a clean face. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there, but you won’t care about that when you’re getting blown off your board.
The only notable bump in energy comes around the 21st of August (Friday morning, 433 energy), but the period is still short at 9 seconds, and the wind is straight onshore. On the 29th and 30th of August, we see a little more size, hitting 6 ft, but again, onshore wind and poor conditions. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
With the wind being so relentless, it’s a no-go for the whole 16 days. The forecast can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 220 | 213 | 190 | 233 | 229 | 198 | 548 | 186 | 168 | 486 | 427 | 333 | 264 | 143 | 194 | 265 | 273 | 268 | 268 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:53AM1.54m | 8:59PM1.39m | 9:36AM1.36m | 9:40PM1.23m | 10:33AM1.20m | 10:42PM1.09m | 12:02PM1.10m | 00:25AM1.03m | 1:42PM1.14m | 2:00AM1.12m | 2:45PM1.27m | 2:57AM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:36AM0.14m | 3:00PM0.38m | 3:15AM0.30m | 3:42PM0.55m | 4:03AM0.46m | 4:42PM0.70m | 5:16AM0.59m | 6:22PM0.77m | 7:00AM0.61m | 8:00PM0.69m | 8:20AM0.52m | 8:57PM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 683 | 480 | 356 | 280 | 152 | 325 | 157 | 347 | 384 | 58 | 54 | 49 | 33 | 112 | 49 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | N 11 | N 11 | S 9 | S 12 | N 10 | SE 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 56 | 39 | 37 | 55 | 171 | 18 | 29 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 11 | N 10 | SE 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | S 14 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 8 | N 11 |
| kJ | 44 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 33 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 220 | 213 | 190 | 233 | 229 | 198 | 548 | 186 | 168 | 486 | 427 | 333 | 264 | 143 | 194 | 265 | 273 | 268 | 268 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1933 | 1933 | 1933 | 1366 | 1366 | 1956 | 1388 | 1374 | 1956 | 1366 | 1208 | 2344 | 1388 | 1205 | 2302 | 1388 | 2022 | 2022 | 1374 |
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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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