Surf Forecasts:
Acids surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,265 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Acids this week:
The surf forecast for Acids over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Acids in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acids over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tue 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | E 5 | S 8 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 72 | 31 | 50 | 67 | 59 | 35 | 1231 | 1574 | 1902 | 784 | 517 | 461 | 315 | 254 | 125 | 73 | 49 | 37 | 21 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 10:16AM0.98m | 10:04PM1.46m | 11:00AM0.97m | 10:44PM1.42m | 11:46AM0.97m | 11:26PM1.38m | 12:36PM0.99m | 00:11AM1.33m | 1:29PM1.04m | 1:01AM1.27m | 2:22PM1.12m | 1:58AM1.22m | 3:14PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:20AM0.22m | 3:31PM0.46m | 5:01AM0.24m | 4:12PM0.49m | 5:43AM0.26m | 4:58PM0.52m | 6:25AM0.26m | 5:50PM0.55m | 7:08AM0.26m | 6:52PM0.57m | 7:52AM0.25m | 8:01PM0.56m | 8:38AM0.24m | ||||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | |
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | |
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Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 |
12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 10 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 7 |
45 | 72 | 31 | 50 | 67 | 59 | 35 | 1231 | 21 | 1422 | 784 | 517 | 461 | 315 | 254 | 125 | 73 | 41 | 37 | 20 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 10 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
8 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 19 | — | 19 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 32 | 22 | 22 | 49 | 35 | 21 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 6 | E 11 | S 9 | NE 8 | N 3 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 19 | SE 16 | S 15 |
4 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 10 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | SW 5 | WSW 3 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | ENE 7 |
5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 63 | 4 | 1574 | 1902 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 154 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 98 | 5 | 76 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Acids Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Acids provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Acids can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Acids 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 (Acids) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Acids may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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