
Surf Forecasts:
Agate and Pearl Street surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with 1,317 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Agate and Pearl Street this week:
The surf forecast for Agate and Pearl Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Agate and Pearl Street in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Agate and Pearl Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for the local line-up over the next 16 days. Well, to be honest, the next several days are gonna be pretty quiet. There’s a bit of swell around, but the wind's just not playing ball at all, coming cross-onshore most of the time, and the wave quality is looking pretty marginal at best. The water temps are way above normal for this time of year - we're looking at about 22°C, which is a noticeable 3° warmer than usual, so a shorty or even a rashie should be fine.
Starting off this Friday, July 24th, we’ve got a small 0.6m, 0.5m swell from the SW but with that cross-on breeze it's just a messy little lump. The combined swell energy is 740, so moderate, but it's not doing anything for me. That carries through Saturday and Sunday, with similar size and wind issues. It’s just a bit of a slog of cross-on chop.
Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 30th, the swell picks up a touch, with heights around 1.0m to 1.2m, but still that persistent light cross-on wind. The swell period is dropping from 18 seconds down to 15 seconds though, meaning it's losing its groundswell punch. The combined energy nudges up to the 700s and 800s, but the quality is just not there for a paddle. It’s looking more like a session for the kite crew than a clean wave for a log or a thruster.
Now, things start to get interesting as we head into the end of July and the start of August. Friday the 31st of July, we finally see the window open a crack. We get an offshore wind in the morning with a 1.8m swell from the S at a period of 14 seconds. That’s a solid increase, and combined energy jumps right up to 1813. The wind's light and offshore, so it should be a bit of a change from the choppy mess. This is the first time I'd get a little stoked.
But the real standout is Saturday morning, August 1st. The forecast is calling for glassy conditions with some clouds overhead, and a solid 1.6m, S swell with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a solid 927. That's the cleanest surf we’re going to see in this whole window. The wind is glass – that's a five-knot glassy morning. If you can get out there, this will be the pick of the fortnight.
After that little peak, things fizzle out pretty fast. Sunday August 2nd sees the swell drop back under 1.2m, and the cross-on wind returns. Then from Monday August 3rd all the way through to the end of the run on August 8th, it’s a total flat spell. Swells are tiny - 0.5m, 0.4m, 0.3m - and the combined energy dribbles down to low double digits (44 to 157). The wind stays cross-shore or onshore, and the surf quality is just poor across the board. That's almost a full week of nothing to write home about, which is a pretty normal dry spell for this spot.
So, short story: a lot of average, cross-onshore days ahead. You’re waiting for that glassy morning on Saturday, August 1st. That’s your one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 |
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444 | 271 | 467 | 664 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 640 | 651 | 519 | 575 | 469 | 339 | 377 | 643 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:33AM1.38m | 6:32PM2.00m | 9:05AM1.44m | 7:16PM2.08m | 9:31AM1.48m | 7:55PM2.16m | 9:56AM1.52m | 8:31PM2.22m | 10:21AM1.56m | 9:06PM2.25m | 10:46AM1.59m | 9:39PM2.24m | 11:12AM1.63m | 10:12PM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM1.26m | 2:13AM0.40m | 12:57PM1.23m | 2:47AM0.31m | 1:41PM1.19m | 3:19AM0.24m | 2:18PM1.13m | 3:49AM0.20m | 2:54PM1.08m | 4:18AM0.19m | 3:30PM1.03m | 4:46AM0.21m | 4:06PM1.00m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 16 |
252 | 186 | 467 | 664 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 640 | 651 | 519 | 575 | 469 | 581 | 744 | 643 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | S 11 | W 6 | S 10 | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 14 |
44 | 32 | 121 | 29 | 51 | 71 | 32 | 22 | 34 | 47 | 33 | 22 | 46 | 32 | 22 | 36 | 23 | 234 | 339 | 377 | 471 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 19 | SSE 16 | S 18 | SSE 14 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 14 |
444 | 271 | 19 | 52 | 18 | 12 | 47 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 188 | 24 | 160 | 80 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 264 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 65 | 14 | 65 | 121 | 0 | 65 | 128 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 121 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 53 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
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Information about the Agate and Pearl Street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Agate and Pearl Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Agate and Pearl Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Agate and Pearl Street 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 (Agate and Pearl Street) 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 Agate and Pearl Street 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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