
Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, W swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aileen's this week:
The surf forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aileen's in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
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Alright, this is Rusty. Let's break down the surf window for Aileen's.
First thing's first, the first week of this forecast is a total bust. We've got a constant cross-onshore wind from the southwest and west, just messing up the face of the wave. The combined energy of all swells directed here runs moderate, topping out around 487, but with that wind, it's just a choppy, lumpy mess. That run of poor conditions holds through the 8th of July.
Then, things turn on a dime. On Thursday morning, the 9th of July, the wind drops to glassy calm from the south-southwest. The swell is only 4ft from the west with a 9-second period, but it will be clean as glass. For an exposed reef, that's a proper session. The energy is moderate (229).
Your next best look is the afternoon of Friday, the 10th of July. The wind shifts to a clean cross-off from the north-northeast at 9 mph, and the swell builds to 5ft from the west-northwest, with a period of 10 seconds. That combo of a decent-sized, longer-period swell and friendly wind will produce the best-shaped waves of the whole outlook. The energy is solidly moderate (435).
After that, things taper off quickly. The second week sees wave heights dropping below 3ft, with most days showing weak energy. The 13th of July morning has clean conditions and a 3ft west swell with a juicy 11-second period, making it feel heftier than its size, but it's a small window. The 17th of July sees a lift back to 4ft from the west, but the period drops to 8 seconds with onshore wind – nothing to get excited about.
Remember, Aileen's is a serious, exposed reef break that's inconsistent. It's only for advanced surfers when it's on. The water is running 61°, a little warmer than usual.
To boil it down: don't bother for the first week. Your two standouts are the morning of the 9th and the afternoon of the 10th of July.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 |
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425 | 487 | 389 | 291 | 252 | 196 | 160 | 163 | 148 | 184 | 189 | 157 | 164 | 162 | 159 | 229 | 270 | 190 | 233 | 435 | 196 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:59PM3.96m | 9:31AM3.65m | 9:38PM3.85m | 10:13AM3.60m | 10:22PM3.72m | 11:01AM3.56m | 11:13PM3.60m | 11:55AM3.54m | 00:13AM3.52m | 12:57PM3.56m | 1:21AM3.51m | 2:03PM3.66m | 2:34AM3.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:35PM0.90m | 3:04AM0.66m | 3:13PM0.99m | 3:43AM0.74m | 3:55PM1.10m | 4:26AM0.85m | 4:46PM1.21m | 5:19AM0.96m | 5:50PM1.29m | 6:25AM1.06m | 7:08PM1.28m | 7:41AM1.07m | 8:27PM1.12m | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | — | W 10 |
— | — | — | 291 | — | — | — | — | 148 | 184 | — | 157 | 164 | 162 | 159 | 229 | 270 | 190 | 233 | — | 196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — |
425 | 487 | 389 | — | 252 | 196 | 160 | 163 | — | — | 189 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 435 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 614 | 110 | 90 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 56 | 56 | 108 | 10 | 0 | 94 | 3 | 103 | 0 | 8 |
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Information about the Aileen's Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Aileen's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aileen's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aileen's 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 (Aileen's) 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 Aileen's 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.










