
Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Aileen’s over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, it’s a real mixed bag and we’ve got to be patient.
The first real chance of anything decent comes in Sunday morning, September 13th. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the southeast, which is a major positive – it’ll be clean. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 62°, which is nice. The combined wave energy is moderate (345). Just keep in mind Aileen’s is an inconsistent reef, so don’t expect it to be firing on all cylinders. It’s a spot for advanced surfers only.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Monday morning, September 21st. The wind turns offshore from the east, light at 9 mph, and the swell is a solid 5ft from the west-northwest, but with a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (648), but that long period means it’ll hold up well. For a reef like Aileen’s, this is a dream scenario – clean, offshore, and that long period swell will wrap in beautifully. The afternoon on the 21st looks good too, with a 5ft swell from the west at 12 seconds and light offshore breezes. This is the best window, hands down. It’s a promising call, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.
Before that, there’s a lot of chop. The wind gets messy from the 10th to the 14th, with strong cross-onshore winds, and a few days of rain. The swell gets up to 8ft on the 15th, but with a short period of 7 seconds from the northwest, and a stiff cross-offshore wind, it’ll be a bumpy, lumpy mess. That’s one for the experts only, if anyone’s feeling brave. The combined energy hits 629, which is moderate, but the quality just isn’t there.
Towards the end of the run, Wednesday morning, September 23rd, we see another modest window. A 6ft swell from the west at 11 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the southeast. The guidance says marginal, but it’s clean. Another one for the patient crew.
Overall, at Aileen’s, we’ve got a lot of waiting for the right moment. The consistency is low, but when it lines up, it’s a gem. The 21st is the day to aim for. Don’t bother with the choppy middle days unless you’re a hardcore local.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
220 | 129 | 108 | 846 | 804 | 470 | 279 | 271 | 468 | 961 | 640 | 328 | 212 | 169 | 106 | 217 | 201 | 584 | 445 | 629 | 530 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:51PM4.35m | 5:24AM4.26m | 5:34PM4.59m | 6:03AM4.44m | 6:13PM4.70m | 6:40AM4.52m | 6:51PM4.69m | 7:14AM4.49m | 7:27PM4.56m | 7:48AM4.37m | 8:02PM4.33m | 8:21AM4.16m | 8:38PM4.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:40AM0.61m | 11:07PM0.10m | 11:21AM0.33m | 11:46PM-0.11m | 11:59AM0.15m | 00:22AM-0.19m | 12:35PM0.08m | 00:57AM-0.12m | 1:10PM0.13m | 1:30AM0.06m | 1:44PM0.28m | 2:02AM0.35m | 2:18PM0.52m | 2:34AM0.69m | |||||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 5 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | NW 9 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | — |
220 | 129 | 108 | — | — | — | 279 | 271 | 468 | 467 | 640 | 328 | 212 | 169 | 106 | 3 | 101 | 584 | 445 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 343 | 218 | 133 | 90 | 34 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
— | — | 5 | 846 | 804 | 470 | — | — | 326 | 961 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 217 | 201 | — | — | 629 | 530 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 110 | 10 | 93 | 624 | 90 | 86 | 90 | 407 | 294 | 90 | 86 | 0 | 3 | 94 | 145 | 94 | 86 | 89 | 157 | 352 |
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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.










