
Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, W swell with 554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 10AM. 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+) | 1AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s get into what Aileen’s is showing us. This spot is a fickle beast, a world-class reef that doesn’t just give it up, and this forecast is a classic example.
The first week is a washout. We’ve got a decent push of swell coming through, but the wind is howling onshore out of the West and Southwest. From Thursday the 2nd through the 5th of July, every session is wrecked by that chop. There’s moderate energy in the water – hitting a strong reading of 557 (combined energy) – but with 20 mph winds, it’s unsurfable. You’ll be watching from the cliff, not paddling out.
After that, the swell completely dies. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves for days. The water temp is about 61°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that won’t matter much when you’re bobbing on a 3-foot wobbler.
Here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout, the one to wait for, is Monday the 13th of July. A proper long-period groundswell from the West with a period of 13 seconds shows up. The combined energy rockets up to a very strong 903. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and with a light offshore breeze from the NNE cleaning it up, Aileen’s will be the real deal.
This is not for beginners. 6 feet of West swell at that period will jack up steep and heavy over the reef. This is an expert-only wave on a good day, and at this size, it’s serious. The crowds here are often a factor, and on a morning this good, the lineup will be thick with expectant locals.
After that blast, the swell fades out fast. The rest of the second week is mostly small and ordinary, although a few mornings stay clean with easterly breezes, just nothing to get the heart racing. Then on the final day, Friday the 17th of July, there’s another little bump. The swell comes up to 6 feet from the WSW again, the period is a short 6 seconds, but the wind goes dead glassy. The energy is weak (230), and the period is short, so it’ll be soft and crumbly compared to the 13th, but if you’re chasing a clean, mellow wave, it’s the only other real option.
So, to put it plainly: ignore the first ten days of blown-out junk. Mark Monday the 13th of July on the calendar. That’s the session to aim for. Everything else is just watching the ocean do its thing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 |
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296 | 510 | 415 | 554 | 493 | 349 | 251 | 209 | 196 | 161 | 163 | 129 | 107 | 112 | 95 | 74 | 102 | 154 | 151 | 151 | 137 | |
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 | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 8:14AM3.76m | 8:22PM4.05m | 8:52AM3.71m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:00PM0.83m | 2:29AM0.60m | 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 | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 8 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 |
296 | 18 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 209 | — | — | — | 129 | 107 | 112 | 95 | 74 | 102 | 154 | 151 | 151 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | W 9 |
20 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | WSW 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 510 | 415 | 554 | 493 | 349 | 251 | — | 196 | 161 | 163 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 254 | 144 | 384 | 614 | 86 | 86 | 93 | 94 | 92 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 101 | 7 | 3 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










