
Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, W swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aileen's in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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+) | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gather 'round, folks. Rusty here. I've got the long-range scoop for Aileen's, and it's a bit of a tough one. This is a serious, advanced reef break that's known for being inconsistent, so when the stars align, it's magic, but when they don't, it's a long wait. Over the next 16 days, we're looking at a long, dry spell, so don't get your hopes up just yet.
The outlook starts on Tuesday, August 4th, with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The wind is cross-onshore and choppy, with a swell height of 2 ft from the SW and a period of just 3 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 10, so there's nothing to get excited about. This pattern of poor surf continues day after day. We've got a window of hope on Sunday, August 9th, with a marginal forecast. The morning shows a 4 ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the wind is light and onshore, giving us a combined energy of 220. But it's only a 1 out of 10, so it's a long shot. The following Monday, August 10th, brings a light offshore breeze from the ENE, but the swell drops to 2 ft from the W with an 8-second period and 99 energy, so it's still a no-go.
The surf remains poor through the middle of August, with occasional flashes of clean conditions but no real swell. The week of August 17th brings a bit more size, with Monday, August 17th afternoon showing a 5 ft swell from the W with a 10-second period, cross-offshore wind from the SSE, and a combined energy of 434. That's marginal, but still a 1 out of 10. The wind is clean, but it's inconsistent and the swell direction isn't ideal for this spot. The best we see is a brief window on Wednesday, August 19th morning, with a 7 ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore and the energy is 549. That's a lot of juice, but it's messy and not rideable at Aileen's with that wind.
In short, there's no standout day here. The conditions are either too small, too windy, or too messy. For a break that's already inconsistent, this is a blank run. If you're a kite surfer, the strong winds and decent swell might make for an interesting session, but for a paddle surfer, it's a waiting game. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 18 | 253 | 207 | 131 | 122 | 48 | 32 | 39 | 85 | 397 | 408 | 333 | 311 | 222 | 213 | 211 | 151 | 60 | 41 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:36AM3.86m | 9:48PM3.89m | 10:21AM3.73m | 10:38PM3.67m | 11:16AM3.58m | 11:41PM3.47m | 12:24PM3.48m | 1:00AM3.35m | 1:43PM3.50m | 2:26AM3.42m | 3:01PM3.69m | 3:44AM3.65m | 4:08PM4.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM0.83m | 3:49AM0.70m | 4:11PM1.03m | 4:39AM0.95m | 5:11PM1.23m | 5:45AM1.20m | 6:36PM1.35m | 7:17AM1.32m | 8:15PM1.24m | 8:48AM1.20m | 9:32PM0.91m | 9:55AM0.93m | 10:31PM0.52m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 13 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | SW 7 | WNW 9 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 17 | 16 | 15 | 3 | — | — | 333 | — | 18 | 213 | 2 | 1 | 60 | 41 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 37 | 17 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 4 | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — |
6 | 18 | 253 | 207 | 131 | 122 | 48 | 32 | 39 | 85 | 397 | 408 | 19 | 311 | 222 | — | 211 | 151 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 263 | 277 | 418 | 614 | 614 | 93 | 110 | 86 | 87 | 90 | 21 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 56 | 72 | 8 | 3 | 94 | 8 |
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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.











