Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,067 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aileen's this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aileen's in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
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.
Right now, we're staring down a pretty rough stretch. The forecast kicks off with a solid swell but it's all tangled up in nasty cross-on winds, making a mess of things. We've got moderate wave energy buildin' through the first few days, hitting a peak of moderate to strong (452 combined energy) on Thursday, but those winds just won't let up. It's a tough start.
Thursday the 4th sees the swell jump up to a chunky 10ft from the West, with a very long 11 to 12 second period, and the combined energy goes ballistic into the thousands (strong). That’s a lot of water moving, but the wind is straight onshore at 22-25 mph. For a reef like Aileen's, that's just gonna be a washing machine. Unless you've got a kite, there's not much to get excited about there.
Things stay pretty average for the next week. The swell hangs around but the wind keeps blowing from the wrong direction. On Sunday the 6th, we get a bit of a clean-up with a cross-off breeze from the SSE, but the swell is small at 4ft and the energy is weak (188). It's clean, but not really doing much.
Now, here's the light at the end of the tunnel. Hold on until Sunday, September 13th. Finally, we get a shift. The wind swings offshore from the ENE at a clean 16 mph. The swell is a friendly 5ft from the WSW with a decent 10-second period, and moderate wave energy (411). This is the first day that genuinely looks good. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit might be a little more comfortable.
But the real standout, the one to pencil in, is Tuesday, September 15th. The morning sees a 7ft groundswell from the West, with a very long 12-second period. That's a lot of push and the combined energy is strong (1174). The best part? The wind drops out completely in the afternoon, going glassy from the NNW at just 3 mph. A glassy 6ft swell at Aileen's is about as good as it gets. Early on, an offshore breeze from the light SE keeps it clean. Just remember, with that long period, the sets will be well-spaced, but they'll have plenty of punch. This is a spot for the experienced crew, and if you're out there, you'll likely have it to yourself as it can be inconsistent.
The outlook improves a bit through the end of the window, with cleaner conditions and smaller, manageable waves, but nothing matches that Tuesday.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 |
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203 | 113 | 143 | 154 | 318 | 373 | 452 | 788 | 1916 | 2400 | 1342 | 562 | 314 | 188 | 181 | 1122 | 2224 | 2136 | 1896 | 1718 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:39PM4.20m | 9:04AM4.04m | 9:22PM3.94m | 9:50AM3.81m | 10:16PM3.64m | 10:49AM3.56m | 11:27PM3.35m | 12:06PM3.39m | 00:58AM3.23m | 1:37PM3.42m | 2:31AM3.36m | 2:58PM3.67m | 3:44AM3.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:40AM0.41m | 2:59PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.71m | 3:46PM0.92m | 4:11AM1.06m | 4:49PM1.22m | 5:24AM1.39m | 6:28PM1.39m | 7:15AM1.51m | 8:19PM1.23m | 8:50AM1.29m | 9:32PM0.84m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 113 | 34 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 562 | 314 | 188 | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 16 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | SE 2 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 |
203 | 1 | 143 | 154 | 318 | 373 | 452 | 788 | 1916 | 2400 | 1342 | — | — | 4 | 14 | 1122 | 2224 | 2136 | 1896 | 1718 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 10 | 138 | 94 | 92 | 144 | 625 | 159 | 419 | 497 | 90 | 87 | 90 | 10 | 145 | 382 | 159 | 86 | 91 | 407 |
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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.











