Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SW swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with WSW 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 (Aug 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aileen's in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for this stretch. From the get-go, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half or so looks pretty flat and disappointing. There's a long gap with nothing worth paddling out for, so don't expect to see much action until we get into the second week of August.
The only spot on the radar is Aileen's, a heavy, exposed reef break that's strictly for the experts. It's inconsistent, and when it's not working, it's a real bummer. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday the 10th of August. The morning session is the one to eye up. We're looking at a clean 5 ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. That's a short-period swell, so it won't have the same grunt as a groundswell, but it's the only game in town. The kicker is the light offshore wind from the ESE, which should keep the big reef faces clean and glassy. The combined wave energy is moderate at 289, so there's some push behind it. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, so get in early.
A few days before that, on Sunday the 9th of August, we see a pulse of 5 ft swell from the W, but it's blown out by onshore winds hitting 12 mph, making for poor conditions. Not worth a look.
So, the standout here is undeniably the Monday morning (10th Aug) at Aileen's. It's the only time in the entire 16-day window where the stars align for a proper session. The swell is solid, the wind is offshore, and the reef will be working. Remember, this is a heavy, inconsistent spot for experts only, and with a score of 2 out of 10, it's a far cry from perfect, but it's the best we've got. Don't expect any crowds, as it's usually a quiet spot.
Beyond that, the rest of the outlook is a write-off. We're looking at tiny, weak swells and strong, funky winds. It's a long, dry spell, but that's how it goes sometimes.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 11 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 107 | 56 | 44 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 120 | 108 | 64 | 35 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 33 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:23PM4.31m | 7:49AM4.02m | 7:56PM4.30m | 8:22AM4.01m | 8:30PM4.21m | 8:58AM3.96m | 9:06PM4.07m | 9:36AM3.86m | 9:48PM3.89m | 10:21AM3.73m | 10:38PM3.67m | 11:16AM3.58m | 11:41PM3.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:31AM0.29m | 1:38PM0.55m | 2:02AM0.29m | 2:11PM0.59m | 2:34AM0.36m | 2:46PM0.69m | 3:09AM0.50m | 3:25PM0.83m | 3:49AM0.70m | 4:11PM1.03m | 4:39AM0.95m | 5:11PM1.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WNW 6 | WSW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 10 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 28 | 44 | 24 | 17 | 14 | 120 | 108 | 64 | 35 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 7 | W 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 10 | — | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 26 | — | 22 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 17 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 11 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | W 11 | NW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | E 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 107 | 56 | — | 20 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 33 | — | 5 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 614 | 94 | 93 | 110 | 8 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 103 | 101 | 119 | 108 | 141 | 157 | 331 | 377 | 56 | 141 | 580 |
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