
Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with 417 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking for Aileen’s.
First off, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough one. The next week and a half is looking pretty grim for Aileen’s. We’ve got a solid stretch of poor conditions from the 27th of July all the way through to the 6th of August. There’s a lot of cross-onshore wind and lumpy, choppy water, with swell heights bouncing between 0.7 ft and 5.6 ft, but the energy just isn’t there for a proper session. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate at best, topping out at 484 on the 27th, but that’s paired with a 15.5 mph cross-on wind, so it’s a mess. The water temperature is sitting at 62.2°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit, but you will need a lot of patience.
We finally get a bit of a glimmer on the 7th of August. Friday morning shows a 3.6 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 214 – that’s moderate energy. The wind is light and cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a step up. Friday afternoon gets a bit bigger, 5.9 ft from the WNW, but the period drops to 6 seconds, which is short and weak. It’s a marginal call, and the score is low.
Now, the real standout – and I mean the only one worth circling on your calendar – is Saturday, August 8th, in the morning. This is the best we’ve got over the 16 days. The swell is 5.9 ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, giving us a strong combined energy of 428. That’s a solid push. But the real story is the wind: it’s glassy. Dead calm. That’s a treat for Aileen’s. The set-up is a reef, so with that W/NW swell and glassy conditions, it’s going to be clean and lined up. This is an advanced spot, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to wait for sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. The water is still that touch warmer than normal, so you’ll be comfortable. The crowd factor is “often” here, so expect company, but with conditions this good, it’s worth dealing with a few other heads.
Saturday afternoon? Forget it. The wind swings back to a fresh cross-on 21.7 mph, and the surf goes to mush. After that, we’re back to small, weak, and windy for the rest of the run. The 10th of August morning has a glassy 3.0 ft swell, but it’s really small, and the energy is only 94.
So, truth is, you’ve got one morning to make it count: Saturday, August 8th, early. If you’re an expert surfer, that’s your window. Everything else is a miss.
Stay safe out there.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | NW 7 | W 9 |
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484 | 400 | 318 | 345 | 272 | 157 | 127 | 124 | 93 | 55 | 261 | 186 | 64 | 60 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | |
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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 5:02PM3.76m | 5:31AM3.62m | 5:41PM3.97m | 6:08AM3.78m | 6:17PM4.14m | 6:42AM3.91m | 6:50PM4.26m | 7:16AM3.99m | 7:23PM4.31m | 7:49AM4.02m | 7:56PM4.30m | 8:22AM4.01m | 8:30PM4.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:51AM1.15m | 11:20PM0.86m | 11:28AM0.95m | 11:55PM0.65m | 12:02PM0.78m | 00:28AM0.48m | 12:34PM0.65m | 1:00AM0.35m | 1:06PM0.57m | 1:31AM0.29m | 1:38PM0.55m | 2:02AM0.29m | 2:11PM0.59m | 2:34AM0.36m | |||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 8 | WNW 6 | W 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 9 | NW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 124 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 10 | NW 7 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 5 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | NE 2 |
484 | 400 | 318 | 345 | 272 | 157 | 127 | — | 93 | 55 | 261 | 186 | 64 | 60 | 18 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 90 | 94 | 94 | 144 | 86 | 86 | 120 | 94 | 264 | 263 | 595 | 144 | 703 | 110 | 633 | 634 | 111 | 56 | 69 | 56 |
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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.










