
Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,622 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. 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+) | 7AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This is going to be a rough couple of weeks for Aileen's... a real test of patience. We’ve got a few glimmers, but honestly, most of this window is a write-off.
Right now, through the early part of the period, it’s ugly. The first solid option doesn’t show up until Sunday the 13th. Before that, it’s just messy, onshore slop with a side of light rain. The wait begins.
Then, on the morning of Sunday the 13th, a tiny window appears. The wind swings around to a light SE breeze, going slightly offshore, and the water cleans right up. We’re looking at a clean 4 ft swell from the W, with a period around 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 340, so we’re not talking about power, just a little bit of shape on a reef that demands respect. Water is a touch warmer than normal at 62°, but that’s small comfort. It’ll be a lonely session for the one guy who knows what he’s doing, because Aileen's is an advanced-only, inconsistent slab. It rarely breaks, so to see it even offering a chance is notable. Don’t expect to see anyone else out.
After that brief flirtation with hope, it’s back to the grind. Winds swing onshore and stay that way for a solid week, thrashing the place with moderate to strong breezes. Thursday the 17th through to the 22nd is a total bust – small, junky, and cross-onshore. Nothing to see here, folks.
Finally, the most interesting day lands on Tuesday the 22nd of September. A clean morning with a light offshore breeze from the East, almost glassy. Swell is a modest 4 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the total energy is moderate (312). It’s tidy, clean, and ridable for the keen, but still small. This is the pick of the period for a paddle, but it’s a two-star day at best. Afternoon destroys it with onshore wind.
Then we jump way out to Thursday the 24th. Now this is a beast, but it's a long-range gamble. The forecast shows a massive 20 ft swell from the W with a very long 16-second period and insane energy (18,576). But the kicker is the wind – it’s cross-onshore. For Aileen's, a reef break, that size and period with cross-onshore wind is pure danger. The note says `wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break`. This one is for boats and spectators, not surfers. It's too big for even experts.
The final day in the window, Friday the 25th, has a cleaner vibe. A 10 ft swell from the W with a 12-second period and moderate energy (2,567). A light ESE cross-offshore wind keeps it clean, but the forecast is marginal. It’s promising but a long way out, so don't hold your breath.
The Verdict: The best on offer is the tiny, clean morning of Sunday the 13th for the dedicated local who knows the reef, or the tidy glassy morning of Tuesday the 22nd. Everything else is a fight against the wind or a monster you don’t want to paddle into. It’s one of those periods where you wait for the next forecast update.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
875 | 804 | 470 | 320 | 319 | 402 | 1397 | 1006 | 347 | 207 | 135 | 106 | 35 | 207 | 616 | 598 | 847 | 1293 | 706 | 459 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:34PM4.59m | 6:03AM4.44m | 6:13PM4.70m | 6:40AM4.52m | 6:51PM4.69m | 7:14AM4.49m | 7:27PM4.56m | 7:48AM4.37m | 8:02PM4.33m | 8:21AM4.16m | 8:38PM4.02m | 8:55AM3.90m | 9:15PM3.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:21AM0.33m | 11:46PM-0.11m | 11:59AM0.15m | 00:22AM-0.19m | 12:35PM0.08m | 00:57AM-0.12m | 1:10PM0.13m | 1:30AM0.06m | 1:44PM0.28m | 2:02AM0.35m | 2:18PM0.52m | 2:34AM0.69m | 2:52PM0.83m | 3:07AM1.06m | |||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 30 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 | — | WNW 13 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 6 | W 11 | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 |
— | — | — | 320 | 319 | 402 | — | 269 | 347 | 207 | 135 | 106 | 35 | 119 | — | — | — | 1293 | 706 | 459 | 121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 265 | 133 | 90 | 48 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — |
875 | 804 | 470 | — | — | 352 | 1397 | 1006 | — | — | — | — | — | 207 | 616 | 598 | 847 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 653 | 90 | 94 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 86 | 90 | 0 | 86 | 10 | 94 | 144 | 148 | 90 | 1334 | 354 | 8 | 144 | 94 |
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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.










