Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, W swell with 4,287 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’m lookin’ at what’s on the cards for Aileen’s over the next couple of weeks. And straight up, it’s a tough stretch ahead. For a spot as special as this reef—exposed to the west-southwest and known for those pulse swells—we’re gonna be waitin’ a fair while before it starts talkin’ to us. There’s a big gap at the start with no real surf to recommend, just a whole lot of messy, blown-out conditions.
From Monday the 31st of August right through to Sunday the 6th of September, it’s a write-off. We’ve got fresh to strong cross-onshore winds smashing the place, and the swell’s comin’ in with poor surf quality. The energy’s there early in that first week—moderate to strong (like 484 on Monday morning)—but it’s paired with a 16 mph cross-on breeze that’s got things choppy and messy. Not worth paddlin’ out for anyone.
Come Tuesday the 8th of September, we finally get a little window of hope. That morning, we’ve got clean conditions thanks to a light cross-off breeze, and the swell’s pushin’ 8 ft from the west with a 10-second period. The reef’s gonna be workin’, and the energy’s moderate (1043). This is the standout of the whole run—if you’ve gotta pick one moment, this is it. Aileen’s is an advanced reef break that’s inconsistent, so when it lines up, you take notice. The water temp’s sittin’ around average for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there. Just keep in mind, crowds are often here.
That afternoon on the 8th, it drops a little to 8 ft but stays clean, though the scores drop off. Then Wednesday the 9th of September rolls in, and it’s back to strong cross-onshore winds (28 mph in the morning, 37 mph in the arvo) and small, messy waves. Not your friend.
The second week from the 10th onward is pretty flat for Aileen’s. Swell sizes drop under 3 ft, energy’s weak (down to 18 by the 13th), and even though conditions are clean on some of those days, there’s just not enough oomph for this exposed reef. The last chance we see is on Tuesday the 15th of September—a bit of a pulse up to 4 ft from the west at 11 seconds, but it’s only a marginal call. Promisin’ but far out and far from certain.
So, bottom line: if you’re an experienced surfer with a sharp eye on the calendar, Tuesday the 8th of September is your shot. Otherwise, we’re lookin’ at a long wait. Forecasts can change, but for now, the reef is quiet.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
484 | 307 | 101 | 82 | 176 | 73 | 202 | 337 | 359 | 463 | 683 | 1509 | 3900 | 3983 | 2069 | 723 | 363 | 155 | 168 | 228 | 435 | |
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-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:50AM4.29m | 8:01PM4.38m | 8:25AM4.21m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:45PM0.32m | 2:05AM0.19m | 2:20PM0.44m | 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 | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 |
— | — | 97 | 58 | — | 73 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 723 | 363 | 155 | 168 | 228 | 435 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | SW 16 | — | — | W 17 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 18 | WSW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | 48 | 10 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | SE 3 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | SSE 2 | S 3 | — | S 3 |
484 | 307 | 101 | 82 | 176 | 2 | 202 | 337 | 359 | 463 | 683 | 1509 | 3900 | 3983 | 2069 | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 614 | 93 | 86 | 92 | 94 | 10 | 138 | 145 | 144 | 90 | 144 | 595 | 614 | 614 | 90 | 86 | 90 | 10 | 93 | 388 | 408 |
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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.











