Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, W swell with 753 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. The outlook for Aileen's is a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day window, and the first four days are a total blank. Nothing doing. The water temp is sitting about normal for this time of year, so nothing to report there.
The first real chance comes Sunday morning, the 30th. We've got a 3ft swell from the WSW, and the wind is a clean offshore out of the ENE. That light breeze will have it looking like a mirror. The wave energy is moderate at 138, so it's not a powerhouse, but it's our first real shot. After that, Monday the 31st brings a bump to 6ft from the west, but the wind is onshore, and it's a mess. That energy jumps to a strong 561, but it's no good for a paddle.
The one true standout in this whole period is Saturday morning, September 5th. We're looking at 5ft of west swell with a cross-shore wind from the NNW. The energy is a strong 586. It's marginal, but it's the best on offer. This spot is an advanced, inconsistent reef that works best on a WSW swell, so this west swell is a decent fit. Crowds are often around, so get there early. The swell is over 5ft, so keep the beginners on the beach. The period is 10 seconds, so it's got some energy but it's not that long, grinding groundswell.
The rest of the window is just onshore wind and messy seas. There's a massive 8ft swell on Thursday, September 3rd, with a huge 990-1155 energy rating, but it's completely blown out and crossed up. That's a kite-surfing setup, not for a surfboard.
So, for those who are keen, circle Saturday morning, September 5th. That's your one real window. Everything else is a write-off. Forecasts can shuffle, but as it stands, it's a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, strong winds from the SW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 26 | 88 | 81 | 57 | 22 | 25 | 42 | 15 | 9 | 43 | 163 | 177 | 158 | 298 | 557 | 470 | 344 | 476 | 476 | 284 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:17PM4.02m | 5:42AM3.89m | 5:50PM4.25m | 6:14AM4.08m | 6:22PM4.40m | 6:46AM4.22m | 6:54PM4.48m | 7:17AM4.30m | 7:26PM4.48m | 7:50AM4.29m | 8:01PM4.38m | 8:25AM4.21m | 8:39PM4.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:07AM0.89m | 11:32PM0.53m | 11:39AM0.65m | 00:02AM0.30m | 12:10PM0.46m | 00:32AM0.14m | 12:40PM0.34m | 1:01AM0.06m | 1:12PM0.29m | 1:32AM0.07m | 1:45PM0.32m | 2:05AM0.19m | 2:20PM0.44m | 2:40AM0.41m | |||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 16 |
| kJ | 29 | 26 | 88 | 81 | 57 | 22 | 25 | — | 15 | 9 | 43 | 163 | 177 | 158 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | WNW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 3 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | N 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 42 | — | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | 298 | 557 | 470 | 344 | 476 | 476 | 284 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 56 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 413 | 160 | 108 | 86 | 251 | 190 | 10 | 10 | 293 | 687 | 159 | 407 | 407 | 90 | 580 | 107 |
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