
Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aileen's in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Aileens.
The short version is this: the ocean is going to be in a bit of a mood for a while, and it’s going to take some patience before we see anything truly worth getting excited about. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions and less-than-ideal winds ahead, with only a few brief windows of possibility. Don't book the time off work just yet.
The first real chance we have is on Wednesday, August 12th. The morning is looking like the pick of the day, with a clean 4ft swell coming from the WSW. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which will make the surface fairly tidy. The energy reading is moderate at (212), so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s more of a “get the cobwebs off” session than a classic, but it might be all we get for a few days.
After that, we’re looking at a dry spell. The rest of that week and into the weekend sees the wind swing onshore and the swell bumping up slightly, but every option is blown out or messy. The waves will be breaking, but they’ll be choppy and hard to ride. The period stays short, in the 8-10 second range, which doesn't help. It’s a frustrating run, with nothing really coming together.
There’s a glimmer of hope on Monday morning, August 17th. The swell jumps to 5ft from the WSW, and the wind is a cross-off 16 mph breeze. The energy is moderate (266) and the conditions are clean. However, this is still a marginal call. Aileens is an inconsistent spot, and it’s not a day to get your hopes up too high. Then the wind really starts to howl in the afternoon, hitting 25 mph from the SW, which will completely wreck it.
The next window to watch is Thursday morning, August 20th. It's not big – only 3ft from the west – but we finally get a true offshore wind from the ENE, and the conditions will be glassy. The energy is weak (108), and the period is 9 seconds, so it's not going to have much push. It’s a longboard or a fish kind of day, not a performance wave. It will be clean, but very small.
There is one date that stands out as the best on offer for the whole window: Saturday afternoon, August 22nd. The swell is forecast to be a robust 7ft from the west, and the combined energy is strong at (711). This is the real deal. The period is 9 seconds, and the wind is forecast to be light and onshore, which is a bit of a negative. But if this forecast holds, we could see some proper waves wrapping into Aileens. This size is big enough that it will be challenging and maybe not for the faint of heart. It’s one to watch, but it’s also a week and a half away, so honestly, a lot can change by then.
In the second week, the outlook is lean. There’s not much else that looks good. The winds are generally onshore or cross-onshore, and the swells are either small or short-period. The only other note is a day with a very long 15-second period on August 25th but the wind is howling at 22 mph from the WSW, which will make it unsurfable and messy.
So, there you have it. A lot of waiting, a few marginal mornings, and one potentially exciting Saturday in the distance. Be patient, keep your eyes on the forecast for the 22nd, and don't force it on the rest of those days. It's better to save your energy for when it’s actually worth paddling out. The water is running a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest suit.
Stay tuned.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 10 |
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82 | 57 | 39 | 15 | 91 | 186 | 212 | 197 | 324 | 250 | 276 | 194 | 191 | 213 | 264 | 142 | 115 | 69 | 21 | 14 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:08PM4.00m | 4:47AM3.95m | 5:03PM4.33m | 5:39AM4.22m | 5:51PM4.60m | 6:24AM4.40m | 6:35PM4.76m | 7:07AM4.48m | 7:17PM4.78m | 7:46AM4.45m | 7:56PM4.66m | 8:25AM4.32m | 8:35PM4.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:31PM0.52m | 10:49AM0.63m | 11:21PM0.16m | 11:36AM0.38m | 00:05AM-0.10m | 12:18PM0.21m | 00:47AM-0.23m | 12:59PM0.14m | 1:26AM-0.21m | 1:37PM0.19m | 2:03AM-0.04m | 2:15PM0.35m | 2:39AM0.24m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
82 | 57 | 39 | 15 | 91 | 186 | 212 | 197 | 324 | 250 | — | 194 | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 21 | 14 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | NW 8 | W 10 |
— | 1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 8 | NW 6 |
— | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | SW 2 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 276 | — | 191 | 213 | 264 | 142 | 115 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 8 | 8 | 86 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 86 | 0 | 10 | 149 | 94 | 377 | 101 | 160 | 120 | 684 | 120 | 94 | 93 | 94 |
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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.











