Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with 53 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 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Aileen's. I’ll be honest, it’s a waiting game.
First thing, the water temp is about 62°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Not a big deal, but nice.
Now, for the main story. The first week and a half is a total dead zone. From the 14th of July through to the morning of the 23rd, it’s all poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, barely 1 to 2 feet, and the energy is gutless, with combined energy readings in the double digits, like 20 or 30 (67). Not worth the paddle. It’s a real flat spell, so save your wax.
Then, on the morning of the 23rd of July, it’s game on. That’s the standout. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell rolling in from the W, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy jumps right up to a strong 683. The wind is glassy, dead calm, which is a massive plus for a reef like this. It’s going to be clean, pure, and lined up. The catch? Aileen's is inconsistent and only for advanced surfers. But if you’re skilled and pick your moment, that morning is the best on offer. The swell direction is W, and the optimum here is WSW, so it’s close enough to work. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
The morning of the 24th of July is also a decent option. We’ve got a 4ft W swell, period of 11 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE. Combined energy is a moderate 426. It’s clean, but not as punchy as the day before.
Later, on the morning of the 27th of July, we see another pulse. A 5ft swell from the W, but with a shorter period of 9 seconds and glassy wind. Combined energy is 407. It’s surfable, but that size is getting into expert-only territory for a reef, and the shorter period means it won’t have the same grunt as the 23rd. The wind is glassy, which is a win, but the afternoon gets messy.
Overall, the 23rd of July morning is the clear winner. Everything else is either flat, choppy, or too wind-affected. Keep your eyes on that date.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 51 | 50 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 37 | 53 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:02PM4.56m | 6:38AM4.35m | 6:51PM4.69m | 7:26AM4.39m | 7:38PM4.72m | 8:13AM4.34m | 8:23PM4.61m | 8:58AM4.20m | 9:08PM4.40m | 9:43AM4.01m | 9:53PM4.11m | 10:28AM3.78m | 10:40PM3.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM0.39m | 00:17AM-0.02m | 12:32PM0.29m | 1:04AM-0.14m | 1:17PM0.27m | 1:49AM-0.13m | 2:02PM0.35m | 2:33AM0.01m | 2:45PM0.51m | 3:17AM0.25m | 3:30PM0.75m | 4:01AM0.57m | 4:17PM1.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 51 | 50 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 37 | 53 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 18 | W 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | NW 10 | WNW 5 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | W 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | W 11 | — | — | W 11 | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 10 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 11 | W 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 2 | — | 10 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 2 | NE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | NNE 2 | — | — | NNE 3 | NW 6 | NE 3 | ENE 2 | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 3 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 111 | 101 | 103 | 101 | 160 | 1822 | 120 | 87 | 570 | 56 | 56 | 277 | 56 | 56 | 101 | 8 |
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