
Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,685 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10AM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. I’ve got my eye on one spot, and only one spot: Aileen's.
Straight up, the forecast is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of rough conditions to get through before anything worthwhile shows up. From now, Thursday the 10th of September, all the way through to Monday the 21st of September, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is relentless, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and that swell is just getting thumped into a mess. There’s energy there, don’t get me wrong – the combined swell energy hits some big numbers like 1685 on the 12th and even 1793 on the 18th – but with the wind state described as "fresh cross-onshore and lumpy" or "near gale" it’s just not going to be any fun on a paddleboard. Honestly, with those strong winds and that kind of power, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Save your energy.
But, hold on. Things start to change late in the game. The first real glimmer of hope is on Tuesday the 22nd of September. The swell is still solid at 7 ft from the WNW with a very long 13-second period, and we finally get a gentle cross-shore breeze. The combined energy is a hefty 1221, and the water temp is about a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. It’s a "marginal" call, but the conditions are finally letting up.
Now, the true standout is Wednesday the 23rd of September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Aileen's is an exposed reef break that demands advanced skills, and it’s inconsistent, so when it fires, you want to be there. On Wednesday morning, we are looking at a massive 15 ft swell from the west, with a long 11-second period. The combined swell energy is an exceptional 5395. That’s serious power. But the magic is the wind: a light breeze from the SE giving us clean, cross-offshore conditions. The forecast says "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers," and I believe it. This is big, powerful, and clean. For the true big-wave chargers only. If you’re not an expert, this is not your wave. The afternoon holds a similar 15 ft swell with a 12-second period and 5578 combined energy, though the wind swings light cross-on, so the morning session is the pick.
The quality hangs in there for the next couple of days. Thursday the 24th of September is still solid with a 7 ft west swell (12-second period, 1346 combined energy) and clean cross-offshore winds in the morning. Friday the 25th of September is also promising with 7 ft swell from the WNW, and we finally get true offshore winds from the east and ESE. That’s clean, lined-up reef perfection, described as "gentle offshore and clean" with "expect very good surf conditions."
So here’s the bottom line: you’re looking at a long wait. From now until the 22nd, don’t bother. The real window is from Wednesday the 23rd of September through Friday the 25th. Wednesday morning is the absolute standout for experts only – huge, clean, and powerful. Thursday and Friday will be excellent for strong intermediate to advanced surfers. Keep an eye on the long-range forecast; it’s promising, but the earlier part of the week is a lock for the bad stuff. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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880 | 479 | 320 | 319 | 468 | 1685 | 739 | 386 | 216 | 177 | 207 | 232 | 250 | 473 | 557 | 535 | 1048 | 784 | 440 | 234 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | 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 | 11:46PM-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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 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 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 | — | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 |
— | — | 320 | 319 | 468 | — | 393 | 386 | 216 | 177 | 34 | 232 | 119 | — | — | — | 1048 | 784 | 440 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 256 | 133 | 90 | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 10 |
880 | 479 | — | — | 315 | 1685 | 739 | — | — | — | 207 | — | 250 | 473 | 557 | 535 | — | — | — | 234 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 90 | 94 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 86 | 69 | 86 | 94 | 94 | 144 | 90 | 277 | 614 | 354 | 452 | 354 | 90 |
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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.










