
Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 3,309 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 3.5m 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 0.7m 4s 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) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Aileen's over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a rough start, but if you’re patient, there’s a session that’s got my attention.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a lot of noise and not much fun. The first week is a write-off. Strong winds, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, ramming into a solid but messy swell. Friday the 4th is a complete no-go with a 12ft W swell, but a howling 28 mph wind has it blown to bits. The combined energy is massive at 3274, but it’s just raw power with no soul. It’s not for paddling, it’s for kiting. That pattern sticks around: Saturday and Sunday are still suffering from strong breeze and fresh breeze, keeping the surface lumpy and ugly. By Monday the 7th, we’re still looking at 8ft to 10ft swell, but those winds refuse to let up. It’s not until the tail end of the next week that things finally shift.
The real standout I’m eyeing is Saturday the 12th. That morning looks like a window of magic. The swell drops to a clean 4ft from the WNW, the period stretches out to a nice long 11 seconds, and the wind goes fully offshore from the ENE at just 6 mph. The water is going to be smooth as glass. The combined energy reading is 517, which is solid, moderate energy for the size. This is a reef break that loves a long period, and with that direction matching the optimum, it’s going to be lined up and delicious. It’s a spot that’s inconsistent, so when it comes together like this, you don’t want to miss it. Keep in mind it’s an advanced wave, and the crowds are possible here, so expect company.
The following morning, Sunday the 13th, is also worth a mention. It’s a bit smaller at 5ft from the W, with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is 407. It’s a solid runner-up, but not quite the first choice.
After that, the second week gets messy again. A couple of 10ft days on the 14th with gusts pushing 19 mph, and then it fades off into smaller, choppy slop. Wind stays onshore or cross-onshore for just about everything, and the swell loses its period. The last few days into the 19th drop below 3ft, and it’s just not worth the paddle.
So, the takeaway is this: the first week is a washout. We’ve got a gap of about 8 days of poor conditions before that Saturday the 12th shows up. That’s your one. Get out there for the morning glass-off, because it’s going to be a special window. After that, the window closes again.
Stay sharp.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3274 | 3100 | 1731 | 709 | 363 | 108 | 197 | 718 | 2234 | 1402 | 942 | 993 | 1802 | 1490 | 830 | 398 | 214 | 534 | 619 | 580 | 509 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:49AM3.56m | 11:27PM3.35m | 12:06PM3.39m | 00:58AM3.23m | 1:37PM3.42m | 2:31AM3.36m | 2:58PM3.67m | 3:44AM3.66m | 4:01PM4.02m | 4:39AM3.98m | 4:51PM4.35m | 5:24AM4.26m | 5:34PM4.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:11AM1.06m | 4:49PM1.22m | 5:24AM1.39m | 6:28PM1.39m | 7:15AM1.51m | 8:19PM1.23m | 8:50AM1.29m | 9:32PM0.84m | 9:52AM0.95m | 10:24PM0.44m | 10:40AM0.61m | 11:07PM0.10m | 11:21AM0.33m | 11:46PM-0.11m | |||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 18 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 709 | 363 | 70 | 197 | 7 | — | — | 942 | — | — | — | — | — | 214 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 7 | 7 | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 10 | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 |
3274 | 3100 | 1731 | — | — | 5 | 14 | 718 | 2234 | 1402 | — | 993 | 1802 | 1490 | 830 | 398 | — | 534 | 619 | 580 | 509 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 497 | 614 | 90 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 305 | 411 | 159 | 144 | 307 | 159 | 614 | 614 | 497 | 90 | 144 | 94 | 151 | 614 | 497 |
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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.










