Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,672 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 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 coming.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, and there’s a whole lot of nothing for a while. The first solid recommendation I can give you doesn’t come around until the morning of September 15th. Before that, it’s mostly a write-off with poor conditions, messy winds, and lousy surf quality. There’s a big stretch from now right through to the 14th where it’s hardly worth paddling out unless you’re just desperate for a duck dive.
Aileen's is the only break in the mix here, a real heavy reef slab that’s inconsistent and strictly for advanced crew. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but don’t let that fool you.
Now, the one date that actually stands out is Tuesday morning, September 15th. That’s the one to circle. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy right there, with combined energy of 1029 (moderate to strong). The wind is light, cross-off from the SSE, and the skies are clear. That means clean, lined-up waves at a reef that loves a long-period swell. The break will be hollow and powerful, so this is for experienced surfers only. Crowds are "often" at Aileen's, so expect some company if the forecast holds.
The afternoon of the 15th sees the swell bump up to 7ft from the west, period 12 seconds, but the wind swings onshore from the WSW, making it a much less appealing prospect. The quality drops, and it becomes more of a challenge than a pleasure.
There’s also a glimmer on the morning of the 14th of September—5ft from the west, 12 second period, clean cross-shore wind from the south, skies clear. It’s marginal, but you could get a few if you’re keen. Combined energy is 617 (moderate).
After that, the 16th of September morning pushes up to 8ft from the WNW with a 14-second period and combined energy jumping to 1933 (strong to very strong). But it’s cross-on from the SW and the rating is marginal, so it will be lumpy and tricky. Only one for the experts who know the reef.
So to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a real grind. The standout window is the morning of the 15th—clean conditions, proper swell, and that long-period groundswell hitting a reef that can handle it. Get on it if you’ve got the skills. After that, things get bigger and messier.
Stay sharp, and keep an eye on the sky.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
145 | 203 | 137 | 105 | 236 | 348 | 509 | 660 | 858 | 1333 | 1456 | 995 | 392 | 207 | 116 | 73 | 848 | 1456 | 917 | 928 | 1535 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:39PM4.20m | 9:04AM4.04m | 9:22PM3.94m | 9:50AM3.81m | 10:16PM3.64m | 10:49AM3.56m | 11:27PM3.35m | 12:06PM3.39m | 00:58AM3.23m | 1:37PM3.42m | 2:31AM3.36m | 2:58PM3.67m | 3:44AM3.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:20PM0.44m | 2:40AM0.41m | 2:59PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.71m | 3:46PM0.92m | 4:11AM1.06m | 4:49PM1.22m | 5:24AM1.39m | 6:28PM1.39m | 7:15AM1.51m | 8:19PM1.23m | 8:50AM1.29m | 9:32PM0.84m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 18 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
34 | 6 | 137 | 34 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 995 | 392 | 207 | 116 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 |
145 | 203 | — | 105 | 236 | 348 | 509 | 660 | 858 | 1333 | 1456 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 27 | 848 | 1456 | 917 | 928 | 1535 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 93 | 3 | 92 | 94 | 144 | 407 | 90 | 157 | 159 | 354 | 90 | 86 | 90 | 10 | 86 | 415 | 159 | 159 | 110 | 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.











