
Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with 506 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aileen's in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
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 on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, it's a bit of a slow burner. We're looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions before a late burst of energy that could be worth the wait.
The first thing you'll notice is a big gap. From now, right through to the end of the first week and into the second, there's nothing really worth paddling out for. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell is small and weak. The combined energy readings are mostly in the double digits, barely scraping into the low hundreds at times, meaning the ocean is just flat and sleepy. Don't bother checking the buoys or the forecast, it's a write-off for a solid week and a half.
Now, the story changes around the middle of the second week. We start to see a real pulse of energy building from the 19th of August. The combined energy jumps up to a strong 421 (on the 19th morning) and keeps climbing to a very strong 764 by the 20th morning. That's a serious amount of juice in the water. The swell is coming from the west, pumping up to 6 ft with a period of 11 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. This is the one you've been waiting for.
For a spot like Aileen's, a reef break that's exposed to the west, this is the setup it needs. The direction is spot on for that optimum WSW swell. But here's the rub: the wind is onshore, blowing from the WNW at 15 to 19 mph. That's going to make it choppy, lumpy, and messy. It's still a powerful swell, but it won't be the perfect, glassy day you dream of. Given the size is pushing 6 ft, this is for the experienced crew only. The inconsistent nature of Aileen's also means you need to be patient and pick your moments.
Honestly, while the energy is there, the quality is going to be fought by the wind. If you're a seasoned charger and you don't mind a battle, the 20th of August is the standout date. The swell is biggest, the period is long, and the energy is enormous. But for the rest of us, it's a waiting game. The long period groundswell might work better at a point or reef, but with this wind, it's going to be a challenge.
Stay patient, lads. It's a long flat spell, but that late August kick might just be a sighter for something better.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 |
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16 | 27 | 33 | 288 | 288 | 149 | 117 | 113 | 126 | 144 | 109 | 78 | 57 | 39 | 23 | 164 | 332 | 199 | 151 | 506 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:41PM3.47m | 12:24PM3.48m | 1:00AM3.35m | 1:43PM3.50m | 2:26AM3.42m | 3:01PM3.69m | 3:44AM3.65m | 4:08PM4.00m | 4:47AM3.95m | 5:03PM4.33m | 5:39AM4.22m | 5:51PM4.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM1.23m | 5:45AM1.20m | 6:36PM1.35m | 7:17AM1.32m | 8:15PM1.24m | 8:48AM1.20m | 9:32PM0.91m | 9:55AM0.93m | 10:31PM0.52m | 10:49AM0.63m | 11:21PM0.16m | 11:36AM0.38m | 00:05AM-0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 12 | W 10 |
16 | 15 | 26 | 288 | 288 | 149 | 110 | 113 | 126 | 144 | 109 | 78 | 57 | 39 | 23 | 164 | 332 | 199 | 11 | 506 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — |
14 | 27 | 33 | — | — | 27 | 117 | 61 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 151 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 92 | 86 | 90 | 0 | 56 | 121 | 86 | 94 | 108 | 94 | 56 | 69 | 8 | 86 | 94 | 10 | 10 | 93 | 21 |
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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.











