Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, W swell with 1,756 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 4PM. 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 | 4PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Aileen’s. This is a heavy reef setup, and it’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t just turn on. We’ve got a long run of nothing good to start, so patience is key.
The first week is pretty much a write-off. From the 7th right through to the 15th, we’re looking at poor conditions. The wind is mostly cross-on or cross, with a fresh breeze kicking up a lumpy, messy surface. The swell is there, with some solid pulses of 7ft to 8ft from the W to WSW, but the energy is moderate to strong (say, 964 to 1815), and the period is short to average. It’s no good for paddle surfing; honestly, with that wind and swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a proper wave session. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, sitting at 62°.
Things start to look a little more promising from the 16th. It’s not a full-blown classic, but it’s the best we’ve got. The 16th (Wednesday) morning shows a clean, cross-off breeze from the SSE at 9 mph, with a 5ft WSW swell running at 10 seconds. The energy is low (377), but the conditions are clean. The 17th (Thursday) morning is also clean, with an ESE cross-off at 12 mph, pushing a 7ft WSW swell (9 seconds, energy 778). The 18th (Friday) morning sees a bigger pulse: 10ft from the W at 12 seconds, with a clean SE cross-off at 22 mph. The energy is strong (2430). That’s a big wave for a shallow reef, so this is experts only. It’s a stand-out for size and clean conditions, but the period is moderate, and the swell direction is a bit off the optimum (WSW is ideal, but W is close). The 19th (Saturday) morning also holds 10ft from the WSW, with a clean cross-off from the SE at 16 mph (energy 1696). That’s a solid option, too.
So, the best bet is the 18th or 19th. The 18th (Friday) morning is the standout: solid 10ft groundswell, clean wind, good energy. This is for experienced surfers only. The 19th (Saturday) morning is a close second. It’s a short window, but it’s the only real quality on offer. After that, the 20th and 21st drop back into poor or marginal conditions, though the 22nd (Tuesday) morning shows a clean 3ft wave with light offshore wind from the east – a fun little session for the longboard if you’re keen.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the W by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 14 | WNW 14 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1815 | 1047 | 918 | 964 | 1021 | 631 | 225 | 156 | 160 | 528 | 651 | 408 | 304 | 359 | 1483 | 790 | 1756 | 328 | 206 | 144 | 257 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:58PM3.67m | 3:44AM3.66m | 4:01PM4.02m | 4:39AM3.98m | 4:51PM4.35m | 5:24AM4.26m | 5:34PM4.59m | 6:03AM4.44m | 6:13PM4.70m | 6:40AM4.52m | 6:51PM4.69m | 7:14AM4.49m | 7:27PM4.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.84m | 9:52AM0.95m | 10:24PM0.44m | 10:40AM0.61m | 11:07PM0.10m | 11:21AM0.33m | 11:46PM-0.11m | 11:59AM0.15m | 00:22AM-0.19m | 12:35PM0.08m | 00:57AM-0.12m | 1:10PM0.13m | 1:30AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 14 | WNW 14 | — | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 225 | 156 | 160 | 528 | — | — | 304 | 359 | 1483 | 790 | — | 325 | 206 | 144 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | WNW 17 | — | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | 328 | 133 | 92 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | S 3 | WSW 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | W 13 | — | — | — | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 1815 | 1047 | 918 | 964 | 1021 | 631 | — | — | — | 5 | 651 | 408 | — | — | — | 536 | 1756 | — | — | — | 257 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 452 | 159 | 354 | 1134 | 497 | 90 | 110 | 145 | 94 | 299 | 159 | 144 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 159 | 86 | 86 | 21 |
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