
Surf Forecasts:
Aileen's surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with 56 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 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aileen's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Aileen's.
Truth is, the next week and a half is a real slow grind. There’s a long stretch from Tuesday the 14th all the way through to Friday the 24th of July where the swell is tiny – we’re talking ankle to knee high at best, mostly around 0.7ft to 2ft from the west or west-southwest. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 11 and 67, so there’s just no power in the water. Winds are mostly cross-off or light, which would keep things clean, but with no size, it’s a flat spell. You’d be better off with a longboard or a kayak. The water temp is 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Then, we finally get a pulse around Saturday the 25th of July. The swell jumps up to 7ft from the west with a 12-second period, and the combined energy hits 1342 – that’s proper strong. That’s a solid groundswell, but here’s the catch: Aileen's is a reef break, and while that long period (12 seconds) is good for shape, the wind that morning is a gentle cross-shore, and the forecast says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” By the afternoon, the wind swings cross-onshore and gets choppy. It’s got size, but it’s not clean. This is expert-only territory at that size – over 8ft is too big for most, and 7ft is pushing it for intermediates.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are still big, with 6ft and 5ft from the west, but the wind is fresh and cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy. The energy drops but is still moderate to strong (757 to 287). It’s not really worth paddling out in those conditions unless you’re a glutton for punishment.
The best chance for a decent session looks like Tuesday the 28th of July. The swell drops to 3ft from the west, period 8 seconds – short period, so not much grunt – but the wind is light and cross-off from the southeast, which means clean waves. The combined energy is 116, so moderate. It’s the cleanest it’s been in a while, but it’s small. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting around for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be clean. Crowds are often here, so you might have some company.
Wednesday the 29th offers a bit more size at 3ft from the west, 10-second period, with a light cross-onshore wind. The energy is 200, moderate, but it’s a touch lumpy. Not a standout, but it’s surfable.
Overall, if you’re desperate for a wave, aim for the 28th of July for the cleanest conditions. The big pulse on the 25th is a tease – lots of power, but the wind and tide look iffy. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. This is a spot that can be fickle, and a blank run like this isn’t unusual for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 50 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 37 | 51 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:02PM4.56m | 6:38AM4.35m | 6:51PM4.69m | 7:26AM4.39m | 7:38PM4.72m | 8:13AM4.34m | 8:23PM4.61m | 8:58AM4.20m | 9:08PM4.40m | 9:43AM4.01m | 9:53PM4.11m | 10:28AM3.78m | 10:40PM3.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM0.39m | 00:17AM-0.02m | 12:32PM0.29m | 1:04AM-0.14m | 1:17PM0.27m | 1:49AM-0.13m | 2:02PM0.35m | 2:33AM0.01m | 2:45PM0.51m | 3:17AM0.25m | 3:30PM0.75m | 4:01AM0.57m | 4:17PM1.01m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
51 | 50 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 37 | 51 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 18 | W 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 | — | — |
4 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | W 11 | — | — | W 11 | — | — | SW 14 | NW 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 8 | — | — | — |
12 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 8 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | ENE 2 | NE 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 2 | NE 2 | NE 3 | — | NNE 2 | N 5 | — | NE 2 | NNE 3 | — | NE 2 | NE 3 | NW 6 | NE 3 | — | — | NNE 2 |
2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 3 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 111 | 101 | 103 | 101 | 120 | 633 | 8 | 120 | 1032 | 595 | 120 | 549 | 56 | 101 | 8 | 8 |
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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.










