
Surf Forecasts:
Akkorokamui surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SE swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Akkorokamui this week:
The surf forecast for Akkorokamui over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Akkorokamui in the next 16 days are 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. 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 (Jul 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akkorokamui over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | SE 4 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 4 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 15 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 27 | 14 | 31 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 31 | 42 | 40 | 56 | 36 | 134 | 59 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:14PM1.55m | 7:27AM1.00m | 7:48PM1.60m | 8:06AM1.05m | 8:22PM1.64m | 8:41AM1.10m | 8:55PM1.65m | 9:17AM1.14m | 9:28PM1.63m | 9:52AM1.18m | 10:02PM1.59m | 10:29AM1.22m | 10:38PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:18PM0.29m | 1:51AM0.33m | 12:59PM0.26m | 2:24AM0.27m | 1:38PM0.23m | 2:56AM0.22m | 2:16PM0.22m | 3:27AM0.20m | 2:53PM0.23m | 3:58AM0.19m | 3:32PM0.25m | 4:30AM0.20m | 4:13PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 10 | E 7 |
29 | 27 | 3 | 31 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 20 | 19 | 29 | 49 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | ESE 15 | SE 10 |
4 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 28 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 40 | 56 | 15 | 42 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ESE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 10 | E 13 | E 6 | E 9 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | SE 15 | E 14 |
12 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 134 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | E 5 | — | E 6 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 36 | 23 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 17 | 21 | 31 | — | 64 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 1 | 17 | 149 | 85 | 66 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 6 |
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Information about the Akkorokamui Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Akkorokamui provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Akkorokamui can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Akkorokamui 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 (Akkorokamui) 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 Akkorokamui 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.
Akkorokamui is 4 km (2 miles) from Southport. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Southport. Southport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










