Surf Forecasts:
Albatross surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,686 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Albatross this week:
The surf forecast for Albatross over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Albatross in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Albatross over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Let’s talk about Albatross. It’s a sheltered beach and reef spot, good for a beginner. The water’s cold – 17° – that’s about 2° colder than normal for September, so you’ll feel it.
The first few days are a bust. Sunday the 6th is a total mess with big, lumpy, cross-onshore junk. The energy is strong (4546), but it’s all for nothing. Monday the 7th is no better, still blown out and marginal.
You’ve got to wait, but Tuesday morning the 8th is the real deal. The swell is a clean 1.3m from the SSW, 13-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy is moderate (697), but it’s the conditions that are perfect. For a spot that’s often crowded, getting a glassy window is a rare treat. That’s your best bet for the near term.
Wednesday the 9th is tiny, 0.6m, but the afternoon gets a clean offshore wind. Thursday the 10th morning is solid with 1.7m and clean cross-offshore winds, energy at 987 (moderate).
The second week has a big gap from Friday the 11th to Sunday the 13th – just strong winds and choppy seas. Not worth it.
Then the long-range magic starts. Monday the 14th morning: 2.5m from the SSW, 10-second period, with a light offshore breeze. The energy is strong (2051). That’s for experienced surfers only. Tuesday the 15th afternoon is gold: 2.5m from the SW, 13 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind. Energy is strong (2272). But the best of the whole forecast is Wednesday the 16th. Morning has 2.5m from the SW with a very long 16-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. Energy is very strong (3219). The afternoon is even bigger at 3.5m, still offshore, with a massive 4932 energy reading. That’s a proper groundswell. It’ll be powerful, and the long period means easier paddling between sets, but at a beach and reef, it might break a bit straight. That’s for experts only.
Thursday the 17th is solid with 2.1m and offshore winds, and Friday the 18th afternoon is clean and offshore. The swell fades into the weekend.
So, the standout is Tuesday morning the 8th for the glass, and the week of the 14th to the 16th for the real power. The second week is promising, but it’s a long way off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4121 | 7660 | 4542 | 2593 | 1758 | 854 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 169 | 398 | 326 | 969 | 2426 | 2358 | 1708 | 1129 | 1025 | 748 | 1769 | 2827 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:16PM1.11m | 00:45AM1.23m | 1:25PM1.30m | 1:43AM1.38m | 2:11PM1.50m | 2:26AM1.51m | 2:48PM1.66m | 3:02AM1.61m | 3:22PM1.77m | 3:36AM1.66m | 3:54PM1.83m | 4:07AM1.67m | 4:24PM1.83m | 4:37AM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.58m | 7:10AM0.43m | 7:38PM0.40m | 7:58AM0.27m | 8:23PM0.24m | 8:36AM0.13m | 9:01PM0.11m | 9:09AM0.03m | 9:35PM0.03m | 9:41AM-0.02m | 10:07PM-0.00m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:36PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 4121 | 7660 | 4542 | 2593 | 1758 | 702 | 425 | 287 | 201 | 164 | 398 | 326 | 969 | 2426 | 2358 | 1708 | 1129 | 838 | 748 | 1769 | 2827 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | — | — | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 4 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SSW 21 | SW 11 | — |
| kJ | 325 | — | — | 59 | 746 | 854 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 145 | 130 | 79 | 18 | 65 | 38 | 43 | — | — | 85 | 357 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | SE 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 36 | — | — | — | 50 | 156 | 106 | 77 | 47 | 169 | 34 | 16 | 90 | 8 | 26 | 26 | — | — | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 64 | 106 | 273 | 510 | 938 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 32 | — | — | — | — | 906 | 1025 | 868 | 1046 | 1251 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 560 | 198 | 140 | 140 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 23 | 172 | 198 | 198 | 30 | 140 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Albatross provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Albatross can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Albatross 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 (Albatross) 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).
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