Albatross Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.01° S 24.93° E

Albatross Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Albatross sea temperature is
18.1° C
1.1° 

Albatross surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Albatross surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,347 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Albatross over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Albatross over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a solid pulse of energy coming through. The water is running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 65°, a touch under the long-term average. The combined energy is strong, hitting 2226 (moderate wave energy), so there’s some grunt in the water.

Saturday 25 July – Tuesday 29 July is a mixed bag. The first standout is Saturday morning. You’ve got a clean 8ft SW swell rolling in with a 13-second period and glassy conditions. That’s a solid wave for experienced surfers, and the crowd factor is only *sometimes* an issue. The break is a beach and reef setup, sheltered from the wind, so it should hold up nicely. The wind is light and offshore, so the lineup will be clean. The swell direction (SW) matches the optimum (SSW) closely enough, so it should be well-shaped. Saturday afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-shore breeze, so take the morning.

Sunday and Monday see the swell hanging in around 7ft to 10ft, but the wind is more cross-on or strong, so the quality drops. Monday afternoon actually pumps a 10ft, 17-second groundswell – that’s a very long period, meaning plenty of energy (4770 – strong wave energy) and long lulls between sets, but it’s a bit lumpy with a fresh breeze. That’s one for the experts on a SUP or a big-wave board, but it’s not the cleanest. Tuesday through Thursday is a write-off with onshore winds and choppy conditions.

Friday 31 July afternoon offers a little respite: a clean 4ft SW swell with light offshore winds. It’s small, but clean for a longboard.

Now, the real juice starts Saturday 1 August. The swell shifts to the ESE at 7ft with a 9-second period. The wind is light offshore in the morning, and the combined energy is 1111 (moderate). It’s a consistent, clean setup. The break takes a bit of a different swell direction, but it lines up nicely. Sunday 2 August morning is even better: glassy conditions, 7ft ESE swell, 10-second period, and the energy is 1139. That’s your absolute best bet for a fun, clean session. The crowd is only *sometimes* an issue, so it’s a good window.

Monday 3 August delivers another solid window – a clean 5ft to 6ft SW groundswell (14-second period) with glassy to light offshore winds. The energy is 1722 (moderate), and the waves should have plenty of shape. That’s another standout morning.

The second week has some promising windows. Tuesday 4 August afternoon is clean with a 5ft SW swell. Wednesday 5 August morning is glassy again with a 6ft, 14-second SW swell. Thursday 6 August afternoon looks like a sleeper: 10ft SW swell, 13-second period, glassy, and 2483 energy (strong wave energy). That’s a big, clean day for the experienced crew. Friday 7 August morning has a moderate offshore wind with a 8ft SW swell. Sunday 9 August afternoon cleans up nicely with a 6ft SW swell and offshore wind.

Overall, the pick of the week is Sunday 2 August morning – glassy, waist-to-head-high ESE swell, clean, and consistent. The long-range standouts on Thursday 6 August afternoon and Monday 3 August are also worth keeping an eye on, though the longer-range stuff is less certain.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
3
SW
17
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2063
2601
2201
1476
1169
826
1319
4770
6226
3045
3072
2655
1465
1110
689
613
613
765
529
374
309
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
ESE
5
N
5
NNE
5
ESE
10
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
SSE
20
E
25
E
15
NE
25
ENE
30
E
15
NE
10
NE
20
E
15
ENE
5
ENE
5
SSW
10
W
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
1:44PM1.12m
1:52AM1.24m
2:27PM1.23m
2:32AM1.34m
3:02PM1.34m
3:06AM1.43m
3:33PM1.44m
3:37AM1.50m
4:02PM1.53m
4:06AM1.55m
4:31PM1.59m
4:35AM1.57m
4:59PM1.64m
Low Tide
7:41PM0.59m
8:17AM0.45m
8:26PM0.49m
8:51AM0.34m
9:02PM0.39m
9:22AM0.24m
9:34PM0.31m
9:50AM0.16m
10:04PM0.25m
10:17AM0.10m
10:34PM0.20m
10:44AM0.07m
11:04PM0.18m
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7:13
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5:35
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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11
9
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16
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Information about the Albatross Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Albatross 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.

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