
Surf Forecasts:
Almanarre surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 5s period, SW swell with 11 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Almanarre this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Almanarre in the next 16 days are 0.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Almanarre over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Almanarre. Let’s be straight with you right off the bat – this is a grim 16-day outlook. There’s precious little to get excited about, and you’re looking at a long stretch of nothingburger conditions.
First up, Tuesday the 28th. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the WSW, but it’s a crummy 5-second period – no push, no energy. The wind is a cross-off from the NE at 9 mph, which keeps the surface clean, but the wave quality is just poor. The combined energy is a measly 28, so there’s no power behind it. The water is a balmy 80°, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s really unusual, almost like bathwater. But don’t let that fool you; the surf is flat. The afternoon only gets worse, with a 1ft, 5-second wave and a 9 total energy reading. Not worth paddling out.
Wednesday the 29th is a dead loss. Zero swell all day. Glassy conditions in the morning are a tease, but there’s nothing to ride. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st offer tiny, weak waves – 0.3ft to 2ft, periods of 3 to 4 seconds, and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. Garbage. The first weekend of August is more of the same: Saturday the 1st has a 0.7ft glassy morning with a 1 total energy – that’s a lake, not a surf break. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are a bit cleaner with light offshores, but the swell is still a pathetic 1.0ft to 1ft. You’re not going anywhere.
The only glimmer of hope, and it’s a faint one, comes on Friday the 7th of August. The afternoon brings a 7ft swell from the W, with a 7-second period and a combined energy of 429 – that’s moderate, solid energy. But here’s the catch: the wind is howling onshore from the WSW at 16 mph, and it’s a beach break setup. That’s going to be a messy, blown-out, choppy mess. For a beginner spot like Almanarre, 7ft is too big, and with that wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
After that, the 8th and 9th have no swell at all, just strong winds. The following week, from the 10th to the 12th, we see a return of small, weak, and mostly onshore conditions – 2ft to 4ft, with the best energy at 66. Not a single standout in the whole run.
So, what’s the call? There is no best on offer. This is a full 16-day blank run for surfers. If you’re desperate, the 7ft on the 7th might be a novelty, but only if you’re an expert looking for a fight in onshore slop. The forecast confidence is high that it’s staying poor, but for this area, a dead run like this is more normal than you’d hope. Keep your board waxed and wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 8:33AM0.18m | 9:47PM0.26m | 9:08AM0.18m | 10:19PM0.27m | 9:42AM0.19m | 10:50PM0.28m | 10:17AM0.19m | 11:19PM0.28m | 10:53AM0.19m | 11:47PM0.27m | 11:33AM0.19m | 00:17AM0.26m | 12:19PM0.18m | 00:48AM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:47PM0.02m | 4:06AM0.09m | 3:20PM0.01m | 4:38AM0.09m | 3:53PM0.01m | 5:09AM0.08m | 4:24PM0.01m | 5:40AM0.08m | 4:57PM0.02m | 6:12AM0.07m | 5:31PM0.03m | 6:45AM0.07m | 6:09PM0.05m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 |
28 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 11 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 225 | 639 | 611 | 631 | 824 | 673 | 818 | 715 | 657 | 611 | 718 | 731 | 664 | 715 | 109 | 616 | 1211 | 669 | 953 | 680 | 615 |
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Information about the Almanarre Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Almanarre provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Almanarre can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Almanarre 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 (Almanarre) 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 Almanarre 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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