
Surf Forecasts:
Ambatia Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ambatia Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ambatia Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ambatia Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ambatia Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real. I’ve looked over the next 16 days for Ambatia Beach, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. This spot is a sheltered beach-and-reef setup that rarely breaks, and when it does, it’s not exactly offering up the goods. The water is running warm, a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 82°, but that’s about the only highlight.
The forecast kicks off Monday, July 13th, with tiny 2ft swell from the WNW, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the energy is barely registering (28). It’s all onshore wind, making for poor conditions. This pattern just drags on for days. From Tuesday the 14th through to the end of the week, we’re stuck with the same story: small waves, 2ft to 3ft, short period, and not a single window with clean, rideable surf. The energy stays weak (12 to 91), and the wind is either cross or onshore. There’s a notable gap here – for about the first 10 days, there’s practically nothing to recommend.
Now, around Thursday, July 23rd, the swell starts to build. By Friday the 24th, we’re seeing 4ft to 5ft from the WNW, with the period stretching to 8-9 seconds, and the energy jumps to a moderate 228 to 343. That’s the biggest wave action we’ll see, but the wind is cross-onshore making it messy, and the "poor surf conditions" tag is persistent. It’s just not clean. The swell peaks over the weekend of July 25th-26th, with waves hitting 5ft and energy over 300, but that offshore wind never comes through. The best you could hope for is a gentle cross-shore, but it’s still a chop-fest.
Honestly, this is a stretch where the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The beach-and-reef combo with these onshore winds just isn’t giving us a wave. The spot is inconsistent, and this blank run is pretty normal for the area. We’re looking at over a week of nothing good, then a few days of building but messy swell, before it fades back to nothing by the 28th. There’s no standout day here. I’m not holding my breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
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28 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 47 | 85 | 78 | 119 | 91 | 59 | 26 | 22 | 45 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:02PM0.31m | 10:50AM0.41m | 11:41PM0.32m | 11:32AM0.42m | 00:18AM0.33m | 12:11PM0.41m | 00:54AM0.33m | 12:48PM0.39m | 1:29AM0.32m | 1:25PM0.36m | 2:04AM0.31m | 2:02PM0.32m | 2:41AM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:50PM-0.00m | 4:36AM0.08m | 5:31PM-0.01m | 5:18AM0.07m | 6:09PM-0.01m | 6:44PM0.00m | 6:38AM0.07m | 7:18PM0.02m | 7:17AM0.08m | 7:51PM0.05m | 7:58AM0.10m | 8:22PM0.08m | 8:45AM0.12m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | |
7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | 7:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
— | 40 | 30 | — | 47 | 85 | 78 | 119 | 91 | 59 | 26 | 22 | — | 23 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
28 | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2224 | 86 | 3744 | 3825 | 0 | 58 | 3825 | 0 | 52 | 3887 | 60 | 3595 | 3825 | 1067 | 2818 | 3776 | 6 | 2437 | 2472 | 2102 | 1916 |
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Information about the Ambatia Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ambatia Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ambatia Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ambatia Beach 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 (Ambatia Beach) 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 Ambatia Beach 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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