Surf Forecasts:
Andromeda surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, WSW swell with 584 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Andromeda this week:
The surf forecast for Andromeda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Andromeda in the next 16 days are 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Andromeda over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
297 | 180 | 156 | 138 | 131 | 99 | 90 | 117 | 54 | 49 | 36 | 39 | 26 | 38 | 38 | 60 | 85 | 123 | 158 | 101 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:53PM0.90m | 4:44AM1.09m | 4:19PM0.85m | 5:49AM1.11m | 5:50PM0.86m | 6:40AM1.15m | 7:00PM0.90m | 7:21AM1.19m | 7:52PM0.97m | 7:57AM1.24m | 8:34PM1.02m | 8:29AM1.28m | 9:10PM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:27PM0.43m | 11:18AM0.66m | 10:36PM0.47m | 12:31PM0.60m | 11:45PM0.49m | 1:22PM0.52m | 00:44AM0.48m | 2:00PM0.43m | 1:31AM0.47m | 2:33PM0.35m | 2:12AM0.45m | 3:05PM0.28m | 2:49AM0.43m | |||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 5 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
157 | 107 | 156 | 138 | 131 | 99 | 90 | 117 | 37 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 14 | 123 | 158 | 101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 10 | SW 5 | SW 5 |
297 | 180 | 103 | 98 | 64 | 58 | 30 | 23 | 54 | 49 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 38 | 34 | 60 | 85 | 24 | 14 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | SW 21 | SW 20 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 10 |
— | 25 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 22 | 38 | 43 | 56 | 23 | 23 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 0 | 202 | 0 | 15 | 202 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 255 | 0 | 675 | 573 | 247 | 202 | 380 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 0 |
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Information about the Andromeda Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Andromeda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Andromeda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Andromeda 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 (Andromeda) 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 Andromeda 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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