Surf Forecasts:
Archies surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Archies this week:
The surf forecast for Archies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Archies in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Archies over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 4 | E 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 67 | 30 | 32 | 76 | 45 | 46 | 53 | 53 | 64 | 60 | 82 | 84 | 54 | 99 | 109 | 92 | 69 | 30 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:56AM1.88m | 6:26PM2.57m | 6:36AM2.02m | 6:59PM2.71m | 7:10AM2.17m | 7:30PM2.83m | 7:41AM2.33m | 7:59PM2.91m | 8:12AM2.48m | 8:30PM2.96m | 8:45AM2.61m | 9:02PM2.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:30AM1.00m | 11:48AM0.83m | 1:02AM0.85m | 12:29PM0.70m | 1:30AM0.70m | 1:05PM0.57m | 1:55AM0.57m | 1:39PM0.45m | 2:22AM0.46m | 2:13PM0.35m | 2:50AM0.36m | 2:48PM0.30m | 3:20AM0.31m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | 13 | 8 | 76 | 45 | 46 | 53 | 53 | 64 | 60 | 82 | 84 | 54 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 13 | — | NE 12 | N 15 | NE 15 | N 14 | NE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | NE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SE 3 | E 5 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 4 | E 5 |
| kJ | 67 | 30 | 32 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 34 | 99 | 109 | 92 | 69 | 30 | 37 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 181 | 181 | 140 | 181 | 884 | 87 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 140 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 181 |
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Information about the Archies Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Archies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Archies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Archies 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 (Archies) 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 Archies 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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