Surf Forecasts:
Arniston surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,583 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arniston this week:
The surf forecast for Arniston over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arniston in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arniston over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the E by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 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) | S 11 | E 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 284 | 246 | 313 | 126 | 156 | 193 | 582 | 466 | 236 | 314 | 231 | 386 | 889 | 784 | 1322 | 3326 | 2361 | 799 | 432 | 573 | 982 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:32PM1.96m | 3:42AM1.86m | 3:59PM2.01m | 4:12AM1.86m | 4:28PM2.01m | 4:43AM1.82m | 4:59PM1.96m | 5:16AM1.73m | 5:32PM1.86m | 5:53AM1.61m | 6:11PM1.72m | 6:38AM1.45m | 7:01PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20AM0.08m | 9:41PM0.12m | 9:46AM0.05m | 10:10PM0.08m | 10:14AM0.06m | 10:40PM0.09m | 10:43AM0.11m | 11:12PM0.14m | 11:15AM0.21m | 11:48PM0.24m | 11:51AM0.34m | 00:30AM0.39m | 12:35PM0.50m | 1:29AM0.55m | |||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 235 | 246 | 165 | 99 | 73 | 144 | 582 | 466 | 236 | 314 | 231 | 386 | 889 | 784 | 1322 | 3326 | 2361 | 799 | 432 | 573 | 254 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 19 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 15 |
| kJ | 284 | 181 | 313 | 126 | 100 | 45 | 25 | 25 | 67 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 31 | 30 | 630 | 16 | 15 | 506 | 187 | 184 | 155 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 39 | 154 | 33 | 83 | 106 | 66 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 72 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 10 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | SSE 6 | E 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 2 | 156 | 193 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 159 | 52 | 982 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 81 | 81 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 105 | 120 | 135 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 304 | 317 |
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The above surf forecast table for Arniston provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arniston can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arniston 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 (Arniston) 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).
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