Surf Forecasts:
Atlantic Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SE swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Atlantic Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Atlantic Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Atlantic Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atlantic Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Atlantic Beach is serving up over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook is a tough one. There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. We’re staring down a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with only a few fleeting moments that are barely surfable. The first real chance of anything that isn’t a total write-off doesn’t show up until Saturday the 29th, and even then, it’s pretty ordinary. That’s a big gap of several days with nothing to recommend.
The main issue is the swell. We’re talking tiny, weak waves for the most part. The combined energy of all swells directed here is low, often in the double-digit range (31 to 43), which is barely a bump. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 84°, so at least you won’t need a steamer, but you will need a lot of patience.
The first semi-interesting window is Saturday the 29th in the morning. We get a tiny 2ft swell from the SE with a light offshore breeze from the NNE. It’s clean, but the waves are tiny and inconsistent. It’s a mess-around-on-a-foamie kind of day, not a proper session. The crowds are often around here, so don’t expect any solitude for that tiny crumb.
Sunday the 30th morning is similar – 2ft from the SE with a light NE breeze that’s cross-offshore, keeping it clean. Again, very ordinary. The combined energy is still weak at 41.
We then hit another dry spell until Monday the 7th of September. That morning, we see a 3ft swell from the ESE with a light offshore NNW wind. It’s clean, but the swell is still small and the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and crumbly. The combined energy is only 91. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.
The last chance is Thursday the 10th of September. The morning offers a 2ft swell from the ESE with a light offshore breeze from the N. It’s clean, but again, very ordinary conditions and tiny waves. The combined energy is a measly 61.
Look, I’m not going to sugarcoat it – there are no standouts here. It’s a flat spell with a few tiny, clean windows that are only worth it if you’re desperate for a paddle. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, the forecast is what it is. Keep the board in the car and the expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 4 | SE 12 |
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 kJ | 22 | 20 | 22 | 30 | 51 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 39 | 26 | 17 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:02PM0.87m | 8:15AM0.71m | 8:38PM0.88m | 8:53AM0.76m | 9:13PM0.87m | 9:31AM0.80m | 9:49PM0.86m | 10:10AM0.84m | 10:26PM0.83m | 10:52AM0.87m | 11:06PM0.78m | 11:37AM0.89m | 11:49PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:46PM0.07m | 2:38AM0.10m | 2:28PM0.05m | 3:10AM0.07m | 3:08PM0.03m | 3:42AM0.04m | 3:50PM0.03m | 4:15AM0.02m | 4:33PM0.04m | 4:49AM0.02m | 5:19PM0.05m | 5:26AM0.02m | 6:10PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 22 | 20 | 22 | 30 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 24 | 17 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 52 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | E 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | E 9 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | E 9 | — | E 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 15 | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | S 6 | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 51 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 39 | — | 17 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 697 | 1907 | 665 | 182 | 1135 | 113 | 131 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 154 | 0 | 154 | 154 | 777 | 927 | 1137 | 1137 | 1143 | 204 |
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The above surf forecast table for Atlantic Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Atlantic Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Atlantic 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 (Atlantic 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).
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