Surf Forecasts:
Atlantic Beach surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SSW swell with 458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atlantic Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the ENE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 61 | 233 | 141 | 121 | 64 | 115 | 139 | 94 | 83 | 190 | 211 | 175 | 431 | 361 | 153 | 119 | 157 | 65 | 38 | 135 | 142 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:23PM1.07m | 8:40AM0.67m | 9:17PM1.07m | 9:36AM0.68m | 10:11PM1.05m | 10:33AM0.69m | 11:04PM1.00m | 11:31AM0.70m | 11:58PM0.93m | 12:31PM0.70m | 00:51AM0.85m | 1:32PM0.71m | 1:46AM0.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:12AM-0.09m | 2:48PM-0.17m | 4:06AM-0.09m | 3:45PM-0.16m | 4:58AM-0.09m | 4:42PM-0.12m | 5:51AM-0.08m | 5:41PM-0.07m | 6:43AM-0.06m | 6:42PM-0.01m | 7:35AM-0.04m | 7:46PM0.05m | 8:26AM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | 8:22 |
mm | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 7 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SE 7 | SSW 7 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 7 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 141 | 8 | 64 | 74 | — | 19 | 83 | 10 | 9 | 29 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 20 | 157 | 65 | 38 | 76 | 142 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | — | SE 16 | SSE 7 | E 8 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 15 | 3 | 6 | — | 10 | 32 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 16 | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 7 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | S 6 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 61 | 233 | — | 121 | — | 115 | 139 | 94 | — | 190 | 211 | 175 | 431 | 361 | 153 | 119 | — | — | — | 135 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1042 | 242 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 74 | 74 | 34 | 417 | 446 | 827 | 1806 | 467 | 74 | 379 | 379 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 763 |
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Information about the Atlantic Beach Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Atlantic 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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