Surf Forecasts:
Atlantic Beach surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with E 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Atlantic Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atlantic Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 14 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 288 | 266 | 1100 | 1010 | 1174 | 956 | 748 | 1211 | 575 | 403 | 322 | 202 | 171 | 88 | 57 | 37 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:46PM0.84m | 7:02AM0.76m | 7:25PM0.86m | 7:42AM0.82m | 8:03PM0.87m | 8:21AM0.89m | 8:40PM0.86m | 9:01AM0.94m | 9:20PM0.84m | 9:43AM0.98m | 10:00PM0.81m | 10:27AM1.01m | 10:44PM0.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:35PM0.14m | 1:18AM0.15m | 1:21PM0.10m | 1:52AM0.10m | 2:04PM0.06m | 2:26AM0.06m | 2:47PM0.04m | 3:00AM0.03m | 3:32PM0.02m | 3:36AM0.01m | 4:17PM0.02m | 4:14AM0.01m | 5:06PM0.05m | 4:57AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
mm | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | SE 13 | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | — | 1010 | 1174 | 956 | 748 | 814 | 575 | 403 | 322 | 202 | 171 | 88 | 57 | 37 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SE 15 | SE 10 | SE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 4 | ENE 12 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 2 |
| kJ | 288 | 266 | 1100 | 86 | 95 | 54 | 40 | 1211 | 17 | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1063 | 1135 | 833 | 1026 | 892 | 159 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 4 | 4 | 125 | 125 | 204 | 470 | 0 |
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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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