Surf Forecasts:
Atlantic Beach surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SW 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 (Sep 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
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 has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the first week and a half is a bit of a flat spell. The swell is small and the wind is mostly messy, giving us weak, choppy surf. The water is sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 14th. The morning glass-off with a 2ft SE swell isn't going to set the world on fire, but it'll be clean and surfable. The energy is still weak, so don't expect much push.
We then go through a few more days of tiny, poor conditions until we get towards the end of the run. The standout period is shaping up for Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th. The wind swings offshore on Wednesday afternoon, cleaning up a 8ft E swell with moderate energy. That's a solid, clean wave, though the size is getting into territory for experienced surfers only.
The real beast is on Thursday the 24th. The morning kicks off with a 10ft ESE swell and a strong offshore breeze. The energy is cranking, and the conditions look excellent for experienced surfers. By Thursday afternoon, the swell is pumping at 12ft from the ESE with very long-period energy, and the wind is light. This is massive, heavy, and for experts only. The crowd factor is likely, so get there early if you've got the skills.
The bad news is that the wind swings back onshore on Friday the 25th, and the swell drops, so the window is short.
Overall: The first week is a write-off for any decent waves. The second week has a serious pulse of swell, but it's a big, powerful groundswell that will be best handled by those with experience. The Thursday the 24th morning window is the best on offer, promising clean, powerful, and challenging surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 21 | 12 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 58 | 58 | 53 | 40 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:27PM0.95m | 8:48AM0.90m | 9:11PM0.91m | 9:33AM0.92m | 9:53PM0.87m | 10:17AM0.93m | 10:34PM0.80m | 11:00AM0.91m | 11:15PM0.74m | 11:43AM0.88m | 11:57PM0.68m | 12:29PM0.84m | 00:42AM0.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:22PM-0.04m | 2:55AM-0.01m | 3:13PM-0.03m | 3:35AM-0.01m | 4:01PM-0.00m | 4:13AM0.01m | 4:47PM0.04m | 4:51AM0.04m | 5:34PM0.09m | 5:29AM0.08m | 6:22PM0.14m | 6:08AM0.13m | 7:13PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 9 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 10 | 27 | 29 | 58 | 34 | 53 | 40 | 20 | 11 | 39 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 8 | 19 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | SE 9 | SSW 4 | E 8 | — | SE 10 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SE 14 | SE 9 | SE 14 | E 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | 27 | 6 | 1 | — | 58 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | — | E 7 | — | SE 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | — | 4 | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | S 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | ENE 4 | E 3 | E 4 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 22 | 14 | 10 | — | — | 11 | 24 | 42 | 39 | 40 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 432 | 438 | 242 | 80 | 721 | 154 | 1138 | 125 | 74 | 34 | 168 | 4 | 0 | 115 | 0 | 654 | 2145 | 1537 | 452 | 1879 | 183 |
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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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