Surf Forecasts:
Atlantic Beach surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, ESE swell with 2,426 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atlantic Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 332 | 1378 | 1134 | 1590 | 2426 | 1945 | 1137 | 546 | 426 | 493 | 472 | 488 | 503 | 243 | 177 | 89 | 86 | 80 | 326 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:55AM0.57m | 2:32PM0.76m | 2:59AM0.59m | 3:32PM0.76m | 4:01AM0.62m | 4:27PM0.76m | 4:55AM0.67m | 5:16PM0.78m | 5:42AM0.75m | 6:01PM0.79m | 6:26AM0.83m | 6:44PM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:30PM0.27m | 7:59AM0.25m | 9:28PM0.27m | 9:05AM0.25m | 10:22PM0.25m | 10:11AM0.24m | 11:08PM0.22m | 11:10AM0.20m | 11:49PM0.17m | 12:03PM0.16m | 00:27AM0.12m | 12:53PM0.10m | 1:04AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 7 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | E 9 | — | E 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 332 | — | 1134 | 1590 | 2426 | 1945 | 1137 | 546 | 426 | 493 | 472 | 488 | 503 | 243 | 177 | 89 | 86 | 80 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 192 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | ENE 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 228 | 156 | 1378 | 111 | 107 | 85 | 85 | 52 | 32 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 69 | 326 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 907 | 1063 | 708 | 706 | 152 | 1771 | 152 | 22 | 152 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 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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