Surf Forecasts:
Banzai surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 364 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banzai this week:
The surf forecast for Banzai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banzai in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banzai over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for this stretch of coast.
Straight up, the outlook for Banzai is a tough one. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but the first week or so is a real struggle. The wind is almost constantly onshore or cross-onshore, blowing from the SE and ESE, which is exactly the wrong direction for this reef. Combine that with a swell that’s mostly short-period, weak stuff coming from the SE and ESE, and the water’s just a mess. You’ll see some energy building, with combined swell energy readings hitting moderate levels like 279 on Thursday 30 July, but it’s all wind-affected and lumpy. The surf report is screaming "poor surf conditions" for the entire run, so there’s nothing to get excited about in the near term. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year.
We slog through a long stretch of days with no real quality. The wind stays onshore, the swell direction never matches what this break needs (S is the optimum, but we’re getting SE and ESE), and the wave heights only flirt with the 5 ft to 5 ft range on Thursday 30 July and Friday 31 July. Even then, the period is short, under 8 seconds, and the wind is onshore. It’s just not happening.
The real tease comes right at the tail end of the period. On Monday 10 August, the swell jumps up to 7 ft coming from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy rockets to 769 – that’s strong wave energy. The problem? The wind is still onshore from the SE on that morning, and the swell direction isn’t ideal. Still, for a reef like Banzai, that much energy with a bit of period could produce some heavy, raw waves. The size alone (7 ft) puts it in the "experts only" territory. This is the only day that might hold a shred of promise, but it’s over a week away and the wind is a major question mark. The rest of the second week stays locked in the same onshore, weak-swell pattern.
So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t a standout. The closest thing to a highlight is that Monday 10 August, with a punchy 7 ft ESE swell and strong energy, but it’s a gamble with the onshore wind. If you’re an expert and desperate, maybe keep an eye on it. For everyone else, this is a long stretch of time to find something else to do. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
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 kJ | 13 | 16 | 20 | 51 | 85 | 100 | 279 | 264 | 344 | 208 | 274 | 238 | 119 | 121 | 111 | 103 | 108 | 66 | 64 | 79 | 79 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:44PM0.28m | 11:09PM0.28m | 11:25PM0.27m | 11:35PM0.25m | 11:15AM0.12m | 11:42PM0.23m | 1:03PM0.15m | 11:51PM0.20m | 6:19PM0.19m | 11:37PM0.17m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:52PM0.01m | 1:20PM0.02m | 1:43PM0.05m | 2:02PM0.08m | 9:17AM0.12m | 2:25PM0.11m | 8:35AM0.12m | 2:33PM0.15m | 8:31AM0.11m | 10:31PM0.17m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 5 | E 9 | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 20 | 2 | — | 100 | — | — | 226 | 208 | 159 | 154 | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | — | — | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | NE 2 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 16 | 1 | 51 | 85 | — | 279 | 264 | 344 | — | 274 | 238 | 119 | 121 | 111 | 103 | 108 | — | 64 | 79 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1001 | 547 | 48 | 915 | 915 | 36 | 248 | 252 | 36 | 900 | 905 | 0 | 259 | 388 | 112 | 259 | 388 | 44 | 259 | 915 | 22 |
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The above surf forecast table for Banzai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Banzai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Banzai 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 (Banzai) 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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