Surf Forecasts:
Banzai surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 344 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. 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 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (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. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Banzai over the next 16 days is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of mostly onshore wind and small, weak swell, so don't expect any classic sessions. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing.
We start off Saturday, July 25th, with tiny 3 ft swell from the southeast, a short period of 7 seconds, and a cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy is a low 52, so it's flat and choppy. Not worth paddling out. This same story continues through Sunday and Monday with the same small swell and onshore wind. The energy stays weak, barely cracking 50 or 60. It's a real grind.
By Tuesday, July 28th, the swell drops even a bit more to 2 ft, with the wind still onshore. The energy is down to 36. It's a total write-off. Wednesday the 29th sees a tiny bump to 3 ft, but the period is still a short 6 seconds and the wind is onshore and gusty with a risk of thunderstorms. The energy jumps to 109, but with those conditions, it's going to be a messy, blown-out mess.
The best chance for anything rideable comes around Thursday, July 30th. The swell builds to 6 ft from the ESE, with a period of 7 seconds and a moderate energy of 297. But here's the kicker – the wind is howling onshore from the SE at 15 mph. A 6 ft wave with that wind is going to be a lumpy, choppy, close-out festival. It's too big for beginners and not clean enough for anyone else. The energy stays moderate through the end of the week and into the weekend, but the wind never lets up.
Looking further out, into the first week of August, the pattern stays the same. Swell heights waver between 3 ft and 5 ft, but the wind remains stubbornly onshore or cross-onshore. The period is consistently short, between 6 and 8 seconds, so there's no real power or shape. The highest energy we see is on Friday, August 7th, with 366, but again, it's paired with a 5 ft SE swell and a 12 mph cross-onshore wind. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Honestly, there's not a single standout day in this entire 16-day window. The wind is the enemy here, and the swell never gets the long period or the right direction to overcome it. If you're desperate, the 30th of July has the most size, but be prepared for a battle. Otherwise, save your energy. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a long blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 51 | 78 | 54 | 65 | 61 | 43 | 44 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 65 | 66 | 90 | 160 | 297 | 242 | 226 | 292 | 147 | 232 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:09PM0.27m | 9:43PM0.28m | 10:15PM0.28m | 10:44PM0.28m | 11:09PM0.28m | 11:25PM0.27m | 11:35PM0.25m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:05AM-0.00m | 11:44AM-0.01m | 12:20PM-0.01m | 12:52PM0.01m | 1:20PM0.02m | 1:43PM0.05m | 2:02PM0.08m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SE 6 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | 52 | 3 | 78 | 54 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 31 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 40 | — | 160 | — | 242 | 226 | 292 | — | 129 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 7 | — | NE 3 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 51 | — | — | 65 | 61 | 43 | 44 | — | 31 | 36 | 65 | 66 | 90 | — | 297 | — | 3 | 203 | 147 | 232 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 246 | 915 | 48 | 720 | 720 | 44 | 518 | 547 | 72 | 150 | 312 | 112 | 388 | 246 | 36 | 145 | 246 | 36 | 248 | 246 | 0 |
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