Surf Forecasts:
Bay of Martyrs surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 26,878 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 13s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay of Martyrs this week:
The surf forecast for Bay of Martyrs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Martyrs in the next 16 days are 7.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 25ft (7.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 25ft (7.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 25ft (7.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Martyrs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about this next stretch of waves.
The swell window is pretty much open from the get-go, but it’s a real mixed bag of conditions. The standout energy is coming from the south-west, and it’s a classic reef setup that’s going to demand your respect. We’ve got a massive spike in size and energy in the second week that’s only for the experts.
We start off on Tuesday, July 28th with a bit of a grumble. The morning has a 2.5m (8.2ft) SW swell with a 16-second period, giving us a solid 5702 units of energy (moderate, getting strong). The wind is cross-off from the NNW, so it’s clean, but the report says tide could be a pain. It’s a 4/10 call. The afternoon goes south quick – 4.0m (13.1ft), messy period, onshore wind, and the energy jumps to 7092 (strong). The report says poor surf, so I’d sit that one out.
Wednesday, July 29th is a big warning. The morning has a 6.0m (19.7ft) SW swell with a 16-second period and a massive 18868 energy level (very strong). The wind is cross-on from the SW. That’s too big for this spot, and it’s a 11 score, but that’s a warning, not a recommendation. The afternoon is a write-off.
Thursday, July 30th is a step down but still not great. A 3.0m (9.8ft) SW swell at 13 seconds, 3364 energy (moderate), with cross-shore wind. The tide is a factor again, and it’s only a 3/10. The afternoon is smaller and weaker.
Friday, July 31st is the first real looker. The morning has a 2.1m (6.9ft) SW swell, 12-second period, and 1450 energy (moderate). The wind is cross-off from the NNW, and it’s clean. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a solid 4/10. The afternoon is lighter wind but cross-shore, so just okay.
Saturday, August 1st is the pick of the first week. The morning has a 2.4m (7.9ft) SW swell, a very long 17-second period, and 3280 energy (moderate). The wind is a clean offshore from the N. The report says excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is a 5/10. The afternoon has a 3.0m (9.8ft) SW swell, 18-second period, 6083 energy (strong), with a cross-off wind. It’s a 6/10, but the tide question keeps it from being a total home run. This is your best bet for the first week.
Sunday, August 2nd is a right-off. Strong onshore winds, 3.0m to 3.5m (9.8-11.5ft), messy. Forget it.
Monday, August 3rd, the swell is 3.5m (11.5ft) from the WSW, 15-second period, 4965 energy (strong). The wind is light onshore in the morning, but it’s “unknown” state. The report says marginal. The afternoon is a light cross-on. Not great.
Tuesday, August 4th morning is another clean window. The morning has
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2679 | 2944 | 3560 | 17339 | 18868 | 10842 | 4649 | 2870 | 2140 | 1550 | 1249 | 1088 | 1048 | 3275 | 6083 | 7045 | 5271 | 5848 | 4948 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:09PM0.71m | 1:24PM0.74m | 11:34PM0.36m | 1:41PM0.76m | 00:24AM0.41m | 1:57PM0.76m | 1:03AM0.45m | 2:12PM0.75m | 1:39AM0.50m | 2:26PM0.72m | 2:14AM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:51AM0.19m | 5:06AM0.16m | 9:04PM0.34m | 5:54AM0.13m | 8:38PM0.33m | 6:32AM0.11m | 8:35PM0.31m | 7:06AM0.11m | 8:39PM0.28m | 7:37AM0.13m | 8:48PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 2679 | 2944 | 3532 | — | — | — | 4649 | 2870 | 2140 | 1550 | 1249 | 1088 | 1048 | 3275 | 6083 | 7045 | 5271 | 5848 | 4948 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 |
| kJ | — | 2758 | — | — | — | — | 1158 | 494 | 314 | 157 | 84 | 373 | 534 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 692 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 117 | 33 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | 70 | 2280 | 3560 | 17339 | 18868 | 10842 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 485 | 1652 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 464 | 457 | 99 | 599 | 601 | 98 | 75 | 75 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 89 | 99 | 107 | 75 |
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