Surf Forecasts:
Bay of Martyrs surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 11,708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Martyrs in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Martyrs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but in feet and miles per hour.
We’re looking at a solid run at Bay of Martyrs, but you’ve got to time it right. It’s a reef break, so when it’s big, it’s for the experienced crew only. Water temp is about 57°, which is average for this time of year – nothing wild.
First solid session is Friday the 11th in the morning. Glassy conditions, a 12ft southwest swell with a long 15-second period. Combined energy is pushing 5841 (moderate-strong). That’s proper groundswell. But this break is inconsistent and at that size, it’s expert-only. Wind is nearly nothing, so it’ll be smooth.
Friday afternoon jumps to about 13ft, but the wind goes cross-onshore, making it lumpy. Not the pick.
Saturday the 12th is a cracker. Morning has offshore wind from the north at about 6 mph, with 12ft southwest swell and that same long 15-second period. Afternoon goes glassy – zero wind. Energy is still very strong (4005 to 4793). This is the standout early session – clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers, it’s excellent.
Sunday the 13th the swell drops a bit to around 8ft, but still with long period. Offshore wind picks up to 18 mph, so it’ll be clean but a tough paddle out.
Monday the 14th is a letdown. Swell down to 5ft, period drops, and the wind turns westerly making it choppy. Skip it.
Tuesday the 15th is a mess. Rain, strong cross-onshore winds at 18-22 mph, and a stormy 16ft swell. Energy is massive (9052 to 10584), but quality is poor. Better for kites than paddle boards.
Wednesday the 16th has a big 15ft swell, but onshore winds ruin it. High energy (11717), but not clean.
Now, the real gem is Tuesday the 22nd of September. Glassy in the morning, zero wind. A solid 15ft southwest swell with a 16-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. Energy is huge at 10891 (strong). This is exceptional for experts. The afternoon stays decent, but the morning is glass.
Wednesday the 23rd is also strong – clean cross-offshore wind, 13ft swell, 14-second period, and strong energy (6516).
From the 24th onward, the wind gets messy, and by the 25th and 26th it’s huge (16ft) but blown out.
So, bottom line: hit Saturday the 12th for a clean, fun southwest swell, or set your alarm for Tuesday the 22nd for the best glassy groundswell of the run. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5841 | 7768 | 7520 | 4793 | 4005 | 2754 | 2298 | 1958 | 1094 | 732 | 560 | 752 | 9052 | 10584 | 9681 | 8200 | 7557 | 3348 | 3675 | 3601 | 6630 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:46PM0.64m | 00:18AM0.53m | 12:50PM0.63m | 00:51AM0.62m | 12:57PM0.62m | 1:23AM0.69m | 1:08PM0.62m | 1:53AM0.73m | 1:20PM0.61m | 2:22AM0.74m | 1:33PM0.61m | 2:51AM0.72m | 1:45PM0.61m | 3:19AM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:57PM0.30m | 6:25AM0.18m | 6:52PM0.23m | 6:58AM0.19m | 7:02PM0.15m | 7:27AM0.21m | 7:19PM0.08m | 7:53AM0.24m | 7:39PM0.04m | 8:16AM0.28m | 8:01PM0.02m | 8:36AM0.33m | 8:22PM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 5841 | 7768 | 7520 | 4793 | 4005 | 2754 | 2298 | 1958 | 1094 | 732 | 560 | 249 | — | — | 9681 | 8200 | 7557 | 3348 | 3675 | 3601 | 6630 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | — | SSW 15 | — | — | SW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 57 | 30 | 117 | — | — | — | — | 3517 | — | 2825 | — | — | 1761 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | W 5 | WSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 6 | 7 | 67 | 752 | 9052 | 10584 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 57 | 118 | 658 | 658 | 336 | 314 | 107 | 57 | 57 | 75 | 0 |
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