
Surf Forecasts:
Bendalong Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bendalong Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Bendalong Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bendalong Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bendalong Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the conditions for the next couple of weeks.
It’s looking like a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real windows of opportunity if you time it right. The main action is coming from the south and southeast, and we’ve got a decent run of knee-to-chest high swell to start things off. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real standout is Saturday morning, August 1st at Bendalong Beach. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell rolling in from the SSE, and the wind is absolutely glassy. It doesn’t get much better than that for conditions. The energy is moderate (336), and the water will be like a mirror. This is the session to circle on the calendar. That SSE direction is also right in the sweet spot for this break.
Saturday afternoon the wind swings around and it gets a bit messy, so the morning is the clear winner.
Sunday morning, August 2nd, sees a bigger push of swell. The wave height bumps up to 5 ft from the SSE, and the period jumps to 12 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The energy is cranking (701), but the wind is cross-shore. It won’t be as clean as Saturday, but there’s a lot more power in the water. This one is for the experienced crew; the size and longer period will make it a bit more demanding on the paddle out and the takeoff.
Monday morning, August 3rd, the swell drops off fast. It’s only 3 ft with clean offshore NW wind, but it’s just not got the size to get excited about. The energy is weak (152). The afternoon is even smaller.
There’s a quiet spell for a few days after that, with tiny waves and mostly poor conditions. The swell tries to pick up again on Wednesday morning, August 5th, with a 4 ft S swell and clean offshore wind. That’s a nice little surprise, but it’s not the stand-out of the first week.
The second week is a real gamble. Tuesday afternoon, August 11th, we get a late pulse of 3 ft from the south with a moderate offshore wind, but it’s a long way out and the forecasts are less certain. The energy is still moderate (243), so it’s worth keeping an eye on, but it’s not a lock.
After that, the swell fades right out, with only tiny, weak waves on offer through the middle of August. If you’re a beginner, the sessions on Saturday morning and Wednesday morning (Aug 1 & 5) are the best bet, as the swell is under 5 ft. For the experts, Sunday morning (Aug 2) has the power.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
508 | 451 | 295 | 228 | 549 | 680 | 472 | 237 | 134 | 75 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 51 | 266 | 444 | 842 | 264 | 206 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:20PM1.50m | 10:05AM1.15m | 9:56PM1.45m | 10:42AM1.19m | 10:34PM1.38m | 11:21AM1.24m | 11:17PM1.29m | 12:05PM1.28m | 00:06AM1.18m | 12:55PM1.31m | 1:07AM1.08m | 1:52PM1.35m | 2:21AM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:00AM0.15m | 3:41PM0.37m | 4:32AM0.16m | 4:25PM0.38m | 5:05AM0.19m | 5:14PM0.40m | 5:40AM0.23m | 6:11PM0.41m | 6:21AM0.28m | 7:17PM0.41m | 7:10AM0.34m | 8:33PM0.39m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | S 6 | S 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 |
508 | 451 | 295 | 228 | 549 | 680 | 472 | 237 | 134 | 75 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 35 | 266 | 444 | 593 | 264 | 206 | 322 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 14 | E 18 | S 21 | S 21 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SSW 4 | SSE 13 | S 10 | ENE 13 | E 10 | ENE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
2 | 2 | 39 | 131 | 224 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 51 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 21 | E 17 | E 16 | S 20 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | E 18 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 |
— | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | — | WNW 2 | W 3 | — | S 9 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 17 | 6 | 73 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 842 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bendalong Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bendalong Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bendalong 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 (Bendalong 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 Bendalong 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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