Surf Forecasts:
Big Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 22s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 670 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 22s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Big Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Big Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 22s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 22s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
Water temp is about 80°F, which is right where it should be for this time of year.
Overall, it’s a quiet run. The standout is Friday afternoon through Sunday. Friday afternoon (July 24th) gives us a clean 3 to 3ft swell from the SSW with a 17-second period. That’s a groundswell, and the offshore wind will keep it glassy. The energy is moderate (779). It’s a beach break, so that long period might make the waves a little straight, but it’s clean.
Saturday is the best day. Saturday morning (July 25th) has a gentle offshore breeze, 3 to 3ft of SSW swell, and a 19-second period – that’s a long period groundswell. The energy is solid (788). The sets will be clean, well-spaced, and easy to paddle into. Crowds are only “sometimes”, so it’s not a zoo. Saturday afternoon holds a clean 3ft with offshore wind. That’s the one to chase.
After Sunday, the swell fades. By midweek, we’re down to 2 to 3ft with shorter periods. The wind stays okay, but the energy drops into the 200s and 100s. Not worth a special trip.
From August 1st onward, it’s tiny. 2 to 2ft with energy down to 73 and 51. That’s barely a ripple. The wind is occasionally fresh offshore, but the waves are just too weak.
Best bet: Saturday July 25th. The rest is a slow, clean fade. Beginners will be fine all week – nothing gets over 3ft. Experts, there’s nothing here to challenge you.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | S 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 437 | 209 | 480 | 523 | 507 | 578 | 418 | 344 | 407 | 502 | 670 | 662 | 561 | 452 | 411 | 288 | 280 | 215 | 192 | 204 | 198 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:01PM0.42m | 1:48PM0.47m | 2:22PM0.51m | 2:51PM0.54m | 00:40AM0.25m | 3:19PM0.56m | 1:39AM0.27m | 3:46PM0.59m | 2:23AM0.29m | 4:13PM0.60m | 3:02AM0.31m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:32AM0.05m | 5:34AM0.03m | 6:30AM0.02m | 9:48PM0.17m | 7:16AM-0.01m | 9:54PM0.16m | 7:56AM-0.02m | 10:10PM0.15m | 8:33AM-0.04m | 10:31PM0.14m | |||||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 5 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SSW 15 | E 13 | SSW 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 125 | 53 | 480 | 523 | 507 | 578 | 418 | 344 | 302 | 502 | 670 | 662 | 418 | 506 | 569 | 288 | 670 | 215 | 862 | 747 | 736 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | S 11 | E 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 14 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 437 | 209 | 143 | 127 | 170 | 165 | 146 | 106 | 407 | 223 | 38 | 167 | 561 | 452 | 411 | 8 | 280 | 23 | 192 | 204 | 198 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | E 11 | E 18 | SW 15 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | E 13 | E 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 16 | — | SW 21 |
| kJ | 83 | 132 | 143 | 100 | 58 | 6 | 33 | 329 | 101 | 63 | 54 | 46 | 36 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | — | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 12 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 14 | ENE 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 138 | 569 | 124 | 264 | 108 | 198 | 214 | 196 | 187 | 208 | 198 | 87 | 90 | 85 | 94 | 918 | 1319 | 991 | 1279 | 1357 | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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