
Surf Forecasts:
Big Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 662 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Big Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first solid call to get in the water is Saturday afternoon, July 25th. The swell is small, around 3 ft from the SSW, and it’s packing some serious grunt for its size – that’s long-period groundswell with a period of 18 seconds, giving it a combined energy of 708 (moderate wave energy). That long period means the waves will have shape and power, but at a beach break like Big Beach, it can make things a little too straight. Still, with a cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 16 mph, it’ll be clean. The water is a warm 80°, which is about average for this time of year.
Sunday the 26th is the standout in this whole outlook. The morning is where it’s at. You’ve got clear skies, a gentle offshore wind from the NE at 9 mph, and clean 3 ft SSW swell. The period stays long at 16 seconds with energy at 581 (moderate). This is the kind of session that’ll have you smiling. The afternoon holds up too, with a slightly smaller 3 ft swell but still clean and offshore.
Monday the 27th keeps the fun going with a clean 3 ft SSW swell in the morning. The wind is light and cross-off from the N at 6 mph. The energy drops a bit to 296 (weak to moderate), but it’s still surfable. The afternoon is similar, just a little more wind.
From Tuesday the 28th onward, the swell starts to fade. You’re looking at 2 ft and below, with the energy dropping into the low 100s and 200s. The wind stays mostly cross-off or offshore, keeping things clean, but the waves are small and ordinary. Nothing to get too excited about.
There’s a long gap of weak, small surf from the middle of the week right through the end of the 16-day window. The energy dips right down to two-digit numbers (like 92 and 40), meaning the wave power is pretty much gone. The swell direction wanders around between SSW and S, and the period varies, but the size is tiny – 1 ft to 2 ft. Even with clean conditions and light winds, it’s just not going to be a proper surf.
So, the honest truth: Sunday the 26th is your best bet. Get out there early for the cleanest, most powerful waves of the stretch. After that, it’s a long wait for the next real pulse.
Stay stoked.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
670 | 662 | 561 | 452 | 329 | 288 | 284 | 213 | 192 | 198 | 195 | 192 | 133 | 229 | 192 | 173 | 166 | 171 | 191 | 146 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:51PM0.54m | 00:40AM0.25m | 3:19PM0.56m | 1:39AM0.27m | 3:46PM0.59m | 2:23AM0.29m | 4:13PM0.60m | 3:02AM0.31m | 4:38PM0.61m | 3:40AM0.33m | 5:03PM0.60m | 4:19AM0.34m | 5:25PM0.59m | 5:00AM0.35m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:48PM0.17m | 7:16AM-0.01m | 9:54PM0.16m | 7:56AM-0.02m | 10:10PM0.15m | 8:33AM-0.04m | 10:31PM0.14m | 9:06AM-0.04m | 10:55PM0.12m | 9:37AM-0.03m | 11:19PM0.12m | 10:08AM-0.01m | 11:43PM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 9 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 15 | SW 15 | E 14 |
670 | 662 | 561 | 513 | 585 | 832 | 878 | 991 | 1380 | 1514 | 786 | 250 | 164 | 229 | 192 | 173 | 166 | 155 | 191 | 199 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 15 | E 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 |
38 | 106 | 334 | 452 | 329 | 288 | 284 | 213 | 192 | 198 | 195 | 192 | 133 | 58 | 154 | 152 | 130 | 119 | 75 | 146 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 9 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 21 | S 16 | W 8 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 12 |
20 | 46 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 19 | — | — | 18 | 17 | 78 | 1 | 25 | 53 | 124 | 171 | 2 | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 13 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
264 | 144 | 87 | 160 | 71 | 19 | 56 | 100 | — | 2747 | — | — | — | 341 | 277 | 228 | 332 | 374 | 523 | 322 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
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Information about the Big Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Big Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Big Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big 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 (Big 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 Big 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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