
Surf Forecasts:
Big Eds surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, ENE swell with 1,680 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Eds this week:
The surf forecast for Big Eds over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Big Eds in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Eds over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
502 | 452 | 344 | 268 | 289 | 330 | 439 | 1526 | 1359 | 1192 | 1419 | 1279 | 972 | 1082 | 944 | 1259 | 1314 | 1119 | 615 | 516 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:55PM0.52m | 8:03AM0.61m | 10:22AM0.66m | 11:33AM0.74m | 12:17PM0.80m | 11:18PM0.35m | 12:51PM0.84m | 00:17AM0.43m | 1:22PM0.86m | 1:02AM0.51m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36AM0.43m | 11:38PM0.05m | 00:37AM0.07m | 2:20AM0.09m | 4:07AM0.07m | 7:43PM0.28m | 5:19AM0.03m | 7:44PM0.24m | 6:13AM0.00m | 7:57PM0.20m | |||||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | SW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ENE 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | E 7 |
66 | 63 | 123 | 109 | 109 | 329 | 439 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 33 | 1279 | 972 | 1082 | 944 | 1259 | 1314 | 1119 | 1375 | 1187 | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 10 | E 17 | E 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | N 8 | SW 16 | N 6 | E 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | WSW 11 |
10 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 79 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 35 | 64 | 17 | 107 | 118 | 217 | 339 | 615 | 516 | 270 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NW 11 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | NE 9 |
11 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 12 | — | — | 27 | 6 | 64 | 37 | 116 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 69 | 195 | 179 | 114 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | — | N 6 | — | — | E 4 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — |
502 | 452 | 344 | 268 | 289 | 330 | 297 | 1526 | 1359 | 1192 | 1419 | — | 19 | — | — | 10 | — | 33 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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Information about the Big Eds Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Big Eds provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Big Eds can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big Eds 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 Eds) 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 Eds 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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