
Surf Forecasts:
Binalong Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Binalong Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Binalong Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Binalong Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Binalong Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been glued to the charts for the next 16 days at Binalong Beach. This is a river mouth setup, exposed to the south-east, and right now, the water’s sitting at 58°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for early August.
Alright, let’s be honest: the first few days are a write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and there’s nothing to get excited about until Thursday morning, the 6th of August. That’s nearly a week away from now. The wait is a grind, but it’s not unusual for this spot.
Thursday morning, the 6th, is where it finally kicks. The swell jumps to 5ft from the south with a glassy wind—WNW 5 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 651, and the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s a bit on the sloppy side, but the glassy conditions will make it clean. This is a standout for the near term. The afternoon drops to 4ft from the SSE with glassy wind again, energy at 300.
Friday morning, the 7th, holds similar 5ft swell from the south, glassy wind, energy at 443, but the period is only 7 seconds. It’s still good, but the afternoon gets a poor onshore wind—NNE 10 mph—so it’s a half-day window.
Then the lull returns. Saturday and Sunday are weak, and Monday the 10th barely registers a pulse. The next real standout doesn’t come until Friday morning, the 14th of August—over a week away. That morning brings 8ft from the northeast, period 10 seconds, glassy calm with no wind, and energy a strong 979. This is one for experienced surfers, as it’s getting big. The afternoon, however, jumps to 10ft from the south with an onshore NNE 5 mph. The energy surges to 1733, but the report flags it as too big for this break—so be careful.
Saturday morning, the 15th, pushes 12ft from the south, energy at a massive 4633. That’s too big for all but the most expert crew. The afternoon drops to 8ft from the south, period 11 seconds, with glassy SSE wind and energy at 1350. This is excellent—big, clean, and powerful groundswell, best for experienced surfers. The long period (11 seconds) means better-shaped waves and longer waits between sets.
Sunday morning, the 16th, gives 6ft from the SSE, period 11 seconds, energy 924, with a cross-off S wind. It’s very good, but the afternoon gets marginal. Monday the 17th fades out with onshore wind and chop.
My pick for the best on offer is the Thursday morning, 6th of August, for the first clean swell, and the Saturday afternoon, 15th of August, for the big, glassy groundswell—but that’s for the experienced only. Crowds are possible at Binalong Beach, so keep that in mind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
121 | 55 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 12 | 30 | 48 | 40 | 799 | 283 | 159 | 120 | 264 | 139 | 56 | 23 | 16 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:43PM1.18m | 11:44AM1.10m | 11:31PM1.10m | 12:24PM1.15m | 00:27AM1.03m | 1:09PM1.20m | 1:34AM0.97m | 1:58PM1.26m | 2:49AM0.93m | 2:54PM1.31m | 4:08AM0.92m | 3:53PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:42PM0.51m | 5:18AM0.24m | 5:37PM0.48m | 5:54AM0.30m | 6:37PM0.45m | 6:35AM0.36m | 7:42PM0.40m | 7:22AM0.43m | 8:51PM0.34m | 8:16AM0.48m | 9:59PM0.26m | 9:17AM0.52m | 11:05PM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | NNE 7 | SE 11 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | N 5 | NE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
121 | 75 | 18 | 56 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 30 | 48 | 40 | 636 | 186 | 159 | 120 | 167 | 82 | 56 | 23 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | NE 6 | N 5 | NE 6 | S 9 | E 13 | S 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | — | E 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ENE 8 |
4 | 40 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 123 | 72 | — | 6 | 57 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | SE 12 | E 17 | SE 11 | E 16 | ESE 13 | S 8 | ENE 15 | NNE 6 | SE 12 | ENE 13 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 |
6 | 55 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 59 | 69 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | N 6 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | S 8 | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 5 |
5 | — | 104 | 16 | 13 | — | 3 | 7 | 53 | 131 | 799 | 283 | — | 61 | 264 | 139 | — | 1 | 9 | 104 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 113 | 120 | 113 | 113 | 188 | 189 | 113 | 113 | 270 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 113 | 189 | 113 | 113 | 189 | 69 |
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The above surf forecast table for Binalong Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Binalong Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Binalong 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 (Binalong 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 Binalong 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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