Surf Forecasts:
Blue Bowls surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blue Bowls this week:
The surf forecast for Blue Bowls over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blue Bowls in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blue Bowls over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Blue Bowls.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first week or so is pretty much a write-off for anything decent. You’ll see some small, weak swells, but the conditions are just not there. The wind is often cross-on or onshore, and the wave quality is rated as poor or marginal. A few days, like Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of August, have some tiny waves around 2 ft to 3 ft, but they’re coming from the south with a moderate combined energy (around 460-570), and the wind is just not clean enough to make it worthwhile. Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell for a good stretch.
The real story starts to pick up towards the end of the month. The standout window is from Sunday the 30th of August into Monday the 1st of September. We’re looking at some serious groundswell. The swell starts to build on Saturday the 29th, with a 4 ft SSW swell and a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1401, which is a solid moderate-plus. By Sunday morning, the swell is 8 ft from the SSW, with a period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 3638. This is a proper, powerful, long-period groundswell. The water temp is sitting at 85°, about average for this time of year.
Now, for a reef break like Blue Bowls, this is where it gets interesting. The swell direction (SSW) is a solid match for the optimum SE direction, so it’ll wrap in nicely. The wind is forecast to be light cross-on, which is workable and will keep it reasonably clean. However, at 8 ft to 8 ft, this is getting into expert territory. It’s gonna be big, powerful, and with a period that long, the sets will be well-spaced but heavy. This is not a day for beginners. The crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, and with a swell this size, you can bet it’ll be busy.
The swell holds through Monday the 31st, still 7 ft to 8 ft, with lighter winds, but the period drops a little. After that, it starts to fade into the first week of September, with smaller swells and more onshore wind, so the quality drops off quickly.
So, the best bet is clear: Sunday the 30th of August and Monday the 1st of September are the ones to circle. Be ready for a big, powerful, long-period groundswell at Blue Bowls. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is your window. The rest of the 16 days? Not much to write home about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 9 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 293 | 284 | 208 | 162 | 304 | 254 | 221 | 209 | 227 | 339 | 627 | 688 | 638 | 740 | 1093 | 857 | 687 | 480 | 331 | 181 | 212 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:16AM0.68m | 12:02PM0.76m | 11:06PM0.60m | 12:27PM0.85m | 11:59PM0.69m | 12:50PM0.94m | 00:35AM0.79m | 1:13PM1.02m | 1:06AM0.88m | 1:35PM1.08m | 1:36AM0.97m | 1:57PM1.12m | 2:06AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:55AM0.39m | 6:57PM0.51m | 5:26AM0.32m | 6:55PM0.44m | 6:07AM0.25m | 7:07PM0.37m | 6:39AM0.19m | 7:24PM0.30m | 7:08AM0.15m | 7:44PM0.23m | 7:36AM0.13m | 8:05PM0.17m | |||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 274 | 138 | 208 | 157 | 160 | 172 | 143 | 147 | 227 | 194 | 627 | 688 | 638 | 740 | 1093 | 857 | 687 | 167 | 173 | 147 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 293 | 284 | 163 | 144 | 304 | 254 | 221 | 209 | 149 | 339 | 194 | 147 | 131 | 117 | 150 | 135 | 158 | 480 | 331 | 181 | 183 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | S 9 | S 20 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 5 | 42 | 125 | 162 | 67 | 69 | 79 | 142 | 33 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 333 | 461 | 31 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 130 | 212 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 58 | 175 | 175 | 201 | 201 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 16 | 41 | 201 | 456 | 449 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Blue Bowls provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blue Bowls can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blue Bowls 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 (Blue Bowls) 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).
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