Surf Forecasts:
Blue Bowls surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with 2,602 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 1.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blue Bowls over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Blue Bowls over the next couple of weeks.
First things first, the water temp is sitting at about 85°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so nothing wild going on there.
The next week or so is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’ve got some funky conditions early on with risk of thunderstorms and a bit of a cross-breeze. The swell hangs around the 5 feet range from the SSE, but the wind's not playing ball, so the surf quality is pretty marginal.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, the 16th of August. That morning it goes glassy – a 5 km/h SSW breeze, and there’s 4 feet of SSE swell rolling in. The combined energy is moderate (388), but with that glassy surface, it’ll be smooth and clean. Not a huge swell, but it’ll be fun for an intermediate.
Now, the standout window is Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 19th. Monday morning sees a jump in energy (2373) with 5 feet of SSW groundswell, but it’s still a touch cross-onshore. Wednesday the 19th is the real pick though. Both the morning and afternoon are glassy, with clean offshore breezes. The swell is from the SSW, 5 feet in the morning and 4 feet in the afternoon, but the period is 16 seconds – that’s proper long-period groundswell. At a reef break like Blue Bowls, that’s going to produce some great, shaped-up lines. Combined energy is strong (1542 and 1401), so there’s some serious push in the water. This is for experienced surfers though – it’s not a beginner session.
After that, the swell drops right off after the 20th, with a lot of poor-to-marginal days and choppy wind. The 22nd and beyond are a write-off for paddle surfing, with messy onshore conditions and very little size. There’s a small pulse of energy on the 23rd from a long-period SSW swell (22 seconds), but the wind is cross-onshore again, so it’s messy.
Overall, if you can get out on the morning of the 16th, or the Tuesday-Wednesday window of the 18th-19th, you’re in for the best of it. Wednesday the 19th is the crown jewel here.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 122mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 606 | 595 | 649 | 562 | 562 | 551 | 466 | 363 | 265 | 466 | 466 | 408 | 214 | 209 | 356 | 320 | 286 | 628 | 1986 | 2602 | 2495 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:11PM1.05m | 00:54AM0.88m | 1:43PM1.11m | 1:37AM0.97m | 2:12PM1.14m | 2:17AM1.03m | 2:39PM1.15m | 2:54AM1.06m | 3:05PM1.13m | 3:29AM1.05m | 3:30PM1.09m | 4:03AM1.01m | 3:53PM1.03m | 4:36AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.34m | 7:08AM0.08m | 7:53PM0.25m | 7:47AM0.07m | 8:22PM0.18m | 8:21AM0.10m | 8:50PM0.13m | 8:54AM0.15m | 9:19PM0.11m | 9:23AM0.21m | 9:46PM0.11m | 9:51AM0.29m | 10:13PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 60 | 27 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 606 | 595 | 649 | 562 | 562 | 551 | 466 | 363 | 265 | 466 | 466 | 408 | 214 | 209 | 356 | 320 | 286 | 245 | 1986 | 2602 | 2495 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 330 | 226 | 148 | 142 | 144 | 15 | 226 | 223 | 204 | 142 | 236 | 136 | 173 | 173 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 628 | 251 | 207 | 190 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 9 | SSW 17 | NW 9 | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 227 | 43 | 30 | 14 | 21 | 117 | 28 | 49 | 201 | 22 | 23 | 43 | 138 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 144 | 136 | 114 | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 15 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 58 | 175 | 201 | 201 | 0 | 1208 | 1208 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 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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