Surf Forecasts:
Blue Bowls surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,883 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. 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 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blue Bowls over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty.
Let’s break down what Blue Bowls is serving up over the next couple weeks. There’s a slow start, but hold out—there’s some absolute gold later on.
Right now through the weekend, it’s flat and forgettable. From Thursday the 13th to Sunday the 16th, the swell is small and messy—1.0 ft to 2 ft from the SSE, with a weak 10-second period. Winds are cross to cross-on, so the surface is chopped up. Combined wave energy is low to moderate (326 to 727), and the call is marginal or poor. Nothing to get excited about.
Then things flip. Monday the 17th is the real standout. Early morning, it’s glassy—dead calm wind from the SSW at just 3 mph. Swell comes in at 5 ft from the SSW with a very long 20-second period. Combined energy is 2300, which is strong. This is proper groundswell, and with the reef bottom, the waves should be clean, powerful, and well-shaped for experienced surfers. The swell direction isn’t the ideal SE listed, but it’s close enough. Crowds are possible. Water temp is 85°, about normal for this time of year.
Tuesday the 18th keeps the stoke high. Morning glass again, with swell pushing 7 ft from the SSW and an 18-second period. Combined energy is 2723—very strong. That’s expert territory. The afternoon stays glassy with 6 ft waves. That long period groundswell will make the reef feel heavier, so don’t go in blind.
Wednesday the 19th offers clean conditions with light offshore NW and cross-off WNW winds. Swell drops a bit to 5 ft to 5 ft but still carries a 16-second period, with combined energy around 1809 to 2006. Solid session in the mix.
Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st see the swell fade to 1.0 ft to 4 ft, but winds stay clean. Worth a paddle if you’re around.
From Saturday the 22nd onward, the onshore wind kicks in hard from the south and SSE, blowing right into the break. A big swell pulse hits on the 28th and 29th of August (2 ft to 2 ft from the SSW), but with steady onshore wind, it’s blown out and ugly. Combined energy reads over 2000 again, but without good wind, it’s a no-go.
The window to chase is Monday 17th through Wednesday 19th. That’s your clean, powerful, and worthwhile run. Don’t sleep on it.
Stay salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 466 | 327 | 303 | 436 | 436 | 378 | 214 | 170 | 356 | 327 | 286 | 680 | 2060 | 2684 | 2495 | 2490 | 2189 | 1410 | 1029 | 1149 | 1046 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:14PM0.95m | 5:11AM0.85m | 4:31PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:17AM0.36m | 10:41PM0.18m | 10:42AM0.44m | 11:10PM0.24m | ||||||||
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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 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 466 | 327 | 303 | 436 | 436 | 378 | 214 | 156 | 356 | 327 | 286 | 281 | 2060 | 2684 | 2495 | 2490 | 2189 | 1410 | 1029 | 1149 | 1046 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 22 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 261 | 258 | 163 | 188 | 232 | 136 | 173 | 170 | 58 | 55 | 45 | 680 | 240 | 177 | 166 | 135 | 115 | 775 | 822 | 512 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 28 | 82 | 201 | 22 | 35 | 56 | 50 | 47 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 142 | 47 | 151 | 113 | 98 | 24 | 132 | 155 | 148 | 150 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 175 | 997 | 58 | 201 | 1066 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 58 | 58 | 16 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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