Surf Forecasts:
Blue Bowls surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blue Bowls over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up.
First up, we’ve got Blue Bowls on the radar. It’s a consistent reef break, and right now the water’s sitting at about 85°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The next few days are a bit of a write-off, though. Friday the 21st is a no-go – onshore wind and poor conditions. Saturday and Sunday are looking marginal at best, with cross-onshore breezes messing with the surface. The swell is there, but the quality just isn’t.
Now, Wednesday the 26th is where things get interesting. That morning and afternoon are looking glassy – light wind, almost no breeze. The swell is coming in from the SSW at about 4ft to 5ft, with a long period of 14 to 17 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it’s going to have some serious energy. Combined wave energy is sitting at 1220 and 1464, which is solid. This is the standout session. The wind is glass, so the waves will be clean. The only thing to watch is the swell direction is a little off the optimum, but with that period and that glass, it’s going to be quality. The water’s still warm, and the crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you might get a few waves to yourself.
After that, things get messy again. A bit of a lull from Thursday the 27th through to Saturday the 29th – cross-onshore winds keep the conditions average. The swell stays, but the wind is a problem.
Then Sunday the 30th of August, the size jumps up. We’re looking at 6ft to 7ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is huge – 2581 to 3352. That’s a lot of power. The wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but if you’re experienced, this is a proper groundswell. It’s going to be a bit bulky for the beach, but a reef break like Blue Bowls can handle it. That Monday the 31st is even bigger, with 8ft swell and 3791 energy. That’s expert territory.
The first few days of September drop off again, with onshore winds and falling swell size. The quality fades. So, bottom line: Wednesday 26th August is your best bet for clean, glassy waves. The big swell on the 30th and 31st is for the more experienced crew, but it’s got the power.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSE 9 | S 13 | SSE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 399 | 383 | 329 | 361 | 268 | 212 | 203 | 304 | 254 | 221 | 209 | 177 | 339 | 627 | 688 | 638 | 1361 | 1245 | 857 | 822 | 537 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:31PM0.69m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:34AM0.59m | 00:48AM0.37m | 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 | |||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 399 | 383 | 329 | 222 | 268 | 126 | 203 | 157 | 190 | 147 | 186 | 177 | 190 | 627 | 688 | 638 | 1361 | 1245 | 857 | 822 | 537 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 8 | 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 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 350 | 355 | 313 | 361 | 225 | 100 | 108 | 304 | 254 | 221 | 209 | 149 | 339 | 190 | 147 | 140 | 103 | 76 | 93 | 117 | 117 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSE 17 | WNW 7 | S 23 | S 13 | S 18 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SSW 18 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 116 | 162 | 99 | 5 | 93 | 212 | 162 | 66 | 122 | 100 | 142 | 34 | 31 | 22 | 23 | 442 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 175 | 175 | 0 | 58 | 58 | 175 | 201 | 58 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 175 | 201 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 16 | 41 | 41 |
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