Surf Forecasts:
Blue Holes surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blue Holes this week:
The surf forecast for Blue Holes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blue Holes in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blue Holes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk in feet and Fahrenheit now for the same stretch.
Big news at Blue Holes – this reef break is consistent but it’s a heavy one. Water temp is about 69°F, which is totally normal for the season. The main story is the size. First few days are hammering in with 12ft to 10ft SW groundswell, combined energy hitting a massive 6882 on Tuesday morning – that’s strong. Only for the experts from the start. Tuesday morning is cloudy with a 16 mph SE wind, cross-off, waves clean but way too big for most. Afternoon the wind goes SSE at 19 mph, cross-shore, and it gets lumpy.
Wednesday the 12th, still 10ft SW swell, 19 mph E wind cross-off, clean but still oversized. Wednesday afternoon drops to 8ft, but tide makes it marginal. Period is 15 seconds – proper groundswell with long lulls, so paddling out is easier if you’re tough enough.
Thursday the 13th morning is the first good look for the brave. Swell is 8ft from the SW, period still 15 seconds, ENE wind 16 mph offshore – clean and lined up. Score says borderline, but for the experienced, it’s getting good.
Friday morning August 14th is the standout of the first week for the hardcore. Swell 8ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, ENE wind 16 mph offshore – moderate offshore and clean. Energy is 3376, solid. Crowds are “sometimes” a thing, and on a morning like this, you’ll have company.
Saturday the 15th morning is still okay for the bold, 6ft from the WSW, NE wind 12 mph offshore, clean. Afternoon turns poor. Sunday the 16th morning is a gem for the size drop – 5ft WSW swell, 13 second period, 9 mph NE wind offshore – gentle and clean. Energy 919, moderate. This opens up to strong intermediates. Afternoon goes onshore.
The next week: Monday the 17th has 8ft WSW swell with a very long 18 second period – proper groundswell, but 12 mph W cross-onshore chop ruins it. For a reef, that long period can make it straight anyway.
Tuesday the 18th morning, 8ft WSW swell, 16 second period, 6 mph NNE cross-off – clean and excellent for experts. Energy 3934, strong. Wednesday the 19th morning is glass – 3 mph S wind, glassy, with 8ft WSW swell. That’s as clean as it gets, but still big. Experts only.
Thursday the 20th morning, swell back to 10ft with 3 mph NNE cross-off – slight wind, clean waves, but massive. Energy 5197, very strong.
After that, it winds down. Friday the 21st morning is the best for the non-chargers – 6ft WSW swell, 15 second period, 3 mph NNE glassy wind. Clean, lined up, energy 1908 – moderate and manageable. Saturday the 22nd jumps back to 12ft with onshore chop – no good.
Sunday the 23rd is poor all day. Monday and Tuesday the 24th-25th have smaller swell but cross or cross-onshore winds – marginal. Wednesday the 26th morning has 6ft but a light cross-onshore – just marginal.
Best on offer: For the hardcore, Friday morning August 14th is the one – clean offshore, solid 8ft SW groundswell. For everyone else, Sunday morning August 16th is the call – 5ft, glassy, clean. And Wednesday morning August 21st is a beauty for a moderate session too.
Crowds can show up at Blue Holes, but the size will keep the crowd in check.
Stay safe, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6882 | 7230 | 6201 | 3784 | 2722 | 2173 | 2523 | 3256 | 3863 | 3376 | 2917 | 2293 | 1468 | 1351 | 990 | 649 | 2033 | 2355 | 3777 | 3777 | 4031 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:34AM0.92m | 10:27AM0.89m | 2:02AM0.50m | 11:15AM0.84m | 00:48AM0.52m | 11:58AM0.78m | 00:49AM0.56m | 12:35PM0.71m | 1:06AM0.60m | 1:05PM0.63m | 1:30AM0.64m | 1:24PM0.56m | 1:59AM0.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:50PM0.35m | 7:12PM0.37m | 2:41AM0.50m | 7:28PM0.40m | 4:36AM0.48m | 7:34PM0.43m | 5:47AM0.47m | 7:28PM0.46m | 6:53AM0.46m | 7:15PM0.46m | 8:06AM0.46m | 7:01PM0.45m | |||||||||
 |  |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 |
| kJ | 6882 | 7230 | 6201 | 3784 | 2722 | 2173 | 2523 | 3256 | 3863 | 3376 | 2917 | 2293 | 1468 | 1351 | 990 | 649 | 2033 | 2355 | 3777 | 3777 | 4031 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 22 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 22 | 119 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 270 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 184 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | SSE 5 | ENE 4 | — | S 6 | — | — | E 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | — | 41 | 10 | — | 49 | — | — | 5 | 10 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2067 | 2 | 101 | 2 | 101 | 101 | 2 | 101 | 0 | 121 | 101 | 0 | 425 | 2 | 0 | 371 | 637 | 1876 | 1003 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North West WA | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Blue Holes surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
Information about the Blue Holes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blue Holes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blue Holes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blue Holes 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 Holes) 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 Blue Holes 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.
Are you planning a holiday in North West WA? If you are looking for accommodation near Blue Holes, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North West WA, consider staying in Geraldton which is 126 km (78 miles) away.
Nearest