
Surf Forecasts:
Botany Bay surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ESE swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Botany Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Botany Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Botany Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | NNE 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
125 | 104 | 14 | 17 | 25 | 48 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:59PM0.33m | 2:57PM0.33m | 3:57PM0.33m | 1:13AM0.17m | 4:53PM0.33m | 2:34AM0.18m | 5:39PM0.34m | 3:52AM0.20m | 6:17PM0.34m | 5:08AM0.23m | 6:49PM0.34m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:27AM0.06m | 7:28AM0.06m | 00:10AM0.17m | 8:41AM0.08m | 00:23AM0.18m | 9:51AM0.09m | 00:42AM0.18m | 10:53AM0.10m | 1:02AM0.18m | 11:49AM0.11m | 1:21AM0.17m | ||||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNW 9 | SSE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ENE 8 |
13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 48 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 7 | NNE 11 | NNW 9 | SSE 5 | E 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | N 7 | SSE 5 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | ENE 8 | N 6 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
1 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 7 | N 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 6 | E 8 | N 12 | ENE 8 | NNE 11 | SE 5 |
— | — | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ENE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
125 | 104 | 49 | 40 | 13 | 8 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 28 | 27 | 9 | 24 | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 107 | 78 | 78 | 240 | 78 | 78 | 240 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 833 | 833 | 223 | 701 | 833 | 445 | 887 | 217 | 35 |
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Information about the Botany Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Botany Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Botany Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Botany Bay 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 (Botany Bay) 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 Botany Bay 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.
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