Surf Forecasts:
Boulders surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,442 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boulders this week:
The surf forecast for Boulders over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boulders in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boulders over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, let’s talk Boulders. Straight off the bat, the first week is a total bummer. From Monday the 6th through Monday the 13th of July, it’s all cross-onshore junk – lumpy, choppy, and just plain messy. Nothing worth getting wet for.
Now, Thursday morning the 9th of July is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a light, clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 6 mph, and a 4 ft swell from the SW with a real long 17-second period. That’s some serious groundswell, and the combined energy is at a strong 2022. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that long period can make it a bit straight on a beach break. Since Boulders is a consistent reef spot that’s fairly exposed, it should hold up well. Just a heads up, it can get crowded sometimes.
Thursday afternoon the 9th is still okay, but the wind flicks to a light cross-on from the SW at 3 mph, making it a touch more marginal. The swell jumps to 7 ft but stays with that long 17-second period.
Things go downhill again from the 10th through to the 18th. Onshore winds, big messy surf, and the period drops off. Not worth chasing.
But then we get a proper reward. Monday the 20th of July afternoon is a beauty. Offshore wind from the N at 12 mph, clean, with an 8 ft swell from the ESE at 10 seconds. That’s a powerful wave, but at 8 ft, it’s for experts only. The energy is strong at 1855.
Then Tuesday the 21st of July afternoon is the absolute winner. Glassy conditions – wind from the SSW at just 3 mph, dead calm. An 8 ft ESE swell at 10 seconds, and the report says excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the day. Clean, powerful, and all for the crew who know what they’re doing. The combined energy is 1688.
So, the first week is a write-off. Thursday the 9th morning is a nice little window for the experienced, but the real scores are Monday the 20th afternoon and especially Tuesday the 21st afternoon. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 597 | 286 | 214 | 407 | 375 | 235 | 341 | 564 | 951 | 2442 | 2002 | 1801 | 1633 | 1299 | 888 | 892 | 667 | 1284 | 1203 | 1243 | 486 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:27PM0.92m | 11:40AM0.92m | 00:20AM0.96m | 12:39PM0.91m | 1:16AM1.01m | 1:41PM0.92m | 2:13AM1.06m | 2:45PM0.95m | 3:12AM1.13m | 3:46PM0.98m | 4:09AM1.19m | 4:45PM1.02m | 5:06AM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:28AM0.33m | 5:52PM0.26m | 6:29AM0.30m | 6:47PM0.25m | 7:33AM0.26m | 7:46PM0.22m | 8:37AM0.19m | 8:46PM0.18m | 9:39AM0.12m | 9:46PM0.14m | 10:38AM0.05m | 10:44PM0.09m | 11:34AM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 |
 | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | 6:13 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 17 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 597 | 286 | 214 | 116 | 103 | 235 | 203 | 519 | 716 | 2442 | 2002 | 1801 | 1633 | 1299 | 888 | 892 | 667 | 1284 | 1203 | 1243 | 486 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 23 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSE 10 | SW 17 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 14 | 13 | 30 | 47 | 21 | 124 | 190 | 173 | 951 | 234 | 168 | 57 | 191 | 114 | 90 | 89 | 390 | 303 | 455 | 449 | 421 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | — | SW 21 | ENE 9 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SW 18 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 39 | 32 | 32 | 18 | — | 72 | 25 | 564 | 182 | 86 | 61 | 140 | 47 | 33 | 24 | 152 | 90 | 75 | 50 | 53 | 145 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | — | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | 19 | 94 | 141 | 407 | 375 | 103 | 341 | 108 | 173 | — | 14 | — | — | 24 | 31 | 20 | — | 7 | 18 | — | 43 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 584 | 577 | 577 | 577 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 62 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 614 | 614 | 1011 | 1011 | 1506 | 105 | 577 | 577 | 866 | 584 |
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The above surf forecast table for Boulders provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boulders can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boulders 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 (Boulders) 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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