Surf Forecasts:
Brighton surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SW swell with 893 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brighton this week:
The surf forecast for Brighton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Brighton in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brighton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight: lookin’ through the next 16 days, Brighton is pretty much a write-off for any decent surf. It’s a bleak run, mate. The first break that shows up on the board is on Tuesday, August 25th, but it’s a total dud—0.3ft of weak, 9-second swell from the west, smacked by a 30 km/h crosswind. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is a staggering 4° warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s unnatural, feels like bath water. The combined energy is a measly 2 (weak). There’s nothing to paddle out for.
The whole first week is a washout. Wednesday, August 26th, has a tiny 1ft swell with a 4-second period and onshore wind. Thursday, August 27th, bumps up to 2ft, but it’s choppy and messy thanks to 25 km/h cross-on winds. Friday, August 28th, sees a spike to 8ft (moderate energy at 667), but the wind is screaming onshore at 25 km/h, and the period is a short, weak 7 seconds. That’s not surf—that’s a washing machine. Saturday, August 29th, is worse with 45 km/h winds and the same junky swell. Kite surfers might get a kick out of this, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a hard pass.
The gap of poor conditions drags right through the end of August and into the first week of September. There’s a brief moment on Friday, September 4th, where the wind goes light cross-off at 15 km/h, but the swell is only 3ft and weak. Not worth the wetsuit.
Saturday, September 5th, is the only real standout in the whole 16 days. The morning brings a clean 8ft swell from the southwest, with a 7-second period, and light cross-off winds from the northwest at 15 km/h. The combined energy is strong at 740 (strong). But here’s the catch: it’s borderline for beginners at that size, and the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and fat at a beach break like Brighton. Still, if you’re an experienced local, that morning session is the best you’re gonna get. Just be aware—crowds are likely here, and it’s an inconsistent spot, so it’s not a gimme. The afternoon gets messy again with crosswind.
After that, Sunday, September 6th, is back to small and weak, and Monday, September 7th, has a 1ft, 12-second period swell but with 35 km/h crosswinds. The rest of the window is a repeat of the same: small, onshore, blown-out junk.
Honestly, for Brighton, this is a long dry spell. It’s not unusual for this area—it tends to go quiet like this. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, you’re better off waiting for the next proper system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | SSW 4 | SE 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 667 | 394 | 516 | 641 | 388 | 57 | 28 | 130 | 168 | 264 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:39AM4.36m | 10:53PM4.58m | 11:18AM4.75m | 11:29PM4.93m | 11:52AM5.11m | 00:03AM5.25m | 12:24PM5.42m | 00:36AM5.50m | 12:56PM5.66m | 1:08AM5.68m | 1:29PM5.81m | 1:42AM5.75m | 2:02PM5.84m | 2:17AM5.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:33PM1.55m | 4:57AM1.19m | 5:16PM1.21m | 5:36AM0.83m | 5:54PM0.89m | 6:11AM0.52m | 6:29PM0.62m | 6:44AM0.30m | 7:02PM0.44m | 7:17AM0.17m | 7:35PM0.34m | 7:50AM0.16m | 8:09PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | E 4 | W 7 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | SW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 26 | — | — | — | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | ENE 4 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | NE 5 | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | SSW 4 | SE 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 13 | 26 | — | 20 | 667 | 394 | 516 | 641 | 388 | 57 | 28 | 130 | 168 | 264 | 153 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 351 | 316 | 295 | 363 | 351 | 385 | 274 | 161 | 231 | 123 | 143 | 421 | 462 | 166 | 135 | 591 | 658 | 538 | 432 | 348 | 121 |
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