Surf Forecasts:
Brunswick River surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with 423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brunswick River this week:
The surf forecast for Brunswick River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Brunswick River in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brunswick River over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
402 | 385 | 396 | 338 | 297 | 227 | 188 | 188 | 149 | 106 | 141 | 106 | 96 | 46 | 43 | 102 | 41 | 25 | 14 | 24 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 10:24PM1.89m | 10:46AM1.12m | 11:12PM1.80m | 11:40AM1.12m | 00:00AM1.67m | 12:38PM1.12m | 00:48AM1.53m | 1:39PM1.14m | 1:37AM1.39m | 2:43PM1.18m | 2:28AM1.25m | 3:47PM1.24m | 3:21AM1.14m | 4:45PM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:07AM0.22m | 4:23PM0.21m | 5:58AM0.25m | 5:16PM0.31m | 6:49AM0.29m | 6:14PM0.41m | 7:39AM0.32m | 7:19PM0.51m | 8:27AM0.34m | 8:34PM0.59m | 9:13AM0.35m | 9:52PM0.62m | 9:57AM0.34m | ||||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
— | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
402 | 385 | 396 | 338 | 297 | 227 | 188 | 188 | 149 | 106 | 141 | 106 | 96 | 58 | 73 | 64 | 41 | 229 | 144 | 133 | 122 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | NNE 5 | SSE 11 | NNE 5 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
21 | 34 | 33 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 25 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 46 | 43 | 28 | 10 | 25 | 6 | 24 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 6 | — | E 13 | — | N 9 | S 20 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 9 | S 12 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 16 | NE 8 | E 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
39 | 10 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | WSW 2 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | S 7 | — | — | SSW 3 | — |
— | — | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 28 | 37 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 26 | 102 | 251 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 14 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
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Information about the Brunswick River Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Brunswick River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Brunswick River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brunswick River 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 (Brunswick River) 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 Brunswick River 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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