Surf Forecasts:
Camel Rock surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 453 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Camel Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Camel Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Camel Rock in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Camel Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and here’s how it’s looking at Camel Rock over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, let’s talk Camel Rock. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag here. The first few days are looking pretty average, so don’t get too excited just yet. There’s some moderate wave energy in the water, but the winds aren't playing ball.
Thursday the 10th has some small 2ft SW groundswell at a long 17 seconds, but that cross-on wind is making a mess of things. Friday the 11th is similar, tiny and messy. No good.
Saturday the 12th is where you want to be if you’re keen this week. The morning is glassy with a light 2ft SW groundswell (15 seconds). That is clean and rideable for the beginners. The water temp is 58°, which is about average for this time of year.
Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are a write-off. The swell bumps up a bit, but the cross-shore and cross-on winds are going to turn it into a washing machine. It’ll be a kite surfer’s playground, but not for paddle surfing.
We hit a rough patch here from about the 15th through the 20th. The swell gets weaker and the conditions stay poor. It’s a solid stretch of days with not much to recommend, so don't bother checking the cam.
Now, looking out to the last week of the month, we have a proper stand-out. The morning of Saturday the 19th is still poor, but look at Wednesday the 23rd. The afternoon session is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. We’re seeing a solid 8ft NW swell with glassy conditions. That is a lot of energy coming in, but it’s getting close to expert-only size on the sets. That glassy wind will make for some powerful, clean waves at Camel Rock, but if you’re a beginner, stay well clear. This one is for the experienced crew only.
After that, the 25th settles back down to nice, clean, smaller conditions, perfect for a morning lesson or a fun cruise with 2ft to 3ft SW swell and glassy winds. Good vibes to end the run.
Overall, don’t bother with the first week. Just wait for that Wednesday the 23rd afternoon if you’ve got the chops, or the 25th for a fun, mellow session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 227 | 310 | 299 | 358 | 251 | 209 | 217 | 240 | 276 | 316 | 373 | 354 | 435 | 418 | 354 | 365 | 320 | 281 | 257 | 221 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:51PM2.11m | 12:32PM2.06m | 00:40AM2.03m | 1:03PM2.11m | 1:27AM1.91m | 1:33PM2.12m | 2:16AM1.78m | 2:04PM2.08m | 3:06AM1.65m | 2:36PM2.02m | 4:02AM1.52m | 3:11PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49PM0.33m | 6:13AM-0.06m | 6:35PM0.19m | 6:48AM0.10m | 7:18PM0.10m | 7:22AM0.30m | 8:01PM0.06m | 7:55AM0.51m | 8:45PM0.08m | 8:29AM0.72m | 9:31PM0.13m | 9:04AM0.90m | 10:23PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 17 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 136 | 297 | 255 | 178 | 251 | 149 | 217 | 240 | 276 | 316 | 373 | 354 | 435 | 418 | 354 | 365 | 320 | 281 | 257 | 221 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 146 | 310 | 299 | 358 | 215 | 209 | 167 | 164 | 114 | 87 | 85 | 61 | 44 | 76 | 75 | 64 | 29 | 64 | 40 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 15 | WNW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 15 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 227 | 59 | 59 | 50 | 110 | 68 | 35 | 29 | 12 | 36 | 92 | 78 | 71 | 24 | 59 | 31 | 62 | 46 | 63 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 0 | 387 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 143 | 490 | 0 | 81 | 491 | 0 | 81 | 351 | 0 | 143 | 11 | 0 |
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