Surf Forecasts:
Campus Point surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Campus Point this week:
The surf forecast for Campus Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Campus Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Campus Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer at Campus Point over the next couple of weeks.
The pattern is a bit of a slow burner, with mostly small, average waves and a lot of 'ordinary' conditions in the mix. The first few days are pretty lackluster, with the real standout action looking like it's gonna be a solid window around the middle of next week and into the weekend.
We kick off on Friday the 11th with tiny 2ft SW swell, but the water is a stunning 72°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a real treat. The winds are light and variable, but the surf is just too small and weak to get excited about. That theme carries through Saturday the 12th as well.
Things finally start to look up on Sunday morning the 13th. We've got a 4ft WNW swell with moderate energy and clean conditions thanks to light cross-offshore winds. The period is a short 9 seconds, so it won't be the most powerful, but it's the best we've seen so far. The afternoon drops off quickly though.
Monday the 14th has a bit more promise. The afternoon shows a clean 3ft W swell with a solid energy reading. Light winds should keep it tidy. Not a standout, but a definite improvement.
Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are back to being pretty ordinary with small, weak swell.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout of the whole forecast period looks to be Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th. Saturday afternoon brings a clean 5ft WNW swell with strong energy, with light offshore winds. That’s the pick of the bunch – a proper fun-sized day with good energy. Then Sunday the 20th keeps the ball rolling with a clean 4ft WNW swell in the afternoon and light winds. Both days will see some nice, clean waves at this point break.
There's also a nice run from Monday the 21st through Tuesday the 22nd. Monday stays clean with consistent 2ft SW swell and good energy. Tuesday the 22nd is a real gem for the glassy conditions – the afternoon forecast shows a glassy 2ft SW swell. That's going to be smooth as silk.
After that, we fade back into small, ordinary conditions for the final few days of the period. Crowds are always a possibility here at Campus Point, especially when it's clean and the swell is up.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is mostly a write-off. Get ready for that window from Saturday the 19th through to Tuesday the 22nd. That’s your best bet for the cleanest, most energetic surf. Keep your eyes on Saturday afternoon and that glassy Tuesday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 196 | 146 | 171 | 102 | 102 | 96 | 237 | 58 | 424 | 197 | 158 | 166 | 166 | 94 | 70 | 88 | 53 | 98 | 31 | 123 | 120 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:33AM1.95m | 10:35PM1.96m | 11:01AM2.00m | 11:21PM1.79m | 11:30AM2.01m | 00:10AM1.60m | 11:59AM1.98m | 1:05AM1.43m | 12:31PM1.92m | 2:21AM1.29m | 1:08PM1.84m | 5:08AM1.24m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:32PM0.57m | 4:46AM0.47m | 5:18PM0.52m | 5:14AM0.65m | 6:05PM0.52m | 5:39AM0.83m | 6:55PM0.55m | 6:02AM0.99m | 7:53PM0.61m | 6:19AM1.13m | 9:08PM0.66m | 5:56AM1.24m | 10:39PM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 196 | 67 | 171 | 62 | 102 | 96 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 197 | 158 | 166 | 166 | 94 | 70 | 48 | 33 | 19 | 47 | 123 | 120 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | SSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 24 | 146 | 42 | 102 | 59 | 29 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 48 | 47 | 75 | 65 | 38 | 39 | 88 | 38 | 98 | 18 | 46 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | WSW 16 | S 9 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 3 | SSE 10 | S 18 | S 17 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 17 | 51 | 14 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 55 | 53 | 26 | 31 | 72 | 104 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 5 | ESE 2 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 30 | 107 | 59 | — | 87 | 131 | 237 | 263 | 424 | — | — | 24 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Campus Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Campus Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Campus Point 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 (Campus Point) 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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