Surf Forecasts:
Campus Point surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with 467 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
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 coming up for Campus Point.
We’re looking at a pretty drawn-out run of small, clean waves, nothing too heavy, but there are some sneaky good windows if you’re patient. The water is sitting at 67°F currently, which is a solid 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or just boardies.
The first real standout is Saturday the 24th of July. The morning brings a clean 2ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 24 seconds, and combined energy is strong at 604. That’s groundswell, and it’ll wrap nicely into the point. With a light breeze and cross-off wind, conditions will be clean. The afternoon stays decent with a 3ft swell from the S, period around 13 seconds, and energy at 396 – still clean and surfable. This is the pick of the first week.
The next real highlight lands on Monday the 27th of July. The afternoon session is a beauty: 2ft from the SSW with a long 19-second period, energy at 719, and glassy conditions with light cross-off wind. The forecast says "very good surf conditions" – that’s the kind of call you pay attention to. Tuesday the 28th afternoon is also very good, with 3ft from the SW, 17-second period, energy at 668, and clean winds.
There is a gap around the 29th to 31st where the swell goes a bit wonky and the wind turns onshore or glassy but small. The 29th morning has a 4ft WNW windswell but with onshore wind – that’s a write-off. The good news is the 30th is glassy with waist-high 2ft groundswell from the SSW, making for a fun little session.
Heading into the first week of August, Saturday the 1st looks promising: a 4ft S swell with 13-second period, energy at 485, and cross-off winds. That’s a solid, clean offering for the weekend.
Overall, the best window is the 24th and the 27th-28th. Keep an eye on those dates, because with clean winds and long-period groundswell, Campus Point will be offering up some of its best shape. The 24th is the real standout – that long period and light wind will make for some proper lines.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 24 | S 13 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 194 | 159 | 142 | 238 | 235 | 141 | 166 | 166 | 127 | 204 | 392 | 201 | 215 | 273 | 257 | 104 | 69 | 166 | 368 | 215 | 467 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:10PM1.80m | 1:34AM1.67m | 2:53PM1.83m | 2:44AM1.43m | 3:39PM1.86m | 4:21AM1.26m | 4:27PM1.87m | 6:26AM1.22m | 5:17PM1.89m | 8:06AM1.27m | 6:06PM1.92m | 9:02AM1.34m | 6:53PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:58PM0.95m | 8:04AM0.57m | 9:18PM0.91m | 8:40AM0.77m | 10:46PM0.83m | 9:19AM0.96m | 00:07AM0.71m | 10:07AM1.11m | 1:11AM0.58m | 11:12AM1.20m | 1:59AM0.47m | 12:20PM1.24m | 2:39AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 5 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 32 | 144 | 26 | 238 | 141 | 141 | 166 | 116 | 96 | 204 | 392 | 201 | 215 | 273 | 257 | 86 | 69 | 166 | 40 | 40 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 | WNW 13 | S 16 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 194 | 159 | 142 | 69 | 235 | 121 | 119 | 166 | 127 | 48 | 34 | 77 | 13 | 9 | 58 | 104 | 60 | 68 | 196 | 215 | 212 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | W 6 | WNW 15 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 14 | S 10 | S 16 | SE 12 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 146 | 26 | 39 | 19 | 91 | 10 | 6 | 69 | 48 | 82 | 6 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 49 | 368 | 141 | 467 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 36 | 38 | — | 14 | 24 | — | 10 | 24 | 25 | 69 | 48 | 43 | 112 | 39 | 21 | 73 | 70 | 46 | 55 | 42 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 34 | 0 | 148 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 0 | 0 | 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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