Surf Forecasts:
Campus Point surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with 482 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Campus Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
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 the next couple of weeks.
This stretch starts off pretty quiet, but we’ve got a few windows that look worth your time. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with small, weak surf and cross conditions. Things start to build from the 18th, but the real standouts are a bit further out.
The first real glimmer comes on Saturday the 18th. Campus Point is seeing a small but clean little pulse of 2ft from the SW with a very long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with light cross-off winds, it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate (383), so don’t expect bombs, but for a point break, that long period will wrap in nicely. The water is currently 66°, which is a notable 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so the wetsuit can be a bit thinner.
Moving into Monday the 20th is a treat. The morning is looking glassy with a 3ft S swell at 13 seconds, and the energy jumps up to a solid 543. That’s a significant step up in power. The wind is dead flat, so expect clean, lined-up sets. This is a good one for intermediates, as the size is very manageable. Crowds are often around here, so get there early.
The absolute standout, though, is Saturday the 25th. That morning we’ve got a 4ft S swell with a 14-second period, but the combined energy is a whopping 1266. That’s strong, powerful surf for Campus Point. Winds are light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is getting into the size where stronger intermediates and above will have a blast. The afternoon holds similar quality with slightly less size. Mark that date down, but remember it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.
The end of the month around the 27th and 28th also shows some clean, solid 3ft SW groundswell with good energy, but it’s not quite the peak of the 25th. The 30th and 31st look like a drop-off again, so the window is clear.
Overall, there’s plenty to look forward to, but the 25th is the clear winner. Get out there when you can.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 197 | 184 | 202 | 127 | 97 | 96 | 194 | 159 | 142 | 190 | 230 | 482 | 352 | 356 | 125 | 189 | 252 | 150 | 186 | 213 | 160 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 12:45PM1.70m | 11:46PM2.18m | 1:27PM1.75m | 00:38AM1.94m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.97m | 6:48AM0.15m | 6:48PM0.96m | 7:27AM0.35m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 5 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 197 | 184 | 202 | 127 | 87 | 63 | 43 | 37 | 20 | 304 | 411 | 482 | 352 | 356 | 82 | 189 | 252 | 150 | 186 | 213 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | S 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 89 | 87 | 127 | 104 | 97 | 96 | 194 | 144 | 109 | 190 | 230 | 73 | 122 | 125 | 125 | 50 | 106 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | W 7 | WNW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | WNW 13 | S 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 75 | 72 | 69 | 54 | 54 | 77 | 146 | 159 | 142 | 24 | 91 | 9 | 69 | 69 | 64 | 82 | 34 | 77 | 30 | 12 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | W 7 | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 33 | — | — | 55 | — | 30 | — | — | 22 | 17 | — | 10 | 20 | 7 | 50 | 24 | 10 | 52 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 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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