Surf Forecasts:
Campus Point surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 559 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s 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 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Campus Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Campus Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Campus Point. The only spot we’ve got, so that’s where we’re surfing. The water is a toasty 69°F, which is a good 6°F warmer than normal for the season – feels like a hot tub.
We kick off on Saturday, 25 July. Small but clean, with a 2ft swell from the SSW, a long 21-second period. The combined energy is moderate (407). Wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, so the surface will be glassy. It’s a point break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. Sets will be spaced out, but the shape will be there. It’s fairly consistent, but expect company – crowds are often around.
The best window is Sunday morning, 26 July. The swell picks up a touch to 2ft from the SW, period still a solid 19 seconds, and energy is a bit stronger at 514. Wind is still light and cross-off, keeping it clean. That’s your pick of the early days.
Monday, 27 July, has a similar deal – 3ft at 18 seconds in the morning, but with a cross-shore wind, so expect a few ripples. Afternoon cleans up again with a cross-off breeze and 2ft swell. Tuesday, 28 July, is more ordinary with cross-shore wind and smaller surf, but still rideable.
Wednesday, 30 July, afternoon is clean again, with 2ft at 15 seconds. Then Friday, 31 July, afternoon gets a little pulse: 4ft from the S at 14 seconds, cross-off wind, and energy jumping to 515. That’s a solid little bump.
The first week of August fades. Saturday, 1 August, afternoon has 3ft from the SSW at 12 seconds, clean. But by Sunday, 2 August, it’s dropping to 3ft from the WNW with a short 8-second period – ordinary. The following week is a slow decline, with tiny 1ft to 2ft swells and low energy readings (56 to 163). Wind stays light, but the surf is mostly poor. A tiny flicker on Friday, 7 August, afternoon gives you 2ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, clean, but it’s nothing special.
The standout is that first weekend – especially Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July. Clean, long-period groundswell, warm water, and the point will handle the long period just fine. After that, it’s a slow fade. Don’t get your hopes up for the second week.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 288 | 546 | 384 | 327 | 399 | 559 | 325 | 377 | 358 | 377 | 274 | 206 | 261 | 164 | 207 | 144 | 120 | 87 | 472 | 342 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:36PM2.03m | 10:04AM1.43m | 8:16PM2.10m | 10:30AM1.46m | 8:53PM2.15m | 10:56AM1.49m | 9:29PM2.17m | 11:22AM1.52m | 10:03PM2.15m | 11:48AM1.56m | 10:37PM2.09m | 12:14PM1.60m | 11:12PM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:14AM0.29m | 2:00PM1.20m | 3:47AM0.23m | 2:39PM1.15m | 4:18AM0.20m | 3:16PM1.11m | 4:48AM0.19m | 3:54PM1.07m | 5:16AM0.22m | 4:33PM1.04m | 5:43AM0.28m | 5:15PM1.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSE 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 101 | 168 | 107 | 327 | 399 | 559 | 325 | 168 | 144 | 176 | 216 | 126 | 242 | 119 | 94 | 250 | 350 | 372 | 472 | 342 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 288 | 546 | 384 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 129 | 377 | 358 | 377 | 274 | 206 | 85 | 309 | 198 | 73 | 119 | 87 | 43 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | 18 | 43 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 98 | 111 | 146 | 178 | 261 | 164 | 207 | 144 | 120 | 84 | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 97 | — | 123 | 156 | 137 | 167 | 154 | — | — | 202 | — | — | — | — | 62 | — | — | — | 78 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 26 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 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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