Surf Forecasts:
Campus Point surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Campus Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Campus Point over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we're not looking at any kind of swell window. The first few days are pretty flat and uninspiring. It's not till Saturday the 15th that we see any sort of rideable bump, but it's small. We're talking about a modest 2ft SSW groundswell with a long 16 second period. The water is sitting at a very unusual 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That long period means the waves will have some shape and energy, but at that size, it's more of a longboard or funboard session. The wind is light and cross-off for the afternoon, so it'll be clean.
The real standout, and the session to circle on your calendar, is Thursday the 27th. That morning we get a solid jump in energy with a 4ft S swell at 14 seconds, and the combined energy rating hits 719 – that's strong stuff. The wind is a light cross-off, which will make for some really clean conditions. This is your best bet for a proper surf. It might get a bit busy though, as this spot can see crowds. Keep in mind, the swell is over 5ft, so it's for the more experienced crew. After that, Friday the 28th afternoon has a punchy 6ft WNW swell, but it's a short-period 6 second windswell, which is a different beast altogether – less shape, more chop, good for the stronger paddlers but not the pick for a classic ride.
The rest of the week is a mix of small swells and ordinary conditions, with a couple of days of onshore SE wind around the 25th and 26th that will make things choppy. From the 21st to the 22nd there's a bit more size from the WNW, but the period is short, so it won't have the same push as that groundswell.
Overall, if you're free, Thursday the 27th is the one to aim for. That's the day the swell, wind, and energy all line up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 232 | 229 | 318 | 212 | 191 | 188 | 188 | 186 | 142 | 115 | 153 | 147 | 186 | 164 | 110 | 118 | 120 | 81 | 169 | 153 | 177 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 12:29PM1.88m | 00:20AM1.77m | 1:03PM1.89m | 1:15AM1.53m | 1:40PM1.88m | 2:25AM1.33m | 2:22PM1.84m | 4:21AM1.20m | 3:14PM1.80m | 4:21PM1.79m | 8:37AM1.33m | 5:31PM1.81m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.74m | 6:34AM0.58m | 7:27PM0.75m | 7:02AM0.78m | 8:36PM0.76m | 7:28AM0.97m | 10:00PM0.75m | 7:51AM1.12m | 11:30PM0.69m | 00:43AM0.59m | 10:39AM1.31m | 1:34AM0.49m | |||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 232 | 229 | 318 | 212 | 191 | 188 | 188 | 186 | 140 | 115 | 125 | 147 | 83 | 54 | 102 | 94 | 68 | 81 | 169 | 153 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | WNW 10 | S 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 18 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 45 | 44 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 44 | 153 | 120 | 186 | 164 | 110 | 118 | 120 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | S 10 | W 10 | S 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 10 | S 16 | SW 13 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | S 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 80 | 44 | 9 | 20 | 43 | 31 | 49 | 51 | 79 | 49 | 30 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 64 | 59 | 65 | 102 | 142 | — | — | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | 177 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 309 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 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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