Canal surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 3,866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Canal this week:
The surf forecast for Canal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Canal in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canal over the next 16 days.
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