
Surf Forecasts:
Canova Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Canova Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Canova Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Canova Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canova Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, it’s a flat spell for Canova Beach. There’s a big gap with no real surf to get excited about right from the start. You’re looking at over a week of nothing worth paddling out for, from Thursday the 23rd of July all the way through to the 1st of August. We’re talking tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell energy is barely registering, with readings like 35 (weak energy) and 63 (weak energy). It’s a bit of a bummer.
The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re staring at the flat ocean.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Sunday the 2nd of August. For the morning, we’ve got some cleaner conditions with a light offshore breeze, and the swell is a tiny 2 ft from the east. It’s small, but the conditions are clean. The combined energy is still weak at 42. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon gets a little messy.
Then Monday the 3rd of August morning might be the pick of the entire run. You’ll get a clean 2 ft easterly swell with a light offshore breeze. The energy is still weak at 69, but compared to the rest of the week, it’s the best we’ve got. The waves will be small and weak, but at least the surface will be clean. The wind stays light out of the southwest, giving you that cross-offshore look.
After that, we’re back into the doldrums. The second week from the 4th of August onwards is a washout, with tiny, short-period windswell and moderate to strong onshore winds. The swell is all under 2 ft and the period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds, so there’s no punch to anything. The energy readings stay in the weak range, mostly under 50. It’s a flat spell that’s pretty normal for this area during the summer lull, but it doesn’t make it any easier to swallow.
My honest take? If you’re desperate for a paddle, the Sunday the 2nd of August morning or Monday the 3rd of August morning are your only real shots. The rest of the time, you’re better off finding something else to do. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, it’s a tough stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
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33 | 33 | 46 | 63 | 82 | 61 | 43 | 76 | 45 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:10PM0.94m | 4:10AM0.90m | 5:07PM0.94m | 5:06AM0.91m | 6:00PM0.96m | 5:59AM0.92m | 6:48PM1.00m | 6:47AM0.95m | 7:32PM1.04m | 7:32AM0.98m | 8:12PM1.08m | 8:15AM1.01m | 8:51PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02AM0.08m | 10:32PM0.27m | 10:54AM0.09m | 11:24PM0.27m | 11:44AM0.08m | 00:12AM0.26m | 12:30PM0.06m | 00:58AM0.23m | 1:13PM0.04m | 1:41AM0.21m | 1:53PM0.02m | 2:20AM0.18m | 2:31PM0.00m | 2:58AM0.14m | |||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 31 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
33 | 33 | 2 | 63 | 82 | 61 | 43 | 76 | 45 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | N 6 | SSE 4 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | NE 6 | SE 4 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | — |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | ESE 2 | WSW 2 | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | WSW 3 |
— | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 216 | 224 | 190 | 475 | 514 | 101 | 163 | 496 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 488 | 488 | 1057 | 496 | 373 | 190 | 190 | 163 | 507 |
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Information about the Canova Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Canova Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Canova Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Canova Beach 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 (Canova Beach) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Canova Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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