Surf Forecasts:
Canova Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, ESE swell with 38 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canova Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty flat spell. The forecast is showing a real lack of any decent swell energy for Canova Beach. You’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, and the combined energy numbers are all in the low double digits for most of the period, which is very weak. We’re talking about a combined swell energy of just 9 (that’s really weak) on the first Saturday morning, and it never really gets going. The swell direction is mostly from the east or east-southeast, which is fine for this spot, but the size just isn’t there.
The first decent chance of anything surfable comes right at the very end of the forecast. On Thursday morning, the 27th of August, we finally see a slight bump. The swell ticks up to 1.0ft from the east, but with a period of 12 seconds, that’s a long-period groundswell. The combined energy climbs to 43 (moderate), but it’s still tiny. The wind is cross-off from the SSW at 10 km/h, which is clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The water temperature is 86°, which is basically normal for this time of year.
The best of a very average bunch looks like Friday morning, the 28th of August. The swell nudges up to 2ft from the east, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy gets to 75 (moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SSW at 15 km/h, keeping it clean. This is the standout, but it’s a low bar. It’s still only a small wave, and the crowds are listed as “sometimes” possible, so you might have company.
The rest of the period is a write-off. There’s a long stretch from the 15th to the 26th where there’s nothing worth paddling for. For a spot like Canova Beach, which can be fairly consistent, this is a dry run. The setup is a beach, and with the tiny swell and frequent onshore wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing window than a paddle-surfing one. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°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) | E 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 5 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 38 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:27AM1.30m | 10:43PM1.27m | 11:13AM1.26m | 11:24PM1.21m | 11:58AM1.19m | 00:07AM1.14m | 12:44PM1.12m | 00:50AM1.07m | 1:33PM1.05m | 1:38AM1.02m | 2:26PM1.00m | 2:31AM0.98m | 3:26PM0.98m | 3:30AM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:41PM0.01m | 5:06AM-0.05m | 5:28PM0.09m | 5:52AM0.01m | 6:16PM0.18m | 6:40AM0.08m | 7:06PM0.26m | 7:31AM0.15m | 7:59PM0.33m | 8:26AM0.20m | 8:56PM0.37m | 9:24AM0.24m | 9:55PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 20 | 26 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 38 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 10 | SE 3 | SE 4 | E 9 | — | E 11 | NE 7 | SE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | NE 6 | NE 8 | SE 4 | E 7 | E 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | SE 5 | NE 10 | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 12 | NE 6 | — | NNW 3 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | — | WSW 2 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | S 4 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | 9 | — | 1 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 373 | 1835 | 26 | 190 | 1835 | 190 | 373 | 373 | 373 | 101 | 3 | 21 | 101 | 190 | 242 | 396 | 488 | 657 | 760 | 1835 | 136 |
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