Surf Forecasts:
China Beach surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, ENE swell with 659 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for China Beach this week:
The surf forecast for China Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at China Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+07) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for China Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 5 | SE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 17 | ENE 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 281 | 307 | 192 | 131 | 77 | 29 | 22 | 50 | 29 | 36 | 116 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 29 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:58PM0.80m | 6:28AM0.91m | 10:16PM0.80m | 7:37AM0.94m | 10:12PM0.81m | 8:35AM0.95m | 10:16PM0.84m | 9:28AM0.96m | 10:26PM0.88m | 10:20AM0.95m | 10:39PM0.93m | 11:13AM0.92m | 10:56PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:47AM0.80m | 2:42PM0.24m | 2:04AM0.73m | 3:13PM0.23m | 2:49AM0.64m | 3:40PM0.25m | 3:30AM0.54m | 4:06PM0.30m | 4:10AM0.43m | 4:30PM0.38m | 4:52AM0.32m | 4:54PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | 2 | 5 | 6 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 15 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 17 |
| kJ | 281 | 307 | 192 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 34 | 29 | 36 | 64 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 12 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | NE 9 | E 15 | SE 8 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 35 | 24 | 30 | 131 | 77 | 29 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 31 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | NE 11 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 4 | NE 9 | ENE 17 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 50 | — | 10 | 116 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 359 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 289 | 0 | 14 | 289 | 0 | 1420 | 289 | 14 | 1420 | 289 | 323 | 947 | 289 | 0 |
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Information about the China Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for China Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at China Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our China 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 (China 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 China 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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