
Surf Forecasts:
Chinamans surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 3,901 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chinamans this week:
The surf forecast for Chinamans over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans in the next 16 days are 2.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for Chinamans. This spot is a real reef set-up, so it's one for the experienced crew, especially when it gets some size.
We’ve got a pretty interesting run ahead. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Starting July 4th, there's some waist-high swell around, but the conditions are just marginal. It’s not really worth paddling out for. Saturday the 5th sees a jump in size, with a solid 8 ft groundswell from the SSW and a very long 17-second period, but a howling cross-shore wind is going to chop it up and make it a mess. The energy is serious, with a combined swell reading of 3745, but the wind just ruins it. It’s actually looking more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day.
We then go through a flat, frustrating stretch. From Monday the 6th right through to Tuesday the 8th, the surf is either too small, too messy, or both. A few days of nothing really worth getting wet for.
Now, hang on to your leashes, because things get interesting. Wednesday the 8th of July is your standout. We wake up to a clean 8 ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore, and the conditions are described as excellent. That long period will really wrap into the reef, offering up some beautiful, powerful lines. The combined energy is pumping at 3483. It's going to be a proper session for the advanced crew, but that size might be a bit much for beginners.
Following that, Thursday the 9th offers a nice follow-up session. The swell drops a bit to 5 ft, but the conditions clean right up with a light offshore wind from the NNW. It’s not as big, but it’ll be a fun, clean wave for those who don’t want to get smashed around.
Looking further ahead, Thursday the 16th is another promising day, but it's a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts. It's showing a solid 10 ft WSW swell with clean, cross-offshore winds. That’s expert territory only at that size.
The swell fades out towards the 19th of July, with the surf dropping right off and the wind staying messy. We go from pumping swell to practically nothing, so make the most of that Wednesday the 8th.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1403 | 1115 | 1506 | 3738 | 2765 | 1721 | 796 | 463 | 288 | 886 | 1041 | 1099 | 3483 | 2355 | 1420 | 924 | 702 | 1428 | 1053 | 911 | 573 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:06PM1.03m | 4:36AM0.55m | 4:28PM0.96m | 5:12AM0.60m | 4:48PM0.86m | 5:55AM0.65m | 5:03PM0.75m | 6:51AM0.71m | 5:04PM0.64m | 8:06AM0.78m | 9:43AM0.87m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:15PM0.25m | 9:34AM0.31m | 11:30PM0.26m | 10:15AM0.36m | 11:42PM0.26m | 11:07AM0.44m | 11:54PM0.26m | 12:23PM0.52m | 00:07AM0.25m | 00:21AM0.23m | 00:38AM0.23m | ||||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1403 | 1115 | 1506 | 3738 | 2765 | 1721 | 796 | 463 | 288 | 886 | 1041 | 1099 | 3483 | 2355 | 1420 | 924 | 590 | 1428 | 1053 | 911 | 573 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 392 | — | — | — | — | — | 199 | — | — | 668 | — | — | — | 18 | 702 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 540 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 227 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 |
— | — | 9 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 34 | 16 | 28 | 131 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 81 | 74 | 81 |
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Information about the Chinamans Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chinamans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chinamans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chinamans 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 (Chinamans) 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 Chinamans 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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