Surf Forecasts:
Chinamans surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,607 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Chinamans over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a mixed bag ahead, but there’s some serious quality brewing if you can pick your windows. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is dead on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first solid call is this Friday afternoon, July 31st. Swell is a clean 3.6ft from the SW at 13 seconds, with a gentle north breeze keeping things cross-off. Combined energy is moderate at 704, and the waves are lined up and clean. It’s not the biggest, but it’s a nice way to ease into the weekend.
Then Saturday morning, August 1st, the swell jumps to 5.6ft from the SW, period stretching to 17 seconds – proper groundswell. North wind is blowing offshore at 16 mph, so it’s going to be clean and hollow. Combined energy is strong at 1722. This is one of the standouts: solid, powerful, and well-shaped for experienced surfers. By Saturday afternoon it’s pushing 6.9ft with the same offshore wind and a 17-second period; energy is up to a very strong 2301. If you’re advanced, this is where you want to be.
Sunday morning, August 2nd, is a bit trickier. Still 5.6ft from the SW with a 16-second period, but that northwesterly is blowing 22 mph offshore – clean but strong, making paddling out a battle. The afternoon sees 8.2ft from the WSW, but a 25 mph westerly comes in cross-off, and the quality drops. The combined energy is massive at 3586, but the wind is making it a handful. More of a kite-surfing proposition than a clean paddle session.
Monday, August 3rd, we lose it. Cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, so give it a miss. That carries through until Tuesday, August 4th, when things turn glassy. Tuesday morning you’ve got 5.2ft from the SW at 12 seconds with a light southeasterly, dead glass – combined energy is moderate at 906. Tuesday afternoon is even cleaner with 4.3ft from the SW at 15 seconds and a glassy NNW breeze. This is another standout window: smooth, lined-up, and perfect for a longboard or a fun mid-length. A hidden gem in the middle of the week.
Wednesday, August 5th, through Thursday, August 6th,
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 398 | 614 | 1722 | 2296 | 1901 | 1384 | 2994 | 3784 | 2358 | 1912 | 969 | 741 | 757 | 498 | 608 | 1112 | 931 | 1017 | 1591 | 1363 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:30AM0.57m | 3:28PM1.00m | 3:52AM0.63m | 3:48PM0.94m | 4:17AM0.69m | 4:06PM0.85m | 4:45AM0.76m | 4:21PM0.75m | 5:18AM0.80m | 4:29PM0.65m | 5:59AM0.83m | 4:19PM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:04PM0.16m | 8:44AM0.20m | 10:14PM0.15m | 9:18AM0.21m | 10:24PM0.15m | 9:54AM0.23m | 10:33PM0.15m | 10:33AM0.28m | 10:42PM0.14m | 11:17AM0.35m | 10:51PM0.12m | 12:14PM0.44m | 11:00PM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 398 | 614 | 1722 | 2296 | 1901 | 1384 | 592 | — | 1402 | 1912 | 969 | 741 | 757 | 382 | 479 | 1112 | 931 | 1017 | 1591 | 1363 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 14 | ENE 4 | WNW 5 | W 7 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 | — | SW 20 | — | SW 20 |
| kJ | 306 | 357 | 2 | 5 | 36 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 350 | 165 | 108 | 498 | 608 | 78 | — | 62 | — | 954 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 6 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 22 | 26 | 31 | 207 | 2994 | 3784 | 2358 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 81 | 0 | 81 | 645 | 726 | 540 | 376 | 506 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 81 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
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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).
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