
Surf Forecasts:
Colan surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with 599 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Colan this week:
The surf forecast for Colan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Colan in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Colan over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
682 | 626 | 509 | 494 | 471 | 386 | 341 | 278 | 195 | 155 | 142 | 147 | 170 | 158 | 154 | 140 | 157 | 98 | 79 | 96 | 118 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:57PM1.44m | 4:45AM1.62m | 4:33PM1.47m | 5:16AM1.66m | 5:09PM1.49m | 5:46AM1.69m | 5:45PM1.49m | 6:16AM1.69m | 6:23PM1.47m | 6:48AM1.67m | 7:04PM1.44m | 7:22AM1.62m | 7:50PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.52m | 10:16PM0.19m | 10:50AM0.48m | 10:49PM0.18m | 11:24AM0.44m | 11:22PM0.20m | 11:57AM0.41m | 11:54PM0.25m | 12:31PM0.39m | 00:27AM0.31m | 1:07PM0.37m | 1:04AM0.38m | 1:46PM0.37m | 1:46AM0.47m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 10 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
682 | 626 | 509 | 494 | 471 | 386 | 341 | 278 | 74 | 89 | 142 | 147 | 131 | 87 | 131 | 94 | 157 | 127 | 54 | 96 | 118 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 11 | S 8 | S 8 | NW 12 | S 7 | S 6 | WSW 17 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 5 |
40 | 2 | 55 | 46 | 6 | 8 | 41 | 29 | 195 | 155 | 128 | 147 | 108 | 158 | 154 | 140 | 21 | 98 | 79 | 33 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | SSW 13 | — | S 9 | W 18 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | S 8 |
— | — | 2 | 32 | — | 2 | 6 | 12 | 67 | 99 | 12 | 121 | 170 | 12 | 48 | 44 | 11 | 34 | 57 | 17 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 7 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | — |
— | 54 | — | — | 15 | 29 | — | 64 | — | — | 163 | — | — | 140 | — | — | 99 | — | — | 85 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 406 | 0 | 0 | 914 | 142 | 88 | 914 | 0 | 0 | 896 | 0 | 88 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 449 | 0 | 15 | 449 | 0 |
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Information about the Colan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Colan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Colan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Colan 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 (Colan) 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 Colan 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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