Surf Forecasts:
Collignon surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Collignon this week:
The surf forecast for Collignon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Collignon in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Collignon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 0 | 258 | 198 | 106 | 55 | 33 | 66 | 29 | 18 | 37 | 32 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:58AM4.83m | 1:20PM4.60m | 1:36AM4.44m | 1:59PM4.25m | 2:18AM4.01m | 2:44PM3.89m | 3:12AM3.62m | 3:48PM3.57m | 4:35AM3.34m | 5:23PM3.42m | 6:18AM3.32m | 6:52PM3.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:24PM0.57m | 7:43AM0.60m | 8:00PM0.91m | 8:18AM1.04m | 8:38PM1.29m | 8:55AM1.46m | 9:22PM1.65m | 9:43AM1.82m | 10:26PM1.95m | 11:01AM2.08m | 00:14AM2.03m | 12:56PM2.05m | 1:47AM1.79m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 27 | — | — | 198 | 106 | 55 | 33 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 91 | 62 | 76 | 150 | 58 | 71 | 62 | 112 | 258 | — | 29 | 26 | 11 | 66 | 29 | 18 | 37 | 32 | 193 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 664 | 271 | 275 | 407 | 185 | 117 | 165 | 185 | 160 | 314 | 185 | 107 | 195 | 177 | 68 | 250 | 250 | 268 | 371 | 278 |
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Information about the Collignon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Collignon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Collignon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Collignon 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 (Collignon) 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 Collignon 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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