Surf Forecasts:
Columbia St surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Columbia St this week:
The surf forecast for Columbia St over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Columbia St in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. 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 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Columbia St over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest with you, looking at the charts for the next 16 days, it’s a tough one for Columbia St. There’s a real dry spell ahead, so if you’re itching to get wet, you’re gonna have to be patient and pick your moments.
The forecast starts with a pretty grim run. Monday and Tuesday are a write-off with weak, short-period wind swell and messy onshore breezes, just not worth the paddle out. We’ve got a stretch of poor conditions that lasts right through the first week. The swell is tiny, the wind isn’t playing ball, and the energy is barely registering (we’re looking at combined energy values as low as 12 to 20).
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday morning, July 8th. The swell bumps up to around 3 ft from the SSW, and the wind swings cross-offshore, cleaning things up. The wave energy is finally moderate (106), and it’s the most surfable we’ve seen. It’s not a classic, but it’s a chance for a few weak, crumbly waves. For a beginner-friendly sandbar that’s consistent, it’s a session to get the board wet.
After that, it’s back into the doldrums. Thursday through to the end of the second week is mostly tiny, poor surf with onshore winds. There are a few glassy moments on Sunday morning, July 12th, and again on Monday morning, July 13th, with a calm wind and a glassy surface, but the swell is simply too small (2 ft to 3 ft) and from the ESE, which isn’t ideal for this spot. The energy is weak (41 and 42).
The standout here, if you can call it that, is that Wednesday morning, July 8th. It’s the only time the swell size, wind direction, and energy level come together for anything close to a decent session. For the rest of the window, it’s a waiting game. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no dramas there.
Stay patient, friends. This patch will pass. Keep an eye on the sky.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 32 | 28 | 38 | 69 | 64 | 98 | 74 | 67 | 71 | 20 | 74 | 19 | 12 | 156 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 30 | 40 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:04AM1.25m | 12:33PM1.19m | 00:48AM1.20m | 1:22PM1.26m | 1:36AM1.16m | 2:16PM1.32m | 2:31AM1.11m | 3:16PM1.38m | 3:34AM1.08m | 4:22PM1.45m | 4:42AM1.08m | 5:25PM1.53m | 5:46AM1.12m | 6:22PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:15AM0.06m | 6:43PM0.22m | 7:08AM0.06m | 7:58PM0.23m | 8:06AM0.04m | 9:07PM0.20m | 9:04AM0.00m | 10:09PM0.15m | 9:59AM-0.04m | 11:08PM0.10m | 10:55AM-0.09m | 00:07AM0.04m | 11:53AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
 | 8:25 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 |
mm | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 31 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 17 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 42 | 22 | 20 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 49 | 19 | 19 | 86 | 14 | 168 | 43 | 13 | 23 | 40 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | SE 9 | — | E 12 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 18 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 29 | — | 3 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 30 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | — | S 6 | — | — | ESE 2 |
| kJ | 12 | 32 | 28 | 38 | 69 | 64 | 98 | 74 | 67 | 71 | — | 74 | 144 | 137 | 156 | 314 | — | 38 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 553 | 24 | 978 | 468 | 2 | 584 | 284 | 0 | 974 | 540 | 116 | 1134 | 263 | 116 | 284 | 342 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 33 | 484 |
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The above surf forecast table for Columbia St provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Columbia St can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Columbia St 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 (Columbia St) 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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