Surf Forecasts:
Compton Bay surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SW swell with 39 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Compton Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Compton Bay in the next 16 days are 0.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Compton Bay over the next 16 days.
Hey folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. We’re looking at a real lean spell for the next two weeks, and it’s a long wait for anything worthwhile.
The Outlook
Right now, and for the next couple of weeks, it’s a wasteland. The surf is basically non-existent. We’ve got a solid run of days with essentially nothing breaking – you’ll be staring at flat water for a long stretch. The weather is clear, but the ocean is just not playing ball.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Monday, July 27th. That morning, things finally look like they might turn on. We’ll see a new SW swell bumping up to 7 ft, which is a solid size. The combined energy is strong at 527 – that’s some real power behind it. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but the real kicker here is the wind. Early on the 27th, it’s forecast to be glassy, with a light NW breeze. That’s a massive positive for clean conditions. The water temperature is a story in itself: it’s sitting at a very unusual 67°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than average for this time of year. That’s a real anomaly.
Compton Bay is the only break on the cards, and it’s a beginner-friendly, exposed spot that’s fairly consistent when there’s swell. For that Monday morning window, we’ve got a SW swell pushing in, and with that glassy start, the surface should be clean. The only downside is that the swell is over 5 ft, so it might be a bit much for true beginners. Also, keep in mind the short period means it might be a bit lumpy, even with clean wind. For the afternoon of the 27th, the wind swings onshore from the SW, and the quality drops right off.
So, here’s the bottom line: if you can wait, the early morning of Monday, July 27th, is your only real shot. Get there at first light. It’s a long way off, and forecasts can change, but that’s the one window to keep an eye on. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 9 | WSW 4 | SW 7 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | SW 6 |
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 kJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 26 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 29 | 6 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off |
High Tide | 10:01PM2.36m | 10:49AM2.38m | 11:02PM2.50m | 11:44AM2.55m | 11:54PM2.62m | 12:34PM2.68m | 00:42AM2.69m | 1:21PM2.73m | 1:27AM2.69m | 2:05PM2.71m | 2:10AM2.63m | 2:48PM2.64m | 2:53AM2.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:30AM0.12m | 3:51PM0.23m | 4:19AM-0.08m | 4:40PM0.13m | 5:06AM-0.23m | 5:26PM0.09m | 5:52AM-0.29m | 6:12PM0.10m | 6:37AM-0.26m | 6:57PM0.18m | 7:21AM-0.15m | 7:42PM0.30m | 8:05AM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | 9:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 10 | E 6 | ENE 4 | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 4 | W 8 | WSW 4 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 6 | — | — | 14 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | — | — | SW 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | — | E 4 |
| kJ | 86 | 644 | 377 | 186 | 225 | 83 | 23 | 51 | 41 | 41 | — | — | 39 | 26 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 29 | — | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 619 | 171 | 630 | 251 | 243 | 218 | 243 | 251 | 280 | 218 | 347 | 286 | 286 | 286 | 347 | 357 | 272 | 284 | 344 | 157 | 217 |
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The above surf forecast table for Compton Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Compton Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Compton Bay 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 (Compton Bay) 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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