Surf Forecasts:
Condos surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Condos this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Condos in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Condos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the chatter and get into what this next couple of weeks looks like for our shores. I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly on it or cross-onshore, and the conditions are just plain messy for a long stretch. We’re looking at a solid gap of about two weeks with nothing really worth paddling out for.
The first real flicker of life doesn’t show up until early September, and even then it’s a bit of a wild card.
Let’s talk about the one spot that’s on the radar, Condos. It’s a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to swell. The water’s sitting at 85° – that’s about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For the first week and a half, from Saturday the 22nd of August right through to Friday the 4th of September, it’s a flat spell. The swell is tiny, barely scraping 1ft to 3ft, with periods around 4 to 5 seconds – that’s short-period, weak windswell. The combined energy is low, mostly in the single digits to the 40s (15 to 54), and the wind is a persistent problem. You’ve got S to SE winds blowing 6 to 16 mph, mostly cross-onshore or straight onshore, making the surface choppy and lumpy. The wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.” There’s nothing to get excited about.
Then we hit the weekend of Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of September. This is where things get a bit more interesting, but it comes with a huge caveat. On Sunday morning, we see a jump in swell to 6ft from the SSE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy kicks up to 676 – that’s moderate to strong energy. The wind is still cross-onshore from the SSE at 16 mph, so it’s going to be a choppy, bumpy mess. This swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, and with the period under 8 seconds, it’s a short-period windswell that won’t have much shape or power. Sunday afternoon drops to 5ft and 422 energy. Honestly, with that much wind and a beach setup, this looks more like a kite-surfing session than a clean paddle-surfing wave.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, the best chance in this whole window is probably the early morning of Saturday the 6th of September, but don’t expect much. The wind is light and cross-onshore from the SSE at 6 mph, with a tiny 2ft swell from the ESE. The energy is only 18. It’s not great, but it’s the least bad of the bunch.
So, plain and simple: there’s no standout session in this 16-day window. The surf is mostly flat and poor, with a brief pulse of messy, choppy swell at the end that’s better left to the kite crew. Keep your board in the car and your eyes on the forecast – it tends not to stay this quiet for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
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12 | 8 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 39 | 25 | 37 | 32 | 24 | 56 | 47 | 32 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:11AM0.15m | 10:54AM0.16m | 11:35AM0.16m | 12:09PM0.15m | 12:14PM0.14m | 11:23AM0.13m | 10:18AM0.13m | 7:25PM0.11m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:54PM0.00m | 11:56PM0.01m | 00:46AM0.01m | 1:24AM0.02m | 1:52AM0.04m | 2:08AM0.06m | 4:17PM0.11m | 2:10AM0.09m | |||||||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | E 8 | E 7 | S 4 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | E 8 | — | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
12 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 1 | — | 47 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — |
3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 |
— | 8 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 39 | 25 | 37 | — | 24 | 56 | — | 32 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1042 | 1070 | 1038 | 1042 | 1156 | 1038 | 1042 | 1145 | 1038 | 1058 | 1143 | 1038 | 1042 | 1141 | 1038 | 296 | 1145 | 1038 | 1042 | 1143 | 1038 |
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Information about the Condos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Condos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Condos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Condos 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 (Condos) 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 Condos 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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