Surf Forecasts:
Coney Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coney Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Coney Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one to swallow. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak waves and mostly cross-off winds that just won’t light the fire. There’s a real gap in quality surf for the first week, and honestly, things don’t get much better after that. If you’re desperate to get wet, you’ll be scraping the barrel, but let’s not pretend there’s anything pumping.
The first real chance to even think about a paddle comes on Saturday morning, August 15th. The swell is coming from the WSW at 3ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is still weak (116), but it’s the best we’ll see. The wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 12 mph, which will keep the surface reasonably clean. That afternoon, it bumps up to 3ft from the same direction, but the wind picks up to 16 mph, making it a bit of a battle. At Coney Beach, this is a sheltered, beginner-friendly spot, so it’s just not going to handle this small, weak energy well. It’s a beach setup, and with the wind, it’s probably more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle surf session.
The absolute best of a bad bunch is the morning of Sunday, August 16th. The swell is 3ft from the WSW, but the period is still a short 8 seconds. The combined energy is a very weak 71. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the SW at 9 mph, which will create a little chop. It’s still poor, but it’s the closest thing to a window we have. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
Don’t hold your breath for the following week. From Monday, August 17th, through to Friday, August 21st, the swell drops right back down to 0.7ft to 2ft, with energy levels in the teens and low forties. The wind is a mix of offshore and cross-off, but there’s just no push in the water. It’s a flat spell.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is a very small, weak, and brief window on the morning of Saturday, August 15th, and a slightly cleaner but still tiny morning on Sunday, August 16th. Neither is a stand-out, but if you’ve got a longboard and patience, that’s your lot. It’s a long, quiet period ahead.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 10 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 3 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 4 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 62 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 38 | 68 | 88 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:18PM7.30m | 00:47AM7.20m | 1:22PM6.93m | 2:01AM6.85m | 2:44PM6.79m | 3:28AM6.84m | 4:08PM7.06m | 4:47AM7.24m | 5:18PM7.66m | 5:50AM7.83m | 6:15PM8.35m | 6:42AM8.41m | 7:05PM8.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:50AM1.68m | 6:15PM1.92m | 6:50AM2.11m | 7:26PM2.29m | 8:09AM2.39m | 8:54PM2.39m | 9:39AM2.34m | 10:24PM2.09m | 10:59AM1.92m | 11:36PM1.52m | 12:02PM1.34m | 00:33AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.78m | 1:21AM0.39m | |||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 3 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | W 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 38 | 68 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 9 | SW 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | — | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | SW 7 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 62 | 44 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 212 | 368 | 368 | 340 | 379 | 356 | 355 | 194 | 194 | 355 | 194 | 355 | 212 | 390 | 391 | 425 | 344 | 188 | 116 | 188 | 23 |
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The above surf forecast table for Coney Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coney Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coney Beach 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 (Coney Beach) 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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