Surf Forecasts:
Constantine Bay surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, W swell with 1,520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Constantine Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Constantine Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next week and a half is going to test your patience. There’s surf, but it’s mostly going to be a messy, blown-out affair. The wind is the problem, not the swell.
We’re looking at a rough start. For the first four days, it’s all cross-onshore and lumpy. Tuesday the 1st has a 3ft W swell but poor conditions. Wednesday the 2nd sees a bump in size to 5ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, but the wind is up and it’s lumpy. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th follow the same script – moderate to fresh cross-onshore breeze, choppy, and not worth your time.
Finally, we get a window. Saturday the 5th is the first standout. The wind drops out to glass by morning, and we’ve got a clean 4ft W swell with a long 10-second period. The energy is moderate (306). This is your chance. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 65°, which is a nice little bonus for this time of year. It’s a clean, crisp morning with offshore potential and the break’s very consistent, so there will be waves to be had. Saturday afternoon backs off a bit, but the morning is the call.
Sunday the 6th is a wipeout – small, weak 2ft leftovers. Energy is weak (64).
Now, don't get too excited, but there’s a proper pulse of swell coming in for Monday the 7th. We’re talking a solid 7ft W swell with a long 13-second period, and the energy is strong (1452). But the wind is onshore and it might be a bit of a mess. The report flags it as 'marginal', so the quality is questionable. It’s a big, powerful groundswell, but those long-period swells can break a bit straight at a beach and reef setup like this. It could be unruly.
The rest of the first week is forgettable: strong winds, rain, and blown-out conditions through to Thursday the 10th. Don't bother. Friday the 11th offers a glimmer – the wind swings offshore in the afternoon and it looks clean with a 4ft W swell. That’s a good session to keep in mind.
After that, we drop right off. The weekend of the 12th and 13th sees the swell fade to almost nothing, with weak energy readings in the 30s. It’s a proper flat spell.
Looking into the second week, the pattern returns. Around Monday the 14th, we see a fresh pulse of WSW swell, around 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is cross-off and fresh, keeping it clean but maybe a little bumpy. It’s promising.
The real interest is Tuesday the 15th into Wednesday the 16th. The models are hinting at another strong, long-period W swell from the 15th, with energy readings getting up there (1342). The swell direction is W, which is right on the optimum for Constantine Bay. However, the wind is going to be the issue again. It’s looking cross-onshore, which will chop it up. It’s got size and power, but you'll be fighting the wind for it. This one is more promising than certain, given it’s over a week out.
So, to sum it up: the standout is unmissable – Saturday the 5th morning is your clean, glassy winner. After that, it’s about picking through the rubble. The big swells on the 7th and the 15th will be powerful, but they need the wind to cooperate. If it doesn't, it might be more interesting for the kite crew than us paddlers. Hang in there.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 |
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150 | 104 | 166 | 345 | 300 | 259 | 259 | 341 | 407 | 311 | 378 | 296 | 202 | 120 | 57 | 56 | 604 | 1452 | 1092 | 1081 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:48PM6.59m | 9:07AM6.32m | 9:28PM6.23m | 9:50AM5.96m | 10:16PM5.77m | 10:43AM5.52m | 11:16PM5.27m | 11:52AM5.12m | 00:39AM4.91m | 1:25PM4.98m | 2:17AM4.94m | 2:56PM5.26m | 3:37AM5.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:01AM0.55m | 3:18PM0.71m | 3:40AM0.92m | 4:02PM1.10m | 4:29AM1.37m | 5:00PM1.54m | 5:35AM1.81m | 6:23PM1.90m | 7:11AM2.05m | 8:08PM1.90m | 8:50AM1.86m | 9:35PM1.51m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 |
150 | 104 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 21 | 23 | — | 407 | 311 | 378 | 296 | 202 | 120 | 57 | 56 | 604 | 1452 | 1092 | 1081 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | — | — | — |
— | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 51 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | W 20 | SW 12 | — | — | — |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 166 | 345 | 300 | 259 | 259 | 341 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 305 | 227 | 13 | 1 | 222 | 207 | 56 | 95 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Information about the Constantine Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Constantine Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Constantine Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Constantine 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 (Constantine 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Constantine Bay 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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