Surf Forecasts:
Courtown surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSW swell with 45 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Courtown this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Courtown in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Courtown over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, my friends, Rusty here. I’ve been poring over the charts for this stretch of coast, and I’ll level with you – it’s a rough outlook. We’re looking at a long, flat spell with only a couple of distant flickers, so don’t get your hopes up.
Starting right now, it’s pretty grim. From Monday the 14th all the way through to the end of the month, the surf is basically non-existent. The energy is just pathetic, with combined swell energy values mostly in the single digits or low double digits, and only a couple of tiny bumps barely breaking 30 (31). We’re talking ankle-snappers and knee-high dribblers. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross-off or cross, and while the water is a touch warmer than normal at about 63°F, it doesn’t help when there’s nothing to ride.
Now, there is a tiny glimmer right at the very end. On Monday the 28th of September, things get a bit more interesting for the experts. The wind swings onshore from the ESE, and we get a bit of a push from the east. Courtown (point break) sees a 4ft swell from the E, with a short period of 5 seconds. The combined energy hits a moderate 81. It’s not pretty, with onshore wind making it choppy, but it’s the biggest we’ve seen in weeks. This is for experienced surfers only; that size with a short period is going to be a messy, dumping shorebreak. To be honest, it looks more fun for the kite surfers than for us. Then Tuesday the 29th offers similar, with a 3ft swell from the SE and 80 combined energy, but it’s still cross-onshore and messy.
So, what’s the standout? It’s a sorry state, but that Monday the 28th at Courtown is our only real nod. The swell direction from the east isn’t ideal against the optimum S, but it’s what we’ve got. It’s not one for the crowds either, and the break can get busy sometimes, but with conditions this poor, you’ll probably have it to yourself. Beginners, stay well clear of this. For the rest of the period, save your wax and wait for a better forecast. It’s a proper flat spell, and while forecasts can always change, for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 7 | SW 11 | SW 6 | S 13 | S 7 | S 4 | S 13 | S 7 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 16 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 14 | S 14 |
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 kJ | 6 | 25 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:44AM0.65m | 2:55PM0.43m | 11:10PM0.82m | 11:18AM0.67m | 3:38PM0.42m | 11:44PM0.72m | 4:07AM0.53m | 4:29PM0.43m | 00:17AM0.61m | 5:19AM0.51m | 5:25PM0.46m | 00:47AM0.51m | 6:28AM0.51m | 6:22PM0.51m | 1:09AM0.42m | 7:31AM0.53m | 1:24PM0.51m | 7:14PM0.57m | 8:19AM0.55m | 7:57PM0.64m | |
Low Tide | 2:01PM0.42m | 7:21AM0.11m | 2:53PM0.42m | 7:30PM0.11m | 7:58AM0.24m | 3:32PM0.43m | 8:13PM0.20m | 8:35AM0.35m | 3:57PM0.45m | 9:03PM0.29m | 9:20AM0.43m | 4:06PM0.47m | 10:15PM0.36m | 10:34AM0.47m | 3:43PM0.48m | 2:49AM0.34m | 1:12PM0.43m | 2:28AM0.27m | |||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | S 12 | S 5 | S 4 | — | N 5 | NE 6 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 4 | S 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 3 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | S 12 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 11 | SW 6 | S 13 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 18 | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 14 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | S 10 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | W 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | W 2 | SW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 25 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 22 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 246 | 246 | 152 | 489 | 489 | 150 | 187 | 286 | 408 | 410 | 489 | 150 | 178 | 256 | 248 | 246 | 248 | 130 | 240 | 248 | 136 |
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The above surf forecast table for Courtown provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Courtown can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Courtown 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 (Courtown) 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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