Surf Forecasts:
D and W surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, W swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for D and W this week:
The surf forecast for D and W over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at D and W in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D and W over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you what I’m seeing for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, straight up, this is a pretty grim stretch of surf. The swell is tiny and weak, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the forecast just keeps saying "poor surf conditions." We’re looking at a long, flat spell with nothing rideable for the first week and a half. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Friday the 28th of August, nearly two weeks from now.
Let’s start with the only spot on the cards: D and W. It’s a beach and jetty setup, fairly consistent, but it’s sheltered and needs a swell from the NW. The whole forecast period, the swell is coming from the SW or W, not its optimum direction. The water temperature is a wild 73°F, which is a massive 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year—very unusual, and it’s gonna feel like a warm bath.
From Friday the 14th right through to Thursday the 27th of August, forget it. Mornings and afternoons all show non-existent swell or tiny, weak waves. The combined swell energy is almost always in the low double digits—like 14, 16, 8—that’s extremely weak. The wind is light, but it’s always onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface will be messy and bumpy.
Now, we finally get a pulse on Friday morning the 28th of August. It’s still not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve got. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the WNW with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 438 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s manageable. This is a short-period swell, so the waves will be a bit crumbly and close together. At 5 ft, it’s getting a bit too big for beginners, but it’s still okay for intermediates. Friday afternoon stays at 4 ft, then Saturday the 29th drops back down to 3 ft with light cross-shore winds.
So, if you’re desperate, Friday the 28th morning is your best bet. It’s the only bump in the whole 16 days. The rest is a long, flat, blown-out wait. The waves are too weak and the wind is just wrong. I’d keep the board in the car for a few more days, but be ready to move on that Friday morning if the forecast holds. Conditions can change, but this run looks stubborn.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 18 | W 4 | SW 13 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 19 | W 6 | W 6 |
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 kJ | 171 | 0 | 9 | 87 | 12 | 37 | 40 | 46 | 134 | 100 | 61 | 162 | 68 | 53 | 71 | 39 | 25 | 29 | 57 | 16 | 22 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:38AM1.50m | 11:18PM1.72m | 12:11PM1.53m | 00:03AM1.49m | 12:45PM1.54m | 00:52AM1.25m | 1:20PM1.51m | 1:54AM1.02m | 2:00PM1.46m | 3:41AM0.85m | 2:52PM1.41m | 4:08PM1.38m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.34m | 5:49AM-0.02m | 6:07PM0.34m | 6:18AM0.18m | 7:02PM0.37m | 6:45AM0.39m | 8:06PM0.41m | 7:08AM0.59m | 9:31PM0.42m | 7:23AM0.76m | 11:16PM0.38m | 00:40AM0.28m | |||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 16 | W 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 171 | 280 | 629 | 412 | 532 | 519 | 382 | 339 | 92 | 61 | 268 | 162 | 68 | 240 | 71 | 270 | 280 | 29 | 183 | 186 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 14 | W 4 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | W 5 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | W 9 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | W 6 | WNW 12 | W 6 |
| kJ | 197 | 214 | 9 | 87 | 37 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 272 | 272 | 64 | 183 | 203 | 53 | 242 | 39 | 25 | 196 | 25 | 14 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | W 5 | W 11 | W 10 | S 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 10 |
| kJ | 30 | 59 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 67 | 64 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 57 | 14 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 9 | — | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 22 | — | 11 | 12 | 37 | 40 | 46 | 134 | 100 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 106 | 1 | 181 | 106 | 1 | 139 | 181 | 0 | 53 | 106 | 4 | 16 | 53 | 1 | 16 | 53 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 1 |
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