
Surf Forecasts:
Damneck Naval Base surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Damneck Naval Base this week:
The surf forecast for Damneck Naval Base over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Damneck Naval Base in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Damneck Naval Base over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one to write. For the next 16 days, starting from Wednesday the 15th of July right through to Thursday the 30th, the surf at Damneck Naval Base is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a solid run of days with hardly anything to get excited about, and the first real chance of a wave that’s even worth a mention doesn’t show up until Sunday the 19th.
The overall pattern is flat and weak. The swell is tiny, barely scraping 3 ft on its best day, and the periods are short at 8 seconds or less. That’s all windswell, no real groundswell energy behind it. The water temp is sitting at 79°F with a +0.72°F anomaly, so pretty average for this time of year – warm but nothing unusual.
Now, if you’re desperate, there is one window that stands out. Sunday morning the 19th is your best bet. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the SSE with an 8-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. That’s a rare combo here. The combined energy is weak at 88, but for this spot, that’s about as good as it gets. The break is fairly consistent, but you will have company – crowds are sometimes an issue. The swell direction (SSE) is a bit off the optimum ESE, but the offshore wind will make it glassy. It’s a beginner-friendly wave at that size, so no worries there.
The rest of the month is a write-off. Morning of the 25th has a bit of energy (120 combined energy) from a 2 ft SE swell with a 7-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW again at 12 mph, but the period is so short it’s just messy. The 30th morning shows 2 ft from the SE with 8 seconds and 96 energy, but it’s cross-onshore. It’s all poor surf conditions, day after day.
Honestly, with such small, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross winds, this setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle. The beach break won’t hold any shape. Stay hopeful – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 |
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22 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 91 | 84 | 69 | 98 | 53 | 33 | 57 | 18 | 18 | 125 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 9:30PM1.37m | 10:03AM1.13m | 10:21PM1.30m | 10:58AM1.15m | 11:12PM1.20m | 11:51AM1.16m | 00:00AM1.10m | 12:40PM1.15m | 00:46AM0.99m | 1:29PM1.12m | 1:32AM0.89m | 2:25PM1.09m | 2:28AM0.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:06PM-0.12m | 3:57AM-0.14m | 4:01PM-0.08m | 4:47AM-0.12m | 5:01PM-0.01m | 5:37AM-0.08m | 6:01PM0.05m | 6:23AM-0.03m | 6:59PM0.12m | 7:08AM0.03m | 7:58PM0.18m | 7:53AM0.09m | 9:02PM0.23m | 8:42AM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | |
8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | 8:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | NNE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 13 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
22 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 84 | 69 | 98 | 53 | 33 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 75 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | E 13 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 10 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 16 | — | E 15 | — | E 15 | NE 4 | E 14 | E 13 | E 9 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | E 12 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | WSW 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | NNW 3 |
4 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 17 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 57 | 91 | 4 | — | 6 | 14 | 7 | 57 | 9 | 18 | 125 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 526 | 572 | 1271 | 1146 | 137 | 1239 | 1231 | 1689 | 1231 | 185 | 747 | 0 | 82 | 46 | 176 | 177 | 0 | 622 | 94 | 0 | 77 |
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Information about the Damneck Naval Base Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Damneck Naval Base provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Damneck Naval Base can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Damneck Naval Base 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 (Damneck Naval Base) 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 Damneck Naval Base 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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