Surf Forecasts:
Denhams Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with 772 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Denhams Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Denhams Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Denhams Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Denhams Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Denhams Beach over the next couple of weeks.
We start flat. Friday the 31st of July is dead—no size, no shape, not worth wetting a wetsuit. Saturday the 1st of August morning, though, we get a little pulse: 4ft of swell from the SSE, 9-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is 258 (moderate). It’s ordinary-looking but clean, and for the beginners who surf here, it’s a session.
The real standout is Sunday the 2nd of August morning. Swell hits 5ft from the SE, period of 12 seconds (a proper groundswell), and the wind is light cross-offshore from the NNW at 10 km/h. Clean, lined-up waves. Combined energy is 608 (strong). That’s the morning to be in the water. The afternoon holds up, but the morning is the gem.
Monday the 3rd drops to 2ft and weaker energy (156)—still surfable if you’re keen. Then we hit a long dry patch. From Tuesday the 4th through to Friday the 7th morning, it’s flat or nearly flat, with energy under 100. A real lull.
But Friday the 7th of August morning brings it back: 4ft from the SSE, 9-second period, glassy conditions. Energy at 350 (moderate). Another good, clean session. Then Saturday the 8th morning has 5ft from the SE, 10-second period, and glassy winds. Energy at 400 (moderate). That’s your second-best window.
After that, it’s downhill. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are marginal, with cross-onshore winds and chop. From Tuesday the 11th onward, it’s tiny and messy—swells under 2ft, energy dropping, and fresh winds.
So, the pick of the forecast is Sunday the 2nd of August morning at Denhams Beach. Clean, solid groundswell, light offshore wind, strong energy. If you miss that, Saturday the 8th morning is your backup. Expect the usual crowd on the good days. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 10 | E 13 | E 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 11 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 18 |
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 kJ | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 199 | 578 | 772 | 587 | 400 | 242 | 137 | 59 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:30AM1.24m | 9:20PM1.57m | 10:05AM1.26m | 9:59PM1.53m | 10:42AM1.28m | 10:39PM1.46m | 11:20AM1.30m | 11:22PM1.37m | 12:02PM1.33m | 00:12AM1.26m | 12:51PM1.35m | 1:11AM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:24AM0.22m | 3:03PM0.46m | 3:58AM0.22m | 3:45PM0.45m | 4:33AM0.25m | 4:29PM0.45m | 5:07AM0.29m | 5:17PM0.45m | 5:45AM0.34m | 6:12PM0.47m | 6:27AM0.40m | 7:16PM0.47m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | SE 13 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 535 | 388 | 388 | 372 | 199 | 578 | 772 | 587 | 400 | 242 | 137 | 17 | 4 | 27 | 10 | 80 | 627 | 375 | 309 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 12 | NE 8 | ENE 5 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 15 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 57 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 59 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 48 | 17 | 17 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 13 | E 11 | NE 8 | E 19 | NE 7 | S 15 | S 21 | S 21 | E 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 7 | SE 13 | SE 11 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 18 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | N 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | — | W 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 830 | — | 544 | — | — | — | 25 | 15 | 74 | 39 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 47 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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