Surf Forecasts:
Denhams Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NE swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Denhams Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Denhams Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you—this stretch of the coast is lookin' pretty quiet for a while. There's a real lean spell on the cards, so don't be in a rush to grab your board.
The first bit of hope doesn't roll in until Monday, September 7th. Denhams Beach is the only spot with any action, and it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water temp is sittin' right around average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
The standout window is Monday morning, September 7th. We've got a solid 7ft swell pushin' in from the southeast, with a moderate 669 energy behind it. That's a decent amount of juice. The wind is light offshore from the west-northwest, keepin' things clean. The period is 9 seconds, so it's a mix of ground and wind swell – not the longest lines, but there's some punch. Because it's a beach break, that longer-period swell shouldn't be too tricky. This is one for the more experienced crew, as 7ft is a bit much for the beginners. The afternoon on the 7th drops to 5ft, still clean but with a cross-off wind, so it's a solid option if you miss the morning.
After that, the surf fades out again. The next chance is quite a gap. On Saturday, September 12th, the swell bumps up to 7ft from the east-northeast, but the wind is a cross-onshore breeze, which messes with the quality. It's a bit of a ropy mess, honestly. The energy is moderate (561) but the wind just kills it.
Then there's a glimmer on Monday, September 14th. The morning looks the pick with 6ft from the northeast, a cross-off wind from the northwest, and strong energy (613). The swell is 8 seconds, so it's a bit short, but the clean conditions make it rideable. The afternoon sees the size bump to 7ft, but the wind swings onshore and it gets messy.
So, to sum it up: the only real standout is Monday morning, September 7th at Denhams Beach. That's your best bet for a clean, punchy session. The rest of the outlook is a lot of waiting and watching the wind. Keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 4 | ENE 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 5 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 31 | 30 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 40 | 26 | 17 | 20 | 112 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 47 | 30 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:36PM1.47m | 10:04AM1.40m | 10:18PM1.40m | 10:44AM1.43m | 11:05PM1.31m | 11:29AM1.44m | 11:58PM1.20m | 12:21PM1.44m | 1:03AM1.11m | 1:24PM1.45m | 2:21AM1.05m | 2:36PM1.47m | 3:48AM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM0.32m | 3:53AM0.25m | 4:10PM0.31m | 4:29AM0.30m | 5:00PM0.32m | 5:08AM0.36m | 5:57PM0.35m | 5:54AM0.43m | 7:04PM0.38m | 6:48AM0.50m | 8:20PM0.39m | 7:56AM0.55m | 9:40PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 5 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 10 |
| kJ | 99 | 130 | 136 | 92 | 99 | 144 | 138 | 96 | 96 | 40 | 26 | 17 | 47 | 31 | 98 | 20 | 48 | 62 | 47 | 30 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 16 | ENE 10 | S 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | S 7 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 31 | 30 | 82 | 18 | 43 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 27 | 73 | 50 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | S 16 | ENE 9 | NE 3 | NE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 12 | 14 | 43 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 4 | NE 10 | W 4 | W 3 | NE 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 9 | — | 11 | 112 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 78 | 5 | 9 | 78 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 121 | 4 | 4 | 54 | 15 | 76 | 17 | 4 |
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