Surf Forecasts:
Diggers surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with 1,379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Diggers this week:
The surf forecast for Diggers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Diggers in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diggers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, Rusty here. Let's cast an eye over the Diggers stretch for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, mates. The first few days are pretty flat and messy, with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real sign of life shows up on Monday the 7th of September. The morning is looking alright with a 5ft SSE swell, a period of 10 seconds, and clean conditions thanks to a light SSW cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (538). Diggers is a consistent, exposed beginner-friendly spot, so that’s a good window for a learner to get some fun, manageable waves. The water temp is about 68°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.
The real standout, though, is Thursday the 10th of September. The swell bumps up to 7ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, both from the SSE with a 9-second period. The combined energy hits strong (680 and 843), and the wind stays clean and cross-off from the south. The catch here is that the swell is too big for this break, so it’s really only for the more experienced crew who know how to handle a bit more power. For the groms and beginners, give it a miss.
After that, the surf drops off again. Friday the 11th of September has some 6ft swell with a very long 14-second period in the morning (combined energy 1079, strong), but the conditions are described as marginal, and the wind is moderate. That long period groundswell might make it tricky at the beach break, often breaking too straight. Not a top pick.
The second week is pretty quiet. There’s a small window on Wednesday the 16th of September with a 6ft SSE swell, but the wind is howling at 22 mph from the SSW, making it a bit of a kite-surfing day if anything. The rest of the week is small, onshore, and not worth wetting a suit for. The final days are a write-off with onshore wind and tiny, weak swell.
So, to sum it up: Monday the 7th for the learners, and Thursday the 10th for the advanced crew. That’s your lot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 4 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 32 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 558 | 522 | 280 | 197 | 82 | 426 | 516 | 412 | 334 | 198 | 641 | 809 | 1379 | 1019 | 698 | 397 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:30AM0.99m | 4:05PM1.59m | 4:52AM1.04m | 5:11PM1.67m | 5:53AM1.14m | 6:07PM1.74m | 6:42AM1.26m | 6:55PM1.78m | 7:25AM1.37m | 7:39PM1.78m | 8:06AM1.47m | 8:20PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:52PM0.46m | 9:02AM0.46m | 11:09PM0.35m | 10:24AM0.40m | 00:05AM0.25m | 11:31AM0.32m | 00:50AM0.16m | 12:28PM0.23m | 1:30AM0.11m | 1:17PM0.17m | 2:06AM0.09m | 2:03PM0.15m | 2:41AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | SE 24 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 382 | 522 | 15 | 16 | 82 | 15 | 516 | 412 | 334 | 198 | 31 | 22 | 603 | 1019 | 698 | 397 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 9 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | SE 11 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | SSE 18 | ESE 8 | E 13 | E 14 |
| kJ | 23 | 29 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 254 | 56 | 4 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 19 | E 10 | NNE 6 | E 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 9 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | ENE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 17 | — | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NW 3 | — | SSE 6 | S 8 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | 2 | — | 208 | 558 | — | 280 | 197 | 40 | 426 | — | — | — | 2 | 641 | 809 | 1379 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 7 | 10 | 188 | 3 | 0 | 237 | 0 | 25 | 96 | 0 | 10 | 87 | 10 | 87 | 96 | 3 | 25 | 96 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Diggers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Diggers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Diggers 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 (Diggers) 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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