Surf Forecasts:
Diggers surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,539 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diggers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We're looking at a patchy 16 days for Diggers. The first few days don't have much to get excited about, but there's a proper window of solid swell arriving mid-week, and a couple of other smaller windows to watch.
The first real chance to get wet comes Monday morning, the 7th of September. The water's sitting right on average for the time of year at 68.4°F, so nothing out of the ordinary there. The swell is a clean 5.2ft from the SSE with a period of 10 seconds, delivering moderate wave energy (518). The wind is a light, clean cross-off from the S at 6 mph, which is a major positive. It's a consistent break for beginners, so expect a few people out, but it should be a nice, clean session.
Things get a bit more serious on Thursday the 10th. The swell ramps up to 8.2ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy jumps right up to strong (1095). The wind is a clean cross-off, but at 8.2ft, this is strictly for experts only. It's too big for the average punter, so take a look before you paddle out.
Friday the 11th is still chunky but coming down a touch. The morning sees 6.2ft SSE swell with a period of 11 seconds – that long period means it'll have some real grunt and shape (884 energy). The wind is a clean cross-off again. The afternoon picks up a little to 6.9ft, but at that size, it's still expert territory. The closed-out conditions on the bigger sets will be a real challenge.
Saturday the 12th is a bit more manageable. The morning has 6.2ft swell from the SSE with 9-second period (618 energy) and a clean cross-off wind. It's borderline for the size, but a solid option for those who can handle it.
The rest of the forecast drops off significantly. There's a small window on Saturday the 19th, with a tiny, glassy 3ft SSE swell (295 energy). The wind is glassy, so it'll be clean, but it's barely an ankle-biter. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
The standout is clearly Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th for the big, powerful swell, but it's only for the experienced crew. The cleanest, most accessible day for the average surfer is likely Monday morning, the 7th, when the swell is still a decent size but the conditions are perfect.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 319 | 643 | 500 | 280 | 217 | 311 | 363 | 377 | 295 | 287 | 331 | 1079 | 1102 | 1399 | 783 | 831 | 770 | 612 | 441 | 378 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 8:44AM1.53m | 8:58PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:47PM0.17m | 3:13AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | E 15 | SE 23 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | E 13 | SSE 10 | E 14 | SE 18 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 454 | 500 | 280 | 217 | 17 | 12 | 377 | 295 | 287 | 50 | 4 | 21 | 832 | 83 | 4 | 522 | 4 | 13 | 378 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | E 16 | ESE 14 | E 16 | ENE 9 | E 15 | E 15 | E 13 | S 22 | E 14 | E 9 | E 14 | SSE 18 |
| kJ | 17 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | E 15 | E 17 | SE 13 | S 20 | E 15 | S 18 | NE 15 | E 14 | S 22 | E 9 | — | E 12 | E 13 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 6 | — | 3 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 8 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — |
| kJ | 319 | 643 | — | — | — | 311 | 363 | — | — | — | 331 | 1079 | 1102 | 1399 | 783 | 831 | 770 | 612 | 441 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 238 | 3 | 0 | 237 | 0 | 87 | 96 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 187 | 25 | 87 | 10 | 25 | 96 | 0 | 25 | 87 | 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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