Diggers Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.27° S 153.14° E

Diggers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Diggers sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.5° 

Diggers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Diggers surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,244 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diggers in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 24th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diggers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, it’s gonna be a bit of a slow burn for the first week or so. There’s nothing worth paddling out for on Wednesday or Thursday, and the swell is just too small and messy to get excited about. Friday sees a jump in size but it’s short-period wind swell, pretty raw, and the wind is up. It’s not going to be any fun out there.

The first real window of opportunity looks like Saturday, July 25th. The swell settles into a cleaner SSE groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (832). Saturday morning is a bit cross, but by Saturday afternoon, it goes glassy, and that’s the moment. Diggers will have clean, 4 ft waves from the SSE. It’s a consistent spot for beginners, so you won’t be alone—expect company—but the conditions will be smooth. Sunday morning, July 26, holds that glassy, clean feel, with 4 ft SSE swell and a long 12-second period. That’s your best bet for a proper, relaxed session.

After that, things drop off again. The middle of the week is tiny, with barely any energy. Then, hold on—Thursday, July 30, the models are showing a massive pulse. The swell jumps to 10 ft on Thursday morning and 12 ft in the afternoon, with combined energy readings over 2000. That’s too much for Diggers, a beginner break. The wind is offshore, but the size is dangerous for most. Same story on Friday, July 31: 7 ft SSE swell, clean offshore wind, but it’s a big drop for a spot that’s not built for it. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

The run continues into early August with a few more manageable days. Saturday, August 1, is a small 4 ft S swell, but the wind is messy. Sunday, August 2, starts glassy with a clean 3 ft SSE swell—another good quiet morning for beginners. The energy is low (280), so it’s mellow but fun.

The potential standout in the second week is Thursday, August 6. We’re looking at a 6 ft SSE groundswell, glassy calm, with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is strong (818). The forecast says “very good surf conditions,” and at that size, Diggers is still manageable for most. Friday, August 6 afternoon, the swell gets bigger (7 ft), but the wind turns cross-onshore, so the morning is the clear winner. That Thursday morning is the best call for the whole run if you can wait.

So, bottom line: the best surf on offer is Saturday afternoon, July 25, and Sunday morning, July 26, for clean, glassy fun. The long-range standout is Thursday morning, August 6, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
9
1.1
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9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
1.5
S
7
1.6
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
13
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
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11
1.1
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12
1.2
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12
1.2
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
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SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
SE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
244
196
189
148
112
86
231
306
433
781
394
256
350
385
258
158
154
124
90
59
28
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NE
10
WSW
10
S
10
E
10
SW
25
SSW
20
S
10
W
5
NNW
5
SSE
10
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0
SSW
10
E
10
SW
5
S
10
ESE
5
W
5
NNE
15
NE
10
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
2:51PM1.35m
2:30AM1.06m
3:50PM1.39m
3:35AM0.98m
4:45PM1.45m
4:43AM0.95m
5:33PM1.52m
5:42AM0.98m
6:15PM1.61m
6:33AM1.03m
6:54PM1.69m
7:17AM1.11m
7:31PM1.76m
Low Tide
9:12PM0.71m
8:39AM0.48m
10:36PM0.69m
9:30AM0.49m
11:43PM0.62m
10:24AM0.48m
00:31AM0.54m
11:17AM0.45m
1:09AM0.46m
12:05PM0.42m
1:44AM0.38m
12:50PM0.40m
2:17AM0.31m
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5:07
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Feels °C
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9
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Information about the Diggers Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Diggers 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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