Surf Forecasts:
Diggers surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 354 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 (Aug 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Diggers in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diggers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Diggers.
Alright, it’s a bit of a slow start, I won’t lie. The first week or so is pretty average. We’ve got small surf and tricky winds. The best bet right now is to keep an eye on Monday the 10th. That morning, the swell fills in a touch to 4ft from the ENE, and with a 9 mph WNW cross-offshore breeze, it’ll be clean. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 207. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while. The water temp is about 68°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Moving on, we get a bit of a pulse around Wednesday the 12th morning. The swell is 3ft from the SSE, but the wind is a clean offshore from the SW at 9 mph. The wave energy is moderate (209), and it’ll be glassy. A solid little window for a cruisey session.
Now, here’s the standout. Diggers is a beginner-friendly spot, so keep that in mind. On Thursday the 13th, the swell jumps up to 8ft from the SSE. That’s a big step up. The combined energy is strong, reading 1103. That’s too big for beginners, and honestly, for a spot like this, it’s pushing it for most. The wind is a clean cross-off, but the swell is simply too big for this break. Friday the 14th still has a solid 6ft SSE swell, but again, it’s marginal for this spot. The wind is up to 12 mph, making it a bit lumpy.
The second week gets interesting again. Tuesday the 18th morning sees a big 7ft SSE swell with a very long period of 10 seconds. The energy is very strong at 1515. The afternoon session improves even more, with 6ft and a score indicating excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The wind is light and cross-off. This is the real deal, but only for the crew who can handle it. Wednesday the 19th morning still has a punchy 6ft, but the wind is stronger at 16 mph, so it’ll be a bit more challenging.
So, there you have it. A slow start, but a couple of good windows, especially for the more experienced. The 18th afternoon is your best bet. The crowds are often here, so expect company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 90 | 56 | 46 | 24 | 19 | 46 | 71 | 74 | 52 | 84 | 109 | 184 | 146 | 160 | 354 | 202 | 125 | 79 | 92 | 90 | 176 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:49PM1.45m | 00:51AM1.29m | 1:53PM1.48m | 2:00AM1.15m | 3:05PM1.53m | 3:23AM1.07m | 4:17PM1.61m | 4:46AM1.05m | 5:22PM1.72m | 5:56AM1.10m | 6:20PM1.82m | 6:53AM1.18m | 7:11PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58PM0.55m | 7:07AM0.38m | 8:18PM0.57m | 8:05AM0.40m | 9:50PM0.53m | 9:14AM0.41m | 11:13PM0.43m | 10:27AM0.37m | 00:18AM0.31m | 11:33AM0.31m | 1:10AM0.20m | 12:33PM0.24m | 1:56AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 90 | 56 | 46 | 24 | 14 | 46 | 71 | 67 | 48 | 84 | 109 | 184 | 146 | 160 | 3 | 202 | 125 | 79 | 92 | 90 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | SE 14 | NE 6 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 39 | 52 | 74 | 52 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 56 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 6 | E 15 | E 15 | S 6 | S 6 | E 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | S 8 | E 13 | ENE 11 | NNE 6 | — | S 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 15 | — | 103 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | ESE 3 | S 6 | S 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SW 3 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | NNW 2 | NE 4 | ENE 9 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 20 | 354 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 1 | 27 | 333 | 257 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 220 | 0 |
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