Diggers Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.27° S 153.14° E

Diggers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Diggers sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.1° 

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


Diggers surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 370 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 10th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 9th 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 get stuck into this one.

First things first, for the first few days it’s a struggle. We’re looking at a real slow start with nothing worth paddling out for until Friday the 7th, and even then it’s just tiny, ordinary stuff. The energy is weak, with the combined swell energy sitting at only 41 (Thursday morning) and 95 (Friday morning). The water temp is running about 68°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Friday the 7th morning is the first real glimmer. It’s glassy, clean, and we’ve got a tiny 2ft SSE swell sneaking in with a 10-second period. It’s not going to get the heart racing, but for a beginner or someone just wanting to get wet, it’s a little window. The energy is still low at 95, so don’t expect much push.

Saturday the 8th morning sees a slight bump to 2ft from the east, 8-second period, with clean conditions and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy climbs to 101, but it’s still small. Not a standout, but a solid “meh” if you’re desperate.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are messy. Sunday has onshore winds and choppy conditions, while Monday morning brings a bigger 4ft ENE swell with 8-second period and moderate cross-offshore wind. The energy jumps to 268, but the wind and short period mean it’s not clean. Monday afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft ENE swell, 9-second period, but it’s still just ordinary.

Now, the real standout. Thursday the 14th morning. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 6ft SSE groundswell rolling in with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1140 – that’s proper strong. Winds are light cross-offshore from the SSW, so the conditions are clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction of SSE is a good match for the optimum SE direction at Diggers, so it should line up nicely. The 13-second period is a long period groundswell, meaning better shaped waves and more energy, but it can be a bit straight at beach breaks – Diggers is a beach break, so keep that in mind. For the experienced crew, this is the best of the run.

Friday the 15th is also worth a mention. Saturday morning and afternoon both have clean conditions with 4ft and 4ft SSE swell, 11 and 10-second periods, and combined energy around 291 and 273. Good surf, but not as powerful as the 14th.

After that, the run drops off again. Strong winds from the SSW and SW blow through the 16th and 17th, with only small 2ft to 3ft waves, and the energy is there but the conditions are poor. The 18th and 19th are similar – small, clean but tiny, with energy dipping to 131 and 97.

The very end of the outlook, Friday the 21st, shows a bit of a return. Morning and afternoon both have 3ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, combined energy of 287 and 280, and clean conditions. It’s a nice way to finish the window, but it’s not the big one.

So, if you’re a beginner, the first week is a wash. If you’re experienced, get ready for Thursday the 14th morning – that’s the session. The rest is small or windy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SE
10
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SSE
10
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SSE
10
0.5
SSE
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9
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SSE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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19
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52
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63
103
189
157
127
346
157
108
88
245
236
86
64
65
67
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
WSW
0
ENE
10
E
10
SW
5
S
10
E
10
NNW
20
N
30
NNE
25
NNW
20
WNW
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WSW
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W
10
NNE
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NE
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WNW
15
NNW
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WNW
15
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
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
7:43AM1.27m
7:59PM1.93m
Low Tide
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
1:26PM0.19m
2:38AM0.09m
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Feels °C
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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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