Surf Forecasts:
Douglas Point surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 10,539 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Douglas Point this week:
The surf forecast for Douglas Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Douglas Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Douglas Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Douglas Point for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a promising stretch of swell coming through, but not every day is a winner. The first real session worth paddling out for is Monday the 24th of August. It’s a bit messy, with a 7ft SW swell and a moderate cross-off breeze, not great but it’s a start.
The first absolute standout is Friday the 28th of August. The morning is pumping: a solid 12ft WSW groundswell, with a super long period of 17 seconds. That swell is packing a ton of energy (7299). This is a big, heavy wave, so it’s not for the faint of heart. The wind is light offshore from the NW, leaving the face clean as a whistle. This is one for the experienced crew only. The afternoon turns onshore, so paddle out early.
The next big highlight hits Monday the 31st of August. Dawn patrol is looking incredible. We’ve got a 13ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period, pushing a huge 9690 energy. The wind is a gentle offshore from the north, meaning it’ll be clean and powerful. This is a proper reef setup firing on all cylinders – expert territory for sure, but an absolutely killer session if you’re up for it.
Keep an eye on Saturday the 5th of September as well. The morning shows a 15ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and clean conditions under light winds. It's a long way out, but it could be another epic day.
But don’t get fooled by the whole forecast. The first few days of September, from the 1st to the 3rd, get hammered by strong SE winds – choppy, lumpy, forget it. And by Monday the 7th, the swell explodes to over 19ft with the wind howling onshore. Too big and too messy for a paddle board.
Bottom line: mark your calendar for the mornings of Friday the 28th of August and Monday the 31st of August. That’s where the magic is.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1537 | 1806 | 2740 | 4539 | 3240 | 2381 | 2071 | 633 | 814 | 1528 | 3675 | 7282 | 5319 | 3534 | 2313 | 1524 | 1060 | 733 | 3093 | 10539 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:38AM0.47m | 12:16PM1.04m | 00:25AM0.53m | 12:31PM1.09m | 00:25AM0.61m | 12:48PM1.10m | 00:37AM0.69m | 1:06PM1.10m | 00:54AM0.77m | 1:23PM1.06m | 1:14AM0.84m | 1:37PM1.00m | 1:37AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM0.41m | 3:36AM0.46m | 8:07PM0.43m | 4:56AM0.41m | 7:48PM0.43m | 5:39AM0.36m | 7:41PM0.42m | 6:13AM0.31m | 7:40PM0.40m | 6:44AM0.28m | 7:42PM0.38m | 7:14AM0.26m | 7:47PM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 1537 | 1806 | 2740 | 4539 | 3240 | 2381 | 2071 | 633 | 814 | 1528 | 3675 | 7282 | 5319 | 3534 | 2313 | 1524 | 1060 | 480 | 3093 | 10539 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 20 | WSW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | — | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSW 16 | SW 24 | — |
| kJ | 96 | 214 | 886 | 141 | 252 | 49 | 310 | 311 | 164 | 1035 | 1816 | 17 | 7 | — | 22 | 84 | 361 | 733 | 87 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | SW 14 | WSW 22 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 24 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | — | 398 | 308 | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | 65 | 424 | 87 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 64 | 267 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Douglas Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Douglas Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Douglas Point 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 (Douglas Point) 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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