Surf Forecasts:
Douglas Point surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with 8,187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Douglas Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Douglas Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got one spot on the radar for this stretch, and it's a solid one.
Looks like we're in for a run of serious, expert-level groundswell at Douglas Point, kicking off this Sunday afternoon. The water's sitting at 58°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The real story starts Sunday the 23rd. We're looking at a 12ft SW groundswell with a massive 16-second period rolling in. The combined energy is pumping hard at 7518, and with a light NNW offshore breeze, it's going to be absolutely pristine. This is a proper session for the experienced crew only – that size and period is no joke, and at a reef break, it'll be welding up. Sunday afternoon is the standout of the whole forecast.
Monday the 24th cleans up nicely too. The swell drops to a still-juicy 8ft from the SW, with a 14-second period. A moderate N offshore keeps it clean, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers again. The energy is still strong at 2193, so you'll feel the push.
After a bit of a messy Tuesday with onshore winds, Thursday the 27th morning looks like a chance to get back out. A 6ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean NNW offshore wind should produce some fun, manageable waves with energy around 1445.
Then Friday the 28th morning is another absolute cracker – an 12ft WSW groundswell with a super-long 17-second period, and a light N offshore. The energy is through the roof at 7196. This is another top-tier, expert-only session. The sets will be powerful and clean.
The pattern continues into the second week. Monday the 31st shows solid 10ft SW swell with 15-second period and clean cross-off winds, and Tuesday the 1st of September morning has an 12ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a fresh offshore. The energy stays well above 4000 through many of these days, so it's not a week for beginners.
Towards the end of the run, conditions get a bit wild. From the 4th of September onwards, the wind really fires up, with strong to gale-force winds making for poor, blown-out conditions. The swell is huge, up to 16ft on the 5th, but the wind will chop it to pieces. That's more of a kite-surfing or windsurfing setup than a paddle session.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is your window. The absolute best is Sunday afternoon the 23rd and Friday morning the 28th. Get on it if you're up for the challenge.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5649 | 3298 | 2155 | 1537 | 1697 | 2639 | 4357 | 3240 | 2241 | 1912 | 623 | 1121 | 1543 | 5089 | 7196 | 5319 | 3394 | 2554 | 1811 | 1834 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 12:08PM0.98m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.36m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 5649 | 3298 | 2155 | 1537 | 1697 | 2639 | 4357 | 3240 | 2241 | 1912 | 623 | 1121 | 1543 | 5089 | 7196 | 5319 | 3394 | 2554 | 1811 | 1834 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | WSW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 13 | — | S 10 | S 9 | — | SSW 23 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 1869 | — | 38 | 96 | 214 | 886 | 141 | 301 | 49 | 310 | 398 | 311 | 1231 | 1673 | — | 8 | 7 | — | 52 | 596 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | SSW 12 | S 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | — | 237 | 13 | 11 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 84 | 768 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 86 | 267 | 80 | 86 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 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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