Surf Forecasts:
Douglas Point surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 22,280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Douglas Point in the next 16 days are 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Douglas Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve been chasin’ the lines for this spot. The first real opportunity to paddle out hits on Tuesday, September 8th, so that’s our start line.
The swell is locked in from the SW, which plays real nice with Douglas Point. This is a reef break, exposed and fairly consistent, so when the magic happens, it happens hard. Water temp’s sittin’ around 58°, which is normal for this time of year – nothing wild.
The true standout, the one you set the alarm for, is Wednesday, September 16th. Tuesday the 8th has a good pulse, but that Wednesday morning? Man. We’re talkin’ a solid 13ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, with a glassy surface and just a whisper of wind from the NE. The energy reading is cranked (8574), and the conditions are flagged as exceptional. That is expert-only territory with that size, but the power and shape will be unbelievable. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so the wave faces are gonna be like mirrors.
Monday, September 21st is the other heavyweight. Another 15ft SW groundswell, again 16 seconds, with a light ENE cross-offshore wind. The energy is even stronger (10549), and it’s another exceptional call. Because it’s a long-period SW groundswell, Douglas Point, bein’ a reef, will take that energy and turn it into proper, lined-up walls. Not the fat, straight dribble you get on a beach break. This is one for the crew.
Tuesday the 8th morning is no slouch either – 12ft, 17-second period, clean with a light WNW wind. That’s a session for the experienced surfer, no doubt.
Now, from Wednesday the 9th through Friday the 11th, the swell stays big – up to 20ft – but the wind switches onshore from the S, turnin’ it into a lumpy, choppy mess. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th clean up nice with offshore breezes and dropping swell (down to 10ft and 7ft). The energy drops, though (down to 2044). Easy paddles, but not the juice of that Wednesday.
Later on, Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th see size pick up again (12ft to 15ft), but the wind gets messy – cross-off but strong and gusty. It’s surfable, but you’ll be workin’ for it.
So look, if you only got two dates this month: Wednesday the 16th and Monday the 21st. That’s the gold. The rest is just keepin’ the arms loose.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the E by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6221 | 6180 | 8581 | 22280 | 21126 | 19920 | 6734 | 9925 | 5726 | 5120 | 7073 | 6995 | 4469 | 3612 | 3634 | 2237 | 1832 | 1271 | 801 | 612 | 618 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:25PM1.00m | 00:49AM0.46m | 12:35PM1.01m | 00:07AM0.58m | 12:45PM0.99m | 00:15AM0.71m | 12:54PM0.95m | 00:36AM0.83m | 1:02PM0.90m | 1:01AM0.92m | 1:09PM0.86m | 1:29AM0.98m | 1:16PM0.83m | 1:56AM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM0.37m | 4:47AM0.38m | 7:46PM0.43m | 5:37AM0.31m | 7:15PM0.44m | 6:14AM0.26m | 7:01PM0.40m | 6:45AM0.25m | 7:01PM0.32m | 7:14AM0.27m | 7:09PM0.24m | 7:39AM0.31m | 7:22PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 6221 | 6180 | 8581 | 22280 | 21126 | 19920 | 6734 | 9925 | 5726 | 5120 | 7073 | 6995 | 4469 | 3612 | 3634 | 2237 | 1832 | 1271 | 801 | 612 | 358 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | SSW 24 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1374 | — | 496 | — | — | — | 5659 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 38 | 59 | 155 | 172 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | S 10 | WSW 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 | 8 | 267 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 42 | 170 | 111 | 50 | 141 | 618 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 86 | 303 | 905 | 1740 | 133 | 86 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 80 | 267 | 303 |
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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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