Surf Forecasts:
Douglas Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 8,390 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with W 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Douglas Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, breaking down the Douglas Point stretch.
We got a good run of surf coming, but you gotta work around the wind. Two days really stand out.
Tuesday the 18th kicks things off with a 5 to 6 ft SW groundswell (17-second period), but a 19 mph NNE cross-off wind messes with the surface. The wave energy is strong (2331-1823), but it ain't glassy. Wednesday the 19th is a washout with rain and gusty wind, so stay home.
Your first real standout is Thursday the 20th. The afternoon looks sweet. Swell holds at 10 ft from the WNW, with a 13-second period and a massive wave energy (3151). The wind drops to a light 6 mph from the WNW. That's clean surf. At 10 ft, it's for experienced crew only.
Now the heavy hitter is Saturday the 22nd of August. A 13 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, pumping in huge energy (8057). This is expert territory, way too big for beginners. The wind is a moderate W cross at 13 mph, so it'll have some texture, but the power is undeniable.
We get a clean day on Sunday the 23rd of August. The swell eases to a still-heavy 12 ft from the SW, with a 16-second period. The wind goes offshore from the NNW at 13 mph. That’s a clean, powerful day for pros.
Monday the 24th drops to about 8 ft of SW groundswell, with a fresh cross-off breeze. Still rideable for confident intermediates.
Then we get your second standout: Friday morning, August 28th. The swell is a massive 15 ft from the WSW, with a 14-second period. The wind? Absolutely flat calm (0 mph). Glassy. The energy is enormous (6805). If you can handle that size, this is the cleanest surf of the whole run. Magic for experts.
After that, the swell fades. The last few days of August and into September drop to 5-8 ft of SW swell, but the wind gets stronger and more onshore. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September are small and clean, with a 4 ft to 5 ft SW groundswell.
So, for me: the absolute best is that glassy Friday, August 28th morning for flawless, heavy waves. Your second best is Thursday afternoon, August 20th for solid 10 ft with light wind.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 9 | W 12 | W 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1519 | 1806 | 979 | 871 | 773 | 1007 | 2430 | 2640 | 4542 | 4160 | 3388 | 8159 | 7970 | 6638 | 5809 | 4038 | 5284 | 3093 | 2519 | 3078 | 3677 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:18PM0.88m | 3:24AM0.90m | 2:22PM0.85m | 4:04AM0.86m | 2:18PM0.84m | 4:52AM0.81m | 1:56PM0.83m | 1:06PM0.86m | 12:20PM0.91m | 12:08PM0.98m | 1:38AM0.47m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:47PM0.22m | 9:00AM0.52m | 9:07PM0.19m | 9:16AM0.62m | 9:28PM0.20m | 9:18AM0.70m | 9:47PM0.24m | 10:01PM0.29m | 9:53PM0.36m | 8:49PM0.41m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | W 12 | W 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1519 | 1806 | 979 | 871 | 773 | 779 | 2430 | 2640 | 4542 | 4160 | 3388 | 8159 | 7970 | 6638 | 5809 | 4038 | 5284 | 3093 | 2519 | 3078 | 3677 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 796 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 110 | 215 | 812 | 511 | 37 | 973 | 2078 | — | 87 | 449 | 1183 | 996 | 1367 | — | 115 | 253 | 455 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 9 | NW 7 | — | ESE 6 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 128 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 19 | 16 | 43 | 206 | 530 | 1007 | — | — | 697 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 336 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 13 | 80 | 135 | 135 | 86 | 267 | 80 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 80 | 80 | 280 |
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