Surf Forecasts:
Douglas Point surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Douglas Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, talking about Douglas Point.
First thing, the water is 59°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – not a big deal, but you might skip the hood.
We’ve got a slow start, so don’t rush. Monday the 20th kicks off with a clean 5ft SW swell, 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is offshore and light, so it’s tidy. The swell energy is solid but not wild (1398). A good intermediate option to start the week. Tuesday the 21st morning sees the swell jump to 10ft from the WSW, still clean with offshore winds, but that’s getting into only-for-experienced territory. The energy is picking up (2627). After Tuesday, it’s a mess. From Wednesday the 22nd through the 28th, it’s onshore and cross-shore winds, lumpy, and poor. The swell gets huge – up to 16ft – but with wind howling from the west and southwest, it’s a washing machine. Not worth it. There’s a gap of nearly a week with no real recommendations.
Now, the standout window. Wednesday the 29th of July is the one. Morning brings a clean 12ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is pumping (6703), and conditions are exceptional for experts. This is a reef, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. Crowds are only sometimes a problem, so you might get a few out, but the quality will be worth it. Thursday the 30th is still very good – 8ft SSW swell, offshore, clean – but the 29th is the real standout.
Heading into the first week of August, the swell gets massive. Saturday the 1st of August has a 20ft SW swell with a fresh offshore wind, but the energy is enormous (35095) – this is way too big for this break, expert only. Sunday the 2nd of August sees 25ft (55961 energy) – that’s a beast. It’s clean, but it’s big-wave territory. The long-range stuff into August 3rd and 4th drops back to 12-13ft but the wind is more mixed. That Wednesday the 29th is your best bet – mark it down.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1133 | 1045 | 3436 | 2627 | 1989 | 918 | 2274 | 2098 | 6464 | 9128 | 9512 | 10323 | 13339 | 10374 | 9292 | 5782 | 4727 | 4122 | 3050 | 2251 | 1257 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:09PM0.96m | 3:58AM0.84m | 3:16PM0.92m | 4:58AM0.84m | 3:17PM0.89m | 6:25AM0.84m | 2:58PM0.87m | 1:17PM0.89m | 11:55AM0.96m | 12:08PM1.04m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44PM0.42m | 9:24AM0.58m | 10:08PM0.36m | 9:54AM0.68m | 10:37PM0.33m | 10:18AM0.78m | 11:09PM0.32m | 11:47PM0.33m | 00:39AM0.36m | 2:33AM0.39m | |||||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | WSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1133 | 1045 | 3436 | 2627 | 1989 | 918 | — | 2098 | 6464 | 9128 | 9512 | 10323 | 13339 | 10374 | 8473 | — | 30 | 4122 | 66 | 2251 | 355 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | WNW 8 | S 9 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 31 | 147 | 7 | — | — | 248 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 4 | 28 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 77 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | W 7 | WSW 13 | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | SW 11 |
| kJ | 157 | 188 | — | — | — | 303 | 2274 | — | — | 8007 | — | — | — | — | 9292 | 5782 | 4727 | — | 3050 | — | 1257 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 80 | 280 | 303 | 80 | 315 | 315 | 303 | 821 | 816 | 303 | 287 | 303 | 80 | 135 | 267 | 80 |
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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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