Downtowns surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Downtowns this week:
The surf forecast for Downtowns over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Downtowns in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Downtowns over the next 16 days.
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