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Lat Long: 8.44° N 83.58° W

Drakes Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Drakes Bay sea temperature is
30.4°C
2.7° 

Drakes Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Drakes Bay surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 781 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Drakes Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Drakes Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Drakes Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 10th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 10th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 12th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drakes Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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395
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377
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781
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257
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
10
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NE
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WSW
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10
NW
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WNW
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High Tide
2:04AM2.97m
2:29PM2.82m
2:43AM3.03m
3:09PM2.85m
3:20AM3.02m
3:46PM2.83m
3:56AM2.97m
4:23PM2.76m
4:32AM2.86m
5:00PM2.65m
5:09AM2.73m
5:39PM2.51m
Low Tide
7:50PM0.35m
8:19AM0.22m
8:31PM0.30m
8:59AM0.15m
9:10PM0.30m
9:37AM0.13m
9:47PM0.33m
10:13AM0.17m
10:24PM0.41m
10:50AM0.26m
11:01PM0.51m
11:27AM0.39m
11:39PM0.65m
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Information about the Drakes Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Drakes Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Drakes Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Drakes Bay 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 (Drakes Bay) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Drakes Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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