Drakes Bay surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 602 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with S 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 (Aug 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drakes Bay over the next 16 days.
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