Surf Forecasts:
Eastern Beach surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 4,203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastern Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Eastern Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eastern Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastern Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Eastern Beach has got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a bit of a slow dance to start. We’ve got a couple of sessions Monday that are clean enough for a longboard or a foily, but the real juice doesn't start to flow until Tuesday the 25th. That morning, a solid pulse of 3ft groundswell from the south with a very long 17-second period rolls in. Combined wave energy is a meaty 1049, and with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW, it’s gonna be glassy and clean. This is an incredible window for experienced surfers looking for some serious lines and easy paddling between sets. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The stand-out moment, the one you point the van at, is the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. We’ve got a clean 6ft SSW groundswell, period at a punchy 13 seconds, and combined energy of 1142. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SW, so the face will be smooth. This is beautiful, powerful surf for the capable crew, and the consistent offshore breeze will have it bending perfectly.
It’s not all smooth sailing, though. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are an absolute mess, with onshore wind and deteriorating conditions. The weekend of the 29th-30th is also plagued by onshores and chop. The following week, from the 31st through the 2nd, it cleans up but the swell drops off. Tuesday the 1st of September morning sees a small 3ft clean SSW swell with light offshore wind, but it’s small.
Monday the 7th of September morning offers up a beefy 8ft S swell, but it's short period and the wind is moderate cross-offshore, making it a bit of a challenge - better left for the experts if it cleans up. The long-range week sees a few more clean days but with onshore winds returning on the 8th. Remember, this far out, the long-range swell on the 5th is promising but less certain.
In short: the absolute standout is the morning of Tuesday August 25th for the quality of the swell, but the Sunday September 6th morning session is the one that’s got all the ingredients for a truly unforgettable surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 8 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 14 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 326 | 112 | 244 | 785 | 596 | 1271 | 773 | 2326 | 4203 | 1603 | 556 | 1222 | 2149 | 552 | 390 | 1048 | 1042 | 799 | 1608 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:43AM1.50m | 2:17PM1.58m | 2:20AM1.63m | 2:46PM1.72m | 2:50AM1.74m | 3:12PM1.84m | 3:18AM1.85m | 3:38PM1.95m | 3:46AM1.93m | 4:04PM2.03m | 4:14AM1.98m | 4:31PM2.09m | 4:43AM1.99m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:59AM0.79m | 8:18PM0.81m | 8:30AM0.65m | 8:48PM0.68m | 8:58AM0.53m | 9:16PM0.55m | 9:25AM0.43m | 9:44PM0.45m | 9:52AM0.35m | 10:11PM0.37m | 10:18AM0.30m | 10:39PM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 5:44 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 8 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 326 | 112 | 244 | 785 | 447 | 1271 | 773 | 2326 | 4203 | 1603 | 556 | 678 | 864 | 552 | 361 | 414 | 561 | 135 | 900 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 17 | E 9 | S 18 | E 10 | — | — | S 16 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | S 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 62 | 14 | 12 | 596 | 6 | 159 | 2 | — | — | 305 | — | 575 | 472 | 390 | 313 | 224 | 8 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 12 | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSW 10 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 181 | — | 25 | 83 | 172 | 165 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 170 | 547 | 1222 | 2149 | — | — | 1048 | 1042 | 799 | 1608 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 134 | 374 | 432 | 244 | 268 | 1 | 15 | 488 | 15 | 95 | 244 | 29 |
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The above surf forecast table for Eastern Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Eastern Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Eastern Beach 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 (Eastern Beach) 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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