Surf Forecasts:
Eastern Beach surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 5,851 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with SSW 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 (Oct 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eastern Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastern Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 11 | NE 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 547 | 140 | 76 | 154 | 145 | 589 | 3258 | 1572 | 892 | 1706 | 1964 | 1320 | 887 | 396 | 259 | 566 | 331 | 339 | 240 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | off |
High Tide | 11:09PM1.23m | 12:14PM1.40m | 00:32AM1.35m | 12:57PM1.56m | 1:13AM1.50m | 1:29PM1.71m | 1:46AM1.64m | 1:59PM1.86m | 2:18AM1.77m | 2:30PM1.99m | 2:49AM1.87m | 3:02PM2.08m | 3:22AM1.94m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:28AM0.92m | 6:38PM0.89m | 6:34AM0.79m | 7:15PM0.73m | 7:13AM0.65m | 7:45PM0.57m | 7:46AM0.52m | 8:15PM0.42m | 8:18AM0.40m | 8:46PM0.30m | 8:49AM0.31m | 9:17PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | 6:22 | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 11 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 364 | 140 | 65 | 114 | 97 | 285 | 983 | 770 | 34 | 823 | 1202 | 1320 | 887 | 396 | 259 | 273 | 331 | 339 | 240 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | ENE 5 | SSW 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 87 | 68 | 76 | 39 | 145 | 70 | 55 | 48 | 7 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 86 | 62 | 37 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 7 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | — | SE 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSE 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 37 | 24 | 47 | 50 | 38 | 14 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 16 | 30 | 26 | 11 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | E 2 | NE 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 547 | — | 1 | 154 | 42 | 589 | 3258 | 1572 | 892 | 1706 | 1964 | — | 11 | 49 | 205 | 566 | — | 20 | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 57 | 460 | 28 | 551 | 436 | 1 | 192 | 436 | 178 | 233 | 806 | 268 | 460 | 432 | 251 | 233 | 432 | 432 |
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Information about the Eastern Beach Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Eastern Beach 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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