
Surf Forecasts:
Eastern Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastern Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and sit down, because we’ve got a 16-day window here that’s got a bit of everything, but you’ve got to pick your moments. This stretch is all about a single spot: Eastern Beach. It’s a sandbar setup, exposed, and it’s inconsistent, so when it fires, you gotta be on it. The water temp? It’s about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
The first real action kicks off on Friday, 24th July. Morning comes in with a 2.5m (8ft) swell pushing from the SSW, period at 12 seconds, and a cross-off wind from the WSW at 25 km/h (16 mph). The wave energy is punching hard at 3400 (very strong). It’s clean, but at that size, this is for experienced surfers only. By Friday afternoon, the swell drops slightly to 2.3m (8ft) from the south, period jumps to 16 seconds – proper groundswell – and the wind lightens off to 10 km/h (6 mph) from the SW. Energy is still strong at 2726. Conditions are clean and excellent for those who know what they’re doing. This is a standout window for the experienced crew.
Now Saturday, 25th July, morning glass-off – wind is calm from the SW at 5 km/h (3 mph). Swell holds at 1.3m (4ft) from the SSW, 14-second period, energy moderate at 958. It’s glassy, it’s clean, and it’s the best of the weekend for intermediate surfers. This is your call. But by afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the east at 10 km/h (6 mph) and the session falls apart.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are mostly write-offs. Swell drops, wind gets messy or too strong, and the quality tanks. You’ve got a couple of days of poor surf here.
Tuesday the 28th morning sees a 2.2m (7ft) pulse from the SSE, but with a short period of 8 seconds – that’s windswell, not much shape. Cross-shore wind from the south at 15 km/h (9 mph). Energy is moderate at 1181, but it’s a marginal call. By Tuesday afternoon, the swell settles to 1.5m (5ft) from the SSW, period 15 seconds, and a cross-off breeze from SSW at 20 km/h (12 mph). Cleaner, but still just okay.
Wednesday the 29th is rain and cross-onshore wind – not worth getting wet for.
Thursday the 30th morning, though? This is a sneaky standout. A 2.2m (7ft) swell from the east, short period at 8 seconds again, but the wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 10 km/h (6 mph). Energy is strong at 1452, and it stays clean. It’s for experienced surfers again due to the size. Afternoon sees it bump to 2.4m (8ft), but onshore wind ruins it.
From Friday the 31st through Sunday the 2nd of August, we’re into a long stretch of cross-onshore wind, solid swell (1.5m to 2.4m / 5ft to 8ft), but all lousy and lumpy. Poor conditions. This is a 3-day gap with nothing to recommend.
Monday the 3rd to Wednesday the 5th of August – cleaner wind returns, but swell drops to 1.4m to 1.6m (5ft to 5ft). It’s marginal. Not a write-off, but nothing to get excited about. Then on Tuesday the 4th morning, you get a 1.7m (6ft) swell from the ESE, period 11 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the WSW at 20 km/h (12 mph). Energy is moderate at 937, and conditions are very good. That’s another solid window for a surf.
The final days, 6th to 8th of August, fizzle out. Small swell around 0.9m to 1.0m (3ft to 3ft), periods around 11 to 14 seconds, but wind is mostly cross-on or light. The 8th morning shows a glassy 1.0m (3ft) from the south – could be a fun little session if you’re keen, but nothing huge.
Best on offer: Saturday morning, 25th July – glassy 1.3m (4ft) SSW swell at Eastern Beach. That’s your classic clean, fun-sized session for the intermediates. For the experts, Friday 24th July morning and Thursday 30th July morning are the heavy-hitters: big swell, clean, powerful.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 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) | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1395 | 1747 | 2668 | 936 | 651 | 485 | 632 | 467 | 258 | 371 | 242 | 201 | 361 | 585 | 960 | 1989 | 1178 | 765 | 434 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:31PM1.50m | 12:30PM1.39m | 00:52AM1.53m | 1:41PM1.48m | 1:48AM1.61m | 2:28PM1.59m | 2:30AM1.69m | 3:03PM1.70m | 3:04AM1.77m | 3:34PM1.80m | 3:36AM1.84m | 4:03PM1.89m | 4:06AM1.90m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:10AM0.99m | 6:18PM1.01m | 7:23AM0.90m | 7:32PM0.94m | 8:10AM0.79m | 8:21PM0.85m | 8:46AM0.68m | 8:59PM0.76m | 9:18AM0.58m | 9:33PM0.67m | 9:48AM0.50m | 10:04PM0.59m | |||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
5:23 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 9 | S 16 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 7 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 |
65 | 445 | 2668 | 321 | 307 | 278 | 632 | 467 | 258 | 142 | 242 | 195 | 103 | 568 | 378 | 1989 | 1178 | 765 | 204 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSW 18 | SE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | S 13 |
7 | 972 | 58 | 936 | 651 | 485 | 216 | 95 | 201 | 371 | 65 | 201 | 361 | 24 | 960 | 91 | 112 | — | 434 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | E 10 | SE 11 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | E 8 | SSW 18 | S 13 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 10 |
45 | 236 | — | — | — | 2 | 61 | 1 | 46 | 18 | 30 | 33 | 326 | 4 | 37 | 40 | 60 | — | 71 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | E 5 | ENE 6 | — | SW 5 | SSW 6 | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | NE 4 |
1395 | 1747 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 12 | 86 | — | 65 | 108 | — | 585 | — | — | — | 296 | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 234 | 233 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 5 | 15 | 235 | 0 | 187 | 461 | 57 | 409 | 30 | 30 | 268 | 850 | 5 |
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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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