Surf Forecasts:
Eastern Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eastern Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastern Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this 16-day forecast out for Eastern Beach. The water’s at about 59°F, which is normal for the season.
First up, we have a bit of a wait. The early part of the week is looking pretty average. Tuesday, the 28th of July, has some 7ft swell from the SSE but it’s coming in with a cross-on wind and a short period around 8 seconds. The energy is there (1306), but the wind is messing it up, making it choppy and messy. Not really worth paddling out for.
Wednesday the 29th is still a bit of a write-off. The swell drops to 6ft but the wind is stubbornly onshore. Thursday morning the 30th is the first real glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 6ft but the direction shifts to ESE, and we get a clean, cross-off wind from the S. The energy is moderate (913). It’s not massive, but it’ll be clean and that’s a big plus.
The weekend, the 31st and 1st of August, looks a bit grim. Strong winds (25 mph on Saturday) are going to smash the surface, making it lumpy and messy with peaky swell around 8ft. That’s not a surfer’s friend, but kite surfers might be having a field day.
Now, let’s talk about the standout. It’s the 9th of August that catches my eye. We’re looking at an 12ft swell from the ENE on the Sunday morning. The combined energy is a massive 3427, which is strong. But here’s the catch: the finder says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. It’s a sandbar, and an 12ft wave with a 10-second period will be a heavy, powerful wall. This is only for well-experienced surfers with a big wave board. The wind is glassy in the morning, so it will be clean, but it’s a serious beast. If you’re not an expert, stay on the beach.
The Monday the 10th is a better bet for most. The swell drops to 7ft from the E, the wind is offshore from the W, and the energy is still solid (1063). It’s excellent for experienced surfers—clean, hollow, and offering some proper waves.
Later in the week on the 11th and 12th, the swell drops to 4ft to 5ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell from the SSW (13-14 seconds). The energy is moderate to strong (1005-1162). The wind is glassy or light on the 11th morning, making it clean. This is a more manageable option for intermediate surfers, though the long period might make it a bit too straight for this sandbar. Still, it’s the best small-wave option in the second week.
Overall, the best on offer is the 9th of August for the big wave hunters, but it’s a serious beast. The 10th of August is the standout for most experienced surfers. The 11th of August is the best smaller option.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 961 | 645 | 489 | 514 | 403 | 361 | 492 | 512 | 459 | 455 | 531 | 528 | 752 | 846 | 893 | 979 | 828 | 899 | 1202 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:04AM1.77m | 3:34PM1.80m | 3:36AM1.84m | 4:03PM1.89m | 4:06AM1.90m | 4:31PM1.95m | 4:36AM1.93m | 5:00PM1.99m | 5:06AM1.93m | 5:29PM2.01m | 5:37AM1.91m | 6:01PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:59PM0.76m | 9:18AM0.58m | 9:33PM0.67m | 9:48AM0.50m | 10:04PM0.59m | 10:16AM0.44m | 10:34PM0.54m | 10:45AM0.41m | 11:04PM0.51m | 11:14AM0.40m | 11:35PM0.50m | 11:43AM0.43m | 00:08AM0.54m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 5:25 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | 19 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | E 8 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 961 | 645 | 489 | 514 | 403 | 333 | 413 | 512 | 459 | 455 | 531 | 147 | 542 | 682 | 28 | 767 | 623 | 621 | 748 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 25 | 637 | 462 | 184 | 331 | 151 | 492 | 401 | 390 | 312 | 281 | 85 | 118 | 33 | 10 | 24 | 11 | 36 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | — | 24 | 24 | 15 | 63 | 361 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 18 | 41 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | — | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 285 | — | 414 | 209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 528 | 752 | 846 | 893 | 979 | 828 | 899 | 1202 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 297 | 374 | 488 | 173 | 242 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 5 | 129 | 242 | 209 | 268 | 432 | 95 | 15 | 15 | 5 |
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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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