Surf Forecasts:
Egypt Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 23 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Egypt Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Egypt Beach in the next 16 days are 0.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Egypt Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get this straight. Looking at the whole 16-day run for Egypt Beach, I’ve got to be straight with you: it’s a tough stretch. There is no standout swell, no proper groundswell lining up, and we’re mostly staring at dribbly, weak surf. It’s not a complete blank, but it’s about as far from a firing forecast as you can get.
We’re starting off with small, weak surf from the ESE. On Tuesday the 18th, it’s a tiny 1ft with a weak energy reading of 19. There’s a light east breeze, but it’s onshore, so it’s not doing us any favors. The water temp is 69°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so that’s one small win.
Wednesday the 19th starts with glassy conditions and that’s a real treat, but the swell is still a pathetic 1ft with a gutless 6-second period and energy of 15. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. The afternoon turns into a cross-off breeze, but we're still stuck at 1ft. It’s a paddle and a bob, not a surf.
We roll through Thursday and Friday with the swell barely ticking up to 1ft. The energy is a bit better, up into the low 30s at times, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore, putting a bit of chop on it. It’s still poor. Honestly, these first few days are a write-off for any real surfing. It’s not big, it’s not clean, and there’s just no push.
The weekend doesn't offer much hope either. Saturday the 22nd is small and choppy, and Sunday the 23rd has a brief pulse of 2ft but with a terrible 5-second period and cross-onshore wind. That’s just bumpy mess. The energy does climb to 35, but what good is that energy when the period is that short? It’s all mush and no drive.
We get a small window on Monday the 24th with a clean, light offshore breeze, but the swell is still only 1ft. It’s glassy and inviting, but there’s just no wave to speak of.
The second week is more of the same. From the 25th through the 28th, we’ve got tiny waves, mostly 0.6ft to 1ft, with longer periods but no size. It’s a similar story of cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. There’s a slight bump on the 29th with 1ft and the energy up to 38, but it's still short-period and messy.
The tail end of the run, from the 30th of August into September 1st, gets nasty with strong winds. We’re talking 25 mph on the 31st with messy conditions. This isn't surf for anyone. If you've got a kite, this might be more interesting, but for a surfboard, it’s a hard pass.
Now, there is something on the very last day of the forecast, September 2nd. We’ve got the energy jumping to 65 and 66, which is a moderate bump. The period jumps to 15 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell. But here’s the catch: the swell height is still only 1ft to 1ft. So, we have the *quality* of the swell, just not the *quantity*. It’s a massive tease. The wind is light, so if that long-period energy fills in, it could be ridable, but it’s still tiny.
Bottom line: this is a weak, drawn-out, poor stretch. There’s a lot of nothing in between. Don't get your hopes up for anything in the next week. The light at the end of the tunnel on the 2nd of September is promising, but it's a long way out, and with that little size, I’d call it a very distant maybe. I’m not going to sugarcoat it, this is a rough one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 5 | E 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 11 |
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16 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:11PM2.80m | 4:42AM2.50m | 5:01PM2.69m | 5:37AM2.35m | 5:54PM2.60m | 6:36AM2.24m | 6:50PM2.55m | 7:36AM2.20m | 7:48PM2.55m | 8:35AM2.21m | 8:44PM2.58m | 9:28AM2.27m | 9:36PM2.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:34PM0.21m | 10:47AM0.39m | 11:28PM0.33m | 11:39AM0.53m | 00:26AM0.42m | 12:34PM0.63m | 1:26AM0.47m | 1:31PM0.66m | 2:26AM0.45m | 2:28PM0.64m | 3:20AM0.40m | 3:21PM0.57m | 4:07AM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 |
16 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 5 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | E 15 | E 8 | ENE 4 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 4 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | 4 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 14 | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 7 | — | N 3 | E 5 |
— | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 62 | 62 | 70 | 64 | 70 | 64 | 118 | 118 | 2493 | 70 | 803 | 803 | 265 | 1447 | 803 | 114 | 79 | 9 | 68 |
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Information about the Egypt Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Egypt Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Egypt Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Egypt 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 (Egypt 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 Egypt 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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