Surf Forecasts:
Elizabeth Bay surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, NNE swell with 29 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elizabeth Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Elizabeth Bay in the next 16 days are 0.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elizabeth Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the E by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | N 15 | N 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | N 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:36PM0.45m | 11:45PM0.27m | 1:28PM0.43m | 00:22AM0.26m | 2:22PM0.41m | 1:06AM0.25m | 3:20PM0.41m | 2:01AM0.25m | 4:16PM0.41m | 3:08AM0.26m | 5:08PM0.41m | 4:20AM0.28m | 5:53PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.19m | 5:59AM0.06m | 8:21PM0.20m | 6:45AM0.07m | 9:27PM0.21m | 7:38AM0.08m | 10:27PM0.21m | 8:38AM0.10m | 11:16PM0.21m | 9:42AM0.11m | 11:55PM0.21m | 10:44AM0.12m | 00:27AM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | N 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 15 | N 10 | SE 12 | N 8 | NNE 12 | N 8 | NE 12 | NE 11 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 17 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 15 | N 10 | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | W 9 | W 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 10 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 13 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 60 | 67 | 145 | 132 | 126 | 71 | 76 | 54 | 41 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 531 | 778 | 175 | 156 | 531 | 154 | 156 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 197 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 261 | 808 | 808 | 265 | 808 | 901 | 159 |
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Information about the Elizabeth Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Elizabeth Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Elizabeth Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Elizabeth Bay 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 (Elizabeth Bay) 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 Elizabeth Bay 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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