Surf Forecasts:
Erie surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, W swell with 46 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Erie this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Erie in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Erie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for Erie over the next couple of weeks is a tough one. I’ve scanned the charts and honestly, there isn’t a single session I’d paddle out for. We’re looking at a blank run that stretches all the way from now through to at least the 23rd of September. There are no good surf options on the table in this 16-day window.
It’s a bummer, but for this area, a long dry spell like this isn’t unheard of. The water’s warm though – sitting at 75°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a swim wouldn’t be a shock to the system. The only tiny flicker of life is a few small pulses on the 9th and 10th of September with swell heights around 1ft to 2ft from the west and northwest, but the period is short – only 3 to 5 seconds – and the combined energy is next to nothing (4 to 22). Winds are mostly cross or onshore, and the whole setup is labelled “poor surf conditions.” There’s nothing here worth wetting a wetsuit for. Kite surfers might look at some of those breezier days on the 18th and 20th with 12 to 19 mph winds, but for us paddle surfers, it’s a hard pass.
Keep your boards in the rack and your eyes on the forecast. Things can change. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 3 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | N 4 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 3 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | N 4 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 22 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 3 | 5 | 19 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 981 | 771 | 2720 | 1655 | 981 | 503 | 559 | 567 | 556 | 554 | 680 | 1385 | 1259 | 791 | 554 | 676 | 553 | 552 | 862 | 554 |
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The above surf forecast table for Erie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Erie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Erie 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 (Erie) 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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