Surf Forecasts:
Exiles surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Exiles this week:
The surf forecast for Exiles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Exiles in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Exiles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Exiles.
We're looking at a pretty quiet stretch overall, with a long gap of nothing special before things finally wake up. The water temperature is sitting at a very unusual 73.4°, which is 7.7° warmer than average for this time of year – that's incredibly warm for us, so you might not even need a spring suit.
The next few days through the end of next week are mostly a write-off. There are some knee-high waves on offer, but the conditions are messy with cross-onshore winds most afternoons and the wave energy is mostly weak, often under 200 and a few barely getting over 200. You'll see small, weak swells from the SW and SSW.
The standout window is centered around Saturday, September 21st into Monday, September 23rd. The best bet looks like Monday morning, September 23rd. We've got a clean 2.3ft swell from the SW with a solid 17-second period – that's proper long-period groundswell, which will wrap nicely into this point. The wind will be a light offshore from the SE, keeping it glassy and clean, with combined wave energy of 341 (moderate). It's an advanced wave, so respect the locals if you're not experienced, as crowds are possible.
Before that, Sunday morning, September 22nd is also worth a look. Similar 2ft SW swell, again with that long 18-second period, but with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE and clean conditions – energy at 351. And Saturday morning, September 21st is another runner-up with clean 2ft SW swell and energy at 284.
After that, it fades back into small, choppy junk through the end of the month.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 63 | 45 | 212 | 48 | 108 | 106 | 90 | 75 | 39 | 200 | 101 | 33 | 144 | 74 | 121 | 184 | 184 | 131 | 199 | 252 | 199 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:06AM2.08m | 11:41PM1.67m | 11:34AM2.05m | 00:31AM1.48m | 12:04PM1.98m | 1:39AM1.31m | 12:38PM1.89m | 4:30AM1.23m | 1:26PM1.80m | 2:47PM1.73m | 8:19AM1.44m | 4:29PM1.73m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:38PM0.51m | 5:14AM0.81m | 6:26PM0.56m | 5:34AM0.98m | 7:22PM0.64m | 5:47AM1.12m | 8:36PM0.71m | 10:17PM0.72m | 11:43PM0.65m | 10:16AM1.43m | 00:37AM0.56m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 7 |
| kJ | 38 | 20 | 212 | 48 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 39 | 11 | 200 | 101 | 132 | 144 | 74 | 121 | 184 | 184 | 61 | 51 | 252 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 21 | S 12 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 63 | 45 | 44 | 31 | 108 | 106 | 90 | 64 | 39 | 10 | 37 | 33 | 71 | 44 | 110 | 69 | 61 | 90 | 199 | 33 | 199 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | S 11 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 58 | 17 | 57 | 48 | 29 | 14 | 14 | 75 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 32 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 131 | 34 | 7 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 2 | SSE 2 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | W 4 | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 14 | 112 | — | 33 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 63 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 12 | 166 | 63 | 7 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
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