Surf Forecasts:
Exiles surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Exiles over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it for Exiles. This is a classic point break for the advanced surfer, and it’s looking like a game of patience. Water temp is about 68°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year—pretty uncommon.
Right out of the gate, Wednesday the 8th is marginal. We’ve got a 2ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, but the wind is cross-shore. Combined energy is moderate at 444, but the conditions are rough. Not worth suiting up.
Thursday the 9th morning is your first real call. A 3ft SSW swell, still 16 seconds, combined energy at 368, and a light cross-off breeze. This will be clean and well-shaped. This is the standout early in the outlook. Thursday afternoon holds similar.
From Friday the 10th through Sunday the 12th, the swell holds at 2ft, periods dropping from 15 to 14 seconds. Mornings are mostly offshore or cross-off, so the waves are clean but ordinary. Combined energy drops from 249 to 188. You can surf, but it’s nothing special.
Then we hit a dry spell from Monday the 13th to Friday the 17th. Swell tanks to 1ft–1ft, combined energy falls into the low 100s, and most days are messy with cross-onshore wind. Thursday afternoon the 16th goes glassy with a NE breeze, but with only 1ft of swell, it’s barely ridable.
Now, Saturday morning the 18th is your second standout. A 2ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, and it’s glassy. Combined energy jumps back to 308—moderate and solid. This is the kind of long-period groundswell that loves a point break like Exiles. Just know it’s inconsistent here, and crowds are possible, so get in early.
Sunday the 19th gets blown out with moderate cross-onshore wind, and Monday the 20th through Thursday the 23rd is more of the same: small swell around 2ft–2ft, periods between 14–16 seconds, but winds are mostly cross or cross-on, keeping it average. Morning sessions might be clean, but combined energy sits around 200–250—enough for a longboard, but not a standout.
Your best bets: Thursday the 9th morning and Saturday the 18th morning. The rest is just small and ordinary.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
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 kJ | 268 | 339 | 306 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 178 | 108 | 139 | 73 | 59 | 58 | 80 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:31PM2.00m | 6:08AM1.27m | 5:24PM2.14m | 7:37AM1.33m | 6:18PM2.29m | 8:39AM1.42m | 7:13PM2.43m | 9:28AM1.51m | 8:06PM2.53m | 10:13AM1.58m | 8:57PM2.59m | 10:55AM1.64m | 9:47PM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19AM0.93m | 00:04AM0.66m | 10:19AM1.04m | 1:06AM0.41m | 11:29AM1.11m | 1:59AM0.18m | 12:37PM1.13m | 2:48AM-0.00m | 1:39PM1.10m | 3:35AM-0.12m | 2:36PM1.05m | 4:20AM-0.16m | 3:31PM1.00m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 53 | 339 | 167 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 178 | 108 | 139 | 73 | 44 | 50 | 41 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 5 | W 5 | S 13 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 268 | 16 | 306 | 38 | 69 | 55 | 32 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 30 | 5 | 80 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 21 | W 5 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 12 | W 5 |
| kJ | 123 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 59 | 58 | 27 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 1 | 166 | 166 | 3 | 1 | 117 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Exiles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Exiles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Exiles 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 (Exiles) 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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