Surf Forecasts:
Factory Point surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Factory Point this week:
The surf forecast for Factory Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Factory Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Factory Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
157 | 155 | 190 | 276 | 331 | 398 | 380 | 335 | 361 | 245 | 255 | 362 | 752 | 777 | 907 | 975 | 816 | 1520 | 686 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:59AM1.13m | 2:15PM1.24m | 2:33AM1.22m | 2:46PM1.33m | 3:05AM1.29m | 3:16PM1.40m | 3:37AM1.35m | 3:46PM1.45m | 4:09AM1.39m | 4:16PM1.47m | 4:42AM1.39m | 4:49PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:56AM0.31m | 8:21PM0.26m | 8:29AM0.24m | 8:53PM0.18m | 9:00AM0.20m | 9:23PM0.12m | 9:30AM0.17m | 9:53PM0.07m | 10:01AM0.16m | 10:24PM0.05m | 10:33AM0.16m | 10:56PM0.06m | |||||||
— | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
6:52 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
149 | 155 | 190 | 193 | 189 | 177 | 157 | 335 | 361 | 245 | 240 | 208 | 752 | 777 | 907 | 975 | 816 | 632 | 527 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 8 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — |
157 | 117 | 99 | 276 | 331 | 398 | 380 | 124 | 13 | 55 | 174 | 362 | 370 | 275 | — | 212 | 50 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | W 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 13 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — |
47 | 43 | 147 | 65 | 37 | — | — | 8 | 13 | 77 | 255 | 176 | 78 | 14 | — | 16 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 |
5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 142 | 85 | — | — | — | — | 229 | 10 | 98 | 1520 | 686 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1193 | 471 | 471 | 115 | 0 | 115 | 0 | 1172 | 1279 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 1225 | 1162 | 115 | 1193 | 1162 | 1413 | 0 |
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Information about the Factory Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Factory Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Factory Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Factory Point 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 (Factory Point) 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 Factory Point 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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