Factory Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.77° S 13.95° E

Factory Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Factory Point sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.0° 

Factory Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Factory Point surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,942 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 18th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 18th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Factory Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
2
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
3
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
10
1.6
SSW
10
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
9
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
598
426
2351
2721
2511
3741
3626
2432
1779
1275
696
563
492
388
269
225
178
169
158
142
Wind (km/h)
25
S
30
S
25
SSE
25
S
30
S
15
S
15
WSW
30
S
10
SSE
15
S
30
S
20
SSE
15
S
25
S
15
SE
10
SW
20
S
0
S
10
WSW
15
SSW
5
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Wind State
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cross
cross-off
cross
cross
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cross
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cross
cross
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cross
cross
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cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:37PM1.12m
7:05AM1.05m
7:23PM1.00m
8:00AM0.95m
8:34PM0.91m
9:33AM0.90m
10:28PM0.88m
11:20AM0.94m
11:59PM0.95m
12:24PM1.04m
00:51AM1.04m
1:05PM1.15m
1:29AM1.15m
Low Tide
12:17PM0.36m
00:39AM0.37m
1:01PM0.46m
1:29AM0.48m
2:07PM0.54m
2:53AM0.56m
4:03PM0.58m
4:48AM0.56m
5:42PM0.52m
6:02AM0.50m
6:37PM0.43m
6:48AM0.42m
7:15PM0.33m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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14
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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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