Factory Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.77° S 13.95° E

Factory Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Factory Point sea temperature is
14.9° C
0.5° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SSW swell with 997 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 21st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
0
0
2
2
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.6
SSW
8
2
SSW
9
2
SSW
9
1.8
SSW
9
1.1
SW
12
1.6
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
9
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
558
700
749
939
366
278
333
659
627
528
385
326
295
246
275
284
336
392
374
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
5
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
15
S
10
SW
20
SSE
20
NW
25
NW
5
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
25
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:21PM0.94m
10:26AM0.92m
11:03PM0.91m
11:58AM0.96m
00:26AM0.96m
12:59PM1.04m
1:19AM1.04m
1:41PM1.14m
1:59AM1.13m
2:15PM1.24m
2:33AM1.22m
2:46PM1.33m
3:05AM1.29m
Low Tide
3:47AM0.52m
4:41PM0.57m
5:22AM0.51m
6:09PM0.52m
6:31AM0.46m
7:05PM0.44m
7:19AM0.38m
7:46PM0.35m
7:56AM0.31m
8:21PM0.26m
8:29AM0.24m
8:53PM0.18m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:20
7:20
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:51
6:51
6:51
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
 mm
Temp °C
24
16
20
14
14
15
13
17
18
18
24
23
19
16
16
15
19
19
17
Feels °C
21
15
16
12
11
11
9
14
14
15
21
20
18
12
13
15
17
17
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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