Factory Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.77° S 13.95° E

Factory Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Factory Point sea temperature is
14.5° C
0.1° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s 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 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 15s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 18th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 18th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 17th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
3
4
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
3
2
3
1
2
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
2.1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
9
2.2
SSW
9
2
SSW
9
1.9
SSW
9
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1999
2326
1686
1398
1116
976
677
423
678
646
1180
472
649
1376
472
1065
579
758
627
554
418
Wind (km/h)
10
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
30
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
ESE
20
SSW
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:38PM1.28m
7:12AM1.16m
7:20PM1.15m
7:57AM1.06m
8:09PM1.03m
8:57AM0.97m
9:21PM0.94m
10:26AM0.92m
11:03PM0.91m
11:58AM0.96m
00:26AM0.96m
12:59PM1.04m
1:19AM1.04m
Low Tide
12:18PM0.30m
00:47AM0.25m
12:59PM0.39m
1:30AM0.36m
1:49PM0.48m
2:25AM0.46m
2:59PM0.55m
3:47AM0.52m
4:41PM0.57m
5:22AM0.51m
6:09PM0.52m
6:31AM0.46m
7:05PM0.44m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
6:51
6:52
 mm
Temp °C
21
22
18
23
25
19
21
19
16
22
24
17
15
19
15
16
16
14
14
15
12
Feels °C
18
17
14
19
20
15
17
14
12
19
20
13
13
14
12
12
11
10
9
11
9
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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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