
Surf Forecasts:
Factory Point surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Factory Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
335 | 310 | 281 | 190 | 273 | 211 | 340 | 480 | 416 | 555 | 314 | 332 | 547 | 1091 | 1421 | 1324 | 1053 | 1338 | 2412 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:45AM1.29m | 5:52PM1.37m | 6:23AM1.25m | 6:29PM1.32m | 7:05AM1.21m | 7:12PM1.25m | 7:56AM1.15m | 8:06PM1.17m | 9:00AM1.09m | 9:17PM1.10m | 10:21AM1.07m | 10:47PM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.15m | 11:33AM0.26m | 00:02AM0.17m | 12:10PM0.30m | 00:41AM0.21m | 12:52PM0.36m | 1:27AM0.26m | 1:45PM0.42m | 2:26AM0.32m | 2:56PM0.47m | 3:45AM0.36m | 4:28PM0.47m | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
6:44 | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
69 | 310 | 281 | 190 | 273 | 211 | 340 | 480 | 416 | 555 | 314 | 332 | 204 | 1091 | 1421 | 1324 | 1053 | 1338 | 2412 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 6 | — | SW 14 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 5 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 13 |
335 | 52 | — | 52 | 37 | 27 | 28 | 40 | 26 | 8 | 167 | 135 | 547 | 98 | 32 | 61 | 152 | 458 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | SSW 17 | — | — |
— | 10 | — | 54 | 10 | 92 | 80 | 222 | 43 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 82 | 74 | — | — | 200 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | — | SSW 7 |
— | — | 37 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 9 | 31 | — | 70 | — | 203 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1235 | 1278 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1421 | 0 | 30 | 1249 | 0 | 30 | 1162 | 30 |
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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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