Surf Forecasts:
Ferrugem surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NE swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ferrugem this week:
The surf forecast for Ferrugem over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ferrugem in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ferrugem over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window for Ferrugem, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of sessions that look like the real deal. The wait is on for the first decent wave, though.
The forecast starts quiet, but don’t let that fool you. The water is sitting at 59°, which is a whopping 7° colder than usual, so that’s very unusual for this time of year. Keep the thick rubber handy.
The first real chance to get wet is on Tuesday, July 14th. The morning at Ferrugem is looking pretty special. We’ve got a 6 ft SE swell, period of 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy. That’s a major positive – clean, smooth conditions. The combined energy is moderate (592). It’s a good call for intermediates, but those clean conditions will make it a treat for anyone.
Wednesday, July 15th, is a step down. The swell drops to 5 ft on the morning, but the wind is a solid cross-off from the NNE. The surf is clean, but the energy is a bit weaker (471). It’s a session, but not the standout.
The swell builds again late in the first week. Friday, July 17th, pushes up to 6 ft from the NE, but the period is a short 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (836) and the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. It’s a fun morning, but the short period won’t give you the deepest barrels.
The real standout for the first week is Saturday, July 18th morning. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the NE, again with a short 8-second period, but the combined energy is strong (1048). The wind is cross-off and clean. This is a bigger day, over 7 ft, so it’s best for experienced surfers.
We hit a bit of a lull mid-week, but the second week has another banger. Sunday, July 26th morning is the best of the entire forecast. The swell is 8 ft from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is glassy. The combined energy is very strong (1701). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – powerful, clean, and a true standout. The afternoon stays clean too, with a 8 ft NE swell and a light cross-off.
The final days of the forecast, July 27th and 28th, keep the swell solid at 7 ft to 8 ft, but the wind gets a bit messy. The 27th morning is still clean and good, but the afternoon turns cross-on. The 28th is a bit chopped.
So, to wrap it up: the two best calls are Tuesday, July 14th morning for the glassy, clean 6 ft, and Sunday, July 26th morning for the powerful, glassy 8 ft. The 26th is the more serious swell, so only for the experienced. Crowds are "often" at Ferrugem, so expect some company, especially on those clean days.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 164 | 419 | 589 | 535 | 430 | 445 | 251 | 245 | 225 | 173 | 235 | 447 | 292 | 640 | 619 | 453 | 680 | 294 | 262 | 439 | 228 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:38PM0.74m | 00:41AM0.45m | 4:35PM0.70m | 1:08AM0.52m | 5:42PM0.64m | 1:42AM0.59m | 4:00PM0.54m | 7:06PM0.56m | 3:53PM0.50m | 8:29PM0.48m | 3:01AM0.66m | 4:10PM0.48m | 9:45PM0.42m | 3:44AM0.65m | 4:34PM0.48m | 10:51PM0.37m | 4:30AM0.61m | ||||
Low Tide | 9:13PM0.32m | 8:34AM-0.04m | 9:46PM0.37m | 9:19AM-0.06m | 10:15PM0.41m | 10:02AM-0.05m | 5:02PM0.54m | 10:42PM0.43m | 10:44AM0.00m | 6:18PM0.45m | 11:25AM0.07m | 7:14PM0.38m | 12:07PM0.16m | 8:06PM0.32m | 9:37AM0.29m | ||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 |
 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 164 | 419 | 589 | 535 | 430 | 445 | 251 | 245 | 225 | 173 | 138 | 285 | 80 | 379 | 404 | 3 | 416 | 294 | 262 | 281 | 228 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 8 | NE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | SE 11 | S 12 | — | ESE 10 | SSE 16 | ESE 10 | SSE 13 | S 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 81 | 84 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 3 | — | 92 | 25 | 42 | 17 | 2 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | SE 18 | S 12 | SSE 15 | S 10 | SE 17 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 12 | 3 | 21 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 9 | — |
| kJ | 88 | — | — | — | 1 | 74 | 69 | 75 | 100 | 171 | 235 | 447 | 292 | 640 | 619 | 453 | 680 | — | — | 439 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 41 | 99 | 57 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 65 | 8 | 31 | 33 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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