Surf Forecasts:
Ferrugem surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, SSE swell with 894 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ferrugem over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming for the Ferrugem area over the next couple of weeks.
First things first, don't get too excited for this Sunday. It’s looking pretty grim with a messy, cross-shore wind and a weak 6ft south swell. The water is sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than we'd normally expect for this time of year. We'll have to wait it out.
The real action starts to build on Monday the 14th. That morning is the first standout. We’ve got a clean, 5ft south swell with a proper 11-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW, so the sandbars at Ferrugem should be offering up some fun, well-shaped waves. It won't be huge, but the quality is there with moderate wave energy (858).
There's another chance to look at on Thursday the 17th in the morning. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the SSE, but the period stretches out to 10 seconds, and the wind swings to a light northerly, giving us clean conditions. The combined energy is still solid (539), and it’s worth getting out there.
Looking further out, the morning of Sunday the 20th is another real highlight. The wind goes completely glassy from the NNW, and we’re looking at a 6ft ENE swell. The energy is strong (507), and with no wind to chop it up, those sandbars will be at their best. Monday the 21st is also promising with glassy conditions and a clean 5ft swell.
The following Thursday the 24th is another one to mark on the calendar. That morning shows a clean 5ft easterly swell with light offshore winds from the NNE, making for a solid session (533).
Overall, the pattern is a bit up and down, but the best of it is clearly the glassy morning on the 20th. That’s the one to aim for. For more advanced surfers, that 6ft swell is manageable, but beginners might find it a little strong. After the 26th, things drop right off with very weak energy, so enjoy it while it lasts.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 8 | E 8 | SSE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 258 | 187 | 106 | 466 | 269 | 144 | 120 | 150 | 186 | 327 | 251 | 894 | 511 | 467 | 306 | 197 | 121 | 180 | 294 | 459 | 350 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:24PM0.58m | 2:37AM0.71m | 2:45PM0.58m | 3:14AM0.67m | 3:09PM0.58m | 3:54AM0.62m | 3:34PM0.56m | 4:36AM0.55m | 4:00PM0.53m | 5:28AM0.47m | 12:05PM0.52m | 00:14AM0.27m | 6:57AM0.41m | 12:22PM0.56m | 00:05AM0.32m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:35AM0.12m | 9:05PM0.20m | 10:03AM0.22m | 8:01PM0.17m | 8:18AM0.31m | 8:10PM0.14m | 8:04AM0.34m | 8:33PM0.14m | 8:14AM0.37m | 12:59PM0.47m | 8:59PM0.17m | 8:22AM0.39m | 2:57PM0.47m | 9:25PM0.22m | 8:02AM0.40m | 9:47PM0.29m | |||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 8 | E 8 | S 7 | S 8 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 157 | 37 | 79 | 284 | 269 | 144 | 120 | 149 | 89 | 300 | 63 | 894 | 511 | 467 | 306 | 197 | 72 | 86 | 44 | 331 | 350 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 14 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 32 | 40 | 47 | 77 | 88 | 86 | 104 | 139 | 104 | 84 | 41 | 30 | 18 | 9 | 32 | 39 | 121 | 19 | 32 | 57 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | E 11 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 12 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 9 | E 8 | — | SE 11 | S 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 106 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 71 | 93 | 186 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 5 | — | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 11 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | 258 | 187 | 84 | 466 | — | — | 7 | 150 | 149 | 327 | 251 | — | — | 2 | 47 | 72 | 82 | 180 | 294 | 459 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 250 | 8 | 8 |
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