Surf Forecasts:
1st Parking Lot surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 1st Parking Lot this week:
The surf forecast for 1st Parking Lot over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 1st Parking Lot in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 1st Parking Lot over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down.
We’re looking at a pretty flat and quiet run ahead for 1st Parking Lot. Honestly, there’s nothing in the first week that’s worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly hanging around 0.3ft to 2ft, and the energy is weak – you’re looking at combined energy values mostly below 30 (like 12, 6, 9), which is barely a ripple. The wind is all over the place, but when it’s not onshore, it’s cross-shore or cross-off, and the surf quality is rated as poor across the board. Not a single standout session in the first 11 days.
The afternoon of Wednesday the 15th sees a little bump to 3ft from the S with a short period of 5 seconds, pushing energy up to 57, but it’s still poor quality and the wind is light cross-off. It’s not enough to get excited about.
Tuesday the 21st afternoon might be the only real shift you’ll notice: swell hits 4ft from the S with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 227 (moderate). But the wind is onshore from the E at 15 mph, so it’s lumpy and messy. Wednesday the 22nd morning pushes up to 5ft from the SSE with a 7-second period and energy of 275, but again, onshore wind from the E at 12 mph kills it. For a beginner spot, 5ft is already pushing it size-wise, and with bad wind, it’s not a goer.
The best on offer in the whole 16-day window is the morning of Saturday the 25th. We’ve got clean conditions with cross-off wind from the SW at 12 mph, and 3ft from the SSE with a 6-second period and energy of 41. It’s still small and weak, but the wind is offshore enough to keep it tidy. For a beginner-friendly beach and jetty like this, it’s the most user-friendly session in the whole outlook. Expect crowds sometimes – it’s a popular spot when it’s clean.
The long-range stuff around the 22nd and 23rd is too wind-affected to be worth chasing. Overall, it’s a lean stretch, but the 25th morning is your best bet for a little fun.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | SSE 10 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
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 kJ | 6 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 47 | 23 | 6 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:41AM1.24m | 4:16PM1.62m | 4:52AM1.26m | 5:22PM1.69m | 5:59AM1.32m | 6:24PM1.75m | 7:00AM1.39m | 7:20PM1.80m | 7:55AM1.46m | 8:13PM1.80m | 8:49AM1.51m | 9:04PM1.77m | 9:43AM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.23m | 9:51AM0.11m | 11:02PM0.14m | 10:52AM0.06m | 00:01AM0.05m | 11:52AM0.01m | 00:58AM-0.04m | 12:52PM-0.02m | 1:53AM-0.11m | 1:51PM-0.05m | 2:45AM-0.16m | 2:47PM-0.05m | 3:34AM-0.18m | 3:39PM-0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
 | 8:28 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 |
mm | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 10 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | SE 3 | E 4 | — | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | — | S 5 | S 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 47 | 98 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 20 | 12 | 230 | 581 | 132 | 132 | 682 | 733 | 807 | 373 | 812 | 304 | 428 | 437 | 463 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 149 |
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