Surf Forecasts:
Fontana surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NNE swell with 378 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fontana this week:
The surf forecast for Fontana over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fontana in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fontana over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 245 | 250 | 234 | 153 | 136 | 91 | 78 | 127 | 156 | 237 | 257 | 245 | 202 | 202 | 256 | 361 | 378 | 230 | 181 | 238 | 230 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:07PM0.71m | 00:32AM0.73m | 1:02PM0.62m | 1:38AM0.69m | 2:29PM0.55m | 3:16AM0.67m | 4:30PM0.54m | 4:58AM0.72m | 5:57PM0.59m | 6:11AM0.81m | 6:55PM0.66m | 7:05AM0.89m | 7:40PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.15m | 6:53AM0.17m | 7:05PM0.21m | 8:09AM0.23m | 8:18PM0.27m | 9:55AM0.24m | 9:55PM0.28m | 11:34AM0.20m | 11:23PM0.24m | 12:40PM0.14m | 00:26AM0.18m | 1:27PM0.08m | 1:16AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 245 | 250 | 234 | 153 | 136 | 91 | 77 | 75 | 78 | 72 | 257 | 245 | 202 | 202 | 47 | 361 | 378 | 230 | 181 | 238 | 230 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NNW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 81 | 42 | 70 | 71 | 75 | 80 | 8 | — | 3 | 11 | 78 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 59 | 172 | 158 | 149 | 109 | 83 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SW 6 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SSE 9 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 36 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 17 | 37 | 63 | 32 | 32 | 173 | 119 | 31 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 78 | 127 | 156 | 237 | — | — | — | — | 256 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 210 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 1412 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
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The above surf forecast table for Fontana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fontana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fontana 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 (Fontana) 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 Fontana 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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