Surf Forecasts:
Marley surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, S swell with 451 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marley this week:
The surf forecast for Marley over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Marley in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marley over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, grab your boards and let's see what this stretch has in store for us. We've got a bit of a slow burner on our hands, but there are a couple of moments that could really light up.
The next week or so is looking pretty lackluster, to be honest. There's a lot of small, short-period swell and average conditions. We'll see waves, but they'll be a bit of a chore to get something out of. The wind will be all over the place, too. Don't get too excited for the early session; Saturday the 22nd is a complete write-off with tiny surf and a nasty onshore breeze. Same goes for most of Sunday. We might get a little something on Sunday morning, but it's not worth the paddle.
We have a bit of a wait for the standout. Most of the first week is just treading water. Keep your eyes on the forecast for Monday the 1st of September. Tuesday afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. There's a real push of south swell coming, around 6ft, and for a point break like Marley, that's got some push to it. The wind is set to be light and offshore, which will keep the face clean for the take-off. The wave energy is strong, which confirms there's some proper grunt in the water. This is the best combination of size and clean conditions we see in the whole window, so it's the one to pencil in. The next day, Wednesday the 2nd, that same south swell is still there, but that classic south wind kicks up and chops it all to pieces.
The real big, serious swell is reserved for the end of the run. On Friday the 4th of September, we've got a solid 10ft of south swell hitting, with light offshore winds in the morning. The wave energy is massive. This isn't for the faint of heart, though. That size is way over the heads and only going to be for the experienced crew out at Marley. It's still a bit of a distant promise, a week and a half out, so we'll have to see how it shapes up, but signs are pointing to a serious day. If you need a bigger board or are a bit newer to this, definitely give that one a miss. After that, the swell backs right down and the wind turns onshore again for the weekend.
So, to sum it up: the early week is mostly a dud. Circle Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon as your first real chance to get a good one. And keep an eye on that Friday the 4th for the experts—that could be a proper session if it lines up. It's a waiting game for the most part, but there are some gems buried in there. It won't stay flat for long.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 8 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 23 | 89 | 230 | 229 | 196 | 123 | 94 | 124 | 78 | 88 | 159 | 247 | 187 | 171 | 126 | 119 | 218 | 194 | 181 | 137 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:54PM1.36m | 4:48AM0.91m | 4:53PM1.41m | 5:49AM0.97m | 5:42PM1.47m | 6:33AM1.05m | 6:26PM1.54m | 7:11AM1.14m | 7:05PM1.59m | 7:45AM1.22m | 7:43PM1.63m | 8:18AM1.29m | 8:20PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:09PM0.56m | 9:51AM0.62m | 11:59PM0.48m | 10:54AM0.59m | 00:38AM0.39m | 11:48AM0.53m | 1:13AM0.31m | 12:35PM0.46m | 1:45AM0.25m | 1:18PM0.40m | 2:17AM0.20m | 1:59PM0.34m | 2:49AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 23 | 89 | 230 | 120 | 196 | 123 | 94 | 124 | 78 | 88 | 159 | 247 | 187 | 171 | 126 | 119 | 218 | 194 | 181 | 137 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 16 | S 12 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | S 18 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 9 | 9 | 80 | 229 | 8 | 23 | 6 | 65 | 41 | 25 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 37 | 36 | 61 | 36 | 25 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 15 | E 14 | ENE 8 | E 13 | S 17 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 22 | 48 | 17 | 15 | — | 17 | 16 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | SE 4 | — | NE 6 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | W 2 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 7 | — | 9 | 23 | 48 | 51 | 176 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 232 | 355 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 |
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The above surf forecast table for Marley provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Marley can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Marley 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 (Marley) 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).
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