Surf Forecasts:
Marley surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Marley in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marley over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Marley.
Honestly, for the next week or so, it’s a real struggle. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and unfriendly winds. The first bit of anything that could be called surfable doesn’t show up until Thursday morning, the 6th of August, but even then, it’s small, weak stuff at 2 feet from the south with a short period of 8 seconds and combined energy of just 79 (weak). The wind is a cross-offshore, which is okay, but the waves are just too ordinary.
The pattern is the same through the weekend. You’ll see a tiny bump on Saturday morning, the 8th, with 3 feet from the south and a light offshore wind from the WNW, which is a nice change. The combined energy climbs a bit to 131 (moderate), but the period is still short at 8 seconds. It’s a glimmer, but not a standout.
The real action, and the only true standout in this entire 16-day window, is shaping up for Monday morning, the 17th of August. This is the one you want to circle on the calendar. The swell is going to be a solid 8 feet from the southeast, with a 10-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is pumping at 1514 (strong). The wind is forecast to be light offshore from the NNW, so the wave faces will be clean. This is a serious session for experienced surfers. 8 feet is definitely in the expert-only zone, so it’s not one for the beginners. The wave quality is set to be excellent.
Before that, on Sunday the 16th, there’s a huge 15 to 16 foot swell from the SSE, but it’s just too big and messy with onshore winds, making it more of a kitesurfing spectacle than a paddle session. The period is long at 11 seconds, but the wind direction kills it.
So, to sum it up: the next week is a write-off for any decent surf. You’re looking at tiny bumps and ordinary conditions. The only real standout is Monday the 17th of August at Marley. 8 feet of southeast swell, light offshore wind, and plenty of energy. That’s the one to wait for. It’s a long way off, but it’s got real promise.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | E 13 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 6 | S 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
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 kJ | 68 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 26 | 57 | 55 | 99 | 81 | 86 | 258 | 89 | 41 | 17 | 36 | 82 | 171 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:21PM1.45m | 12:01PM1.36m | 00:09AM1.33m | 12:52PM1.39m | 1:06AM1.21m | 1:52PM1.44m | 2:18AM1.11m | 3:02PM1.50m | 3:42AM1.06m | 4:14PM1.59m | 5:05AM1.08m | 5:21PM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:46AM0.31m | 6:07PM0.45m | 6:27AM0.36m | 7:13PM0.48m | 7:17AM0.42m | 8:30PM0.48m | 8:16AM0.45m | 9:53PM0.44m | 9:23AM0.47m | 11:12PM0.35m | 10:33AM0.44m | 00:17AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | E 13 | E 10 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 6 | S 7 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 68 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 57 | 55 | 99 | 81 | 86 | 258 | 89 | 41 | 17 | 26 | 82 | 171 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | S 9 | SSW 4 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | E 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 8 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 26 | 15 | 46 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 31 | 28 | 10 | 36 | 19 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 9 | ENE 13 | S 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NE 6 | E 10 | NE 6 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 17 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | — | SW 4 | WSW 3 | NE 8 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | ENE 7 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | W 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | 15 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 26 | 20 | 3 | 36 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 38 | 216 | 308 | 11 | 66 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 215 | 9 | 9 | 46 | 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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