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Lat Long: 19.61° N 155.99° W

Generals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Generals sea temperature is
27.4°C
1.0° 

Generals surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Generals surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, NW swell with 1,367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Generals this week:

The surf forecast for Generals over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Generals in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 3rd Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 18th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 18th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Generals over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
NNW
20
0.9
NNW
18
1.2
NNW
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1.1
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0.9
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0.7
NW
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0.6
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0.6
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0.7
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0.6
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12
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
NW
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0.8
NNW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
175
99
117
119
155
553
726
628
350
346
218
175
134
118
157
147
110
82
59
381
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
SW
5
W
5
N
10
WSW
0
SSE
5
N
5
SW
0
E
0
ENE
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
NE
10
WSW
5
NE
0
WNW
10
WNW
5
SSW
5
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Wind State
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
11:17AM0.58m
00:43AM0.45m
12:06PM0.53m
1:25AM0.53m
12:51PM0.47m
2:02AM0.60m
1:31PM0.41m
2:38AM0.66m
2:08PM0.36m
3:12AM0.70m
2:43PM0.32m
3:46AM0.72m
3:17PM0.28m
4:21AM0.73m
Low Tide
6:20PM0.03m
6:12AM0.19m
6:49PM0.02m
7:21AM0.18m
7:16PM0.01m
8:21AM0.16m
7:41PM0.00m
9:15AM0.15m
8:05PM-0.00m
10:05AM0.14m
8:29PM0.00m
10:53AM0.13m
8:55PM0.01m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Generals Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Generals provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Generals can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Generals 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 (Generals) 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 Generals 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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