Generals surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Generals over the next 16 days.
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