Generals surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with 416 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Generals in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Generals over the next 16 days.
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