Ghost Tree Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.56° N 121.95° W

Ghost Tree Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ghost Tree sea temperature is
13.4° C
1.0° 

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


Ghost Tree surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ghost Tree this week:

The surf forecast for Ghost Tree over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ghost Tree in the next 16 days are 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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1
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1
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
S
14
0.7
SW
24
0.6
SSW
24
0.7
SW
22
0.9
SSW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SSW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
255
255
203
243
249
259
339
226
321
226
161
246
563
368
471
799
458
664
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
NW
5
WSW
10
W
10
W
5
NNE
10
NW
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
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NW
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NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
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cross
cross-on
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cross
High Tide
3:32AM1.08m
4:27PM1.51m
5:05AM0.94m
5:12PM1.54m
7:00AM0.90m
5:58PM1.56m
8:44AM0.95m
6:45PM1.59m
9:52AM1.01m
7:31PM1.62m
10:34AM1.06m
8:14PM1.66m
Low Tide
10:04PM0.54m
9:29AM0.39m
11:24PM0.45m
10:09AM0.59m
00:40AM0.33m
10:55AM0.77m
1:43AM0.20m
11:53AM0.89m
2:35AM0.09m
12:57PM0.95m
3:19AM0.01m
1:54PM0.97m
3:57AM-0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Ghost Tree Surf forecast

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