Ghost Tree Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.56° N 121.95° W

Ghost Tree Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ghost Tree sea temperature is
15.4° C
0.3° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 556 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ghost Tree in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
1.6
NW
7
0.7
SSW
14
1.6
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
193
191
212
251
276
417
407
525
387
358
334
272
272
186
280
254
223
276
326
276
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NW
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:28PM1.76m
12:48PM1.44m
00:18AM1.59m
1:23PM1.49m
1:11AM1.40m
1:58PM1.52m
2:10AM1.21m
2:35PM1.52m
3:24AM1.05m
3:16PM1.51m
5:05AM0.96m
4:04PM1.49m
Low Tide
5:27PM0.54m
6:18AM-0.12m
6:22PM0.48m
6:53AM0.06m
7:18PM0.44m
7:26AM0.26m
8:18PM0.42m
7:59AM0.46m
9:25PM0.40m
8:31AM0.66m
10:38PM0.37m
9:08AM0.82m
11:55PM0.31m
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7:57
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Temp °C
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15
17
17
15
16
16
14
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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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