Surf Forecasts:
Gibbs surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 8s period, N swell with 12 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gibbs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Gibbs in the next 16 days are 0.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gibbs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, in feet and knots for those who think that way.
Let’s be real about Gibbs. This whole 16-day outlook is one long wait for something that just doesn't show up. The first hint of a wave isn't until Thursday, August 20th, and it’s a sad little bump.
The story is all strong east and east-northeast trades, blowing offshore and clean, but there’s zero swell to groom. For the first several days, the combined energy is literally 0 – a dead flat ocean. The water temp is a normal 84°F, so at least you can float without a shiver.
Thursday the 20th brings a tiny north swell of about 0.7ft. The wind is fresh offshore, which is perfect for the surface, but the period is only 8 seconds with a combined energy of 4-5. You’ll see a ripple, but that’s it.
Friday the 21st is as good as it gets, which isn’t saying much. A 1ft north swell with an 8-second period, combined energy hitting 11-12. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze, so it'll be clean. For an advanced reef break, that’s barely enough to wet your wetsuit. You’ll be hunting for any little ripple that stands up.
After that, the tap turns off again. From the 22nd onward it’s flat, flat, and more flat, with combined energy scores in the single digits or zero. There's a tiny blip on the 31st – a 0.3ft north swell, 9-second period, combined energy of 2. That’s not a wave, it’s a whisper.
So here’s the truth: the next 16 days are a washout at Gibbs. If you need to paddle, Friday the 21st offers the only chance at a gutless little knee-high wave. Otherwise, find a different hobby until this pattern breaks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:10PM0.74m | 6:39AM0.66m | 6:43PM0.72m | 7:28AM0.58m | 7:17PM0.68m | 8:29AM0.50m | 7:57PM0.65m | 10:03AM0.45m | 8:51PM0.61m | 12:23PM0.45m | 10:08PM0.59m | 1:35PM0.48m | 11:33PM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:31AM0.20m | 12:30PM0.27m | 1:21AM0.21m | 12:59PM0.32m | 2:18AM0.23m | 1:30PM0.37m | 3:28AM0.24m | 2:10PM0.40m | 4:52AM0.23m | 3:29PM0.43m | 6:10AM0.21m | 5:19PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 46 | 43 | 40 | 39 | 273 | 202 | 18 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 68 | 35 | 41 | 47 | 37 | 37 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SE 8 | E 15 | NNE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 46 | — | — | 33 | 20 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 29 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | NNE 10 | — | SE 14 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | 19 | — | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | SE 3 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 404 | 408 | 429 | 373 | — | 2 | 258 | 167 | 140 | 133 | 163 | 285 | 269 | 225 | 181 | 219 | 173 | 181 | 168 | 289 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 264 | 264 | 248 | 11 | 171 | 171 | 24 | 247 | 621 | 264 | 850 | 621 | 264 | 850 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 410 |
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The above surf forecast table for Gibbs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gibbs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gibbs 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 (Gibbs) 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).
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