
Surf Forecasts:
Gibbs surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 16s period, N swell with 21 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gibbs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Gibbs in the next 16 days are 0.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gibbs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | N 7 | N 20 | N 19 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | NNE 13 | E 7 | NNE 14 | E 7 | E 6 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:13PM0.75m | 8:00AM0.53m | 7:09PM0.71m | 9:37AM0.51m | 8:26PM0.67m | 11:21AM0.53m | 10:08PM0.66m | 12:25PM0.58m | 11:41PM0.69m | 1:08PM0.64m | 00:52AM0.72m | 1:43PM0.69m | 1:47AM0.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:27AM0.11m | 12:47PM0.38m | 2:44AM0.15m | 2:06PM0.42m | 4:14AM0.17m | 4:06PM0.43m | 5:34AM0.18m | 5:42PM0.39m | 6:35AM0.17m | 6:48PM0.32m | 7:24AM0.18m | 7:38PM0.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 12 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 14 | NNE 11 | NNE 13 |
68 | 141 | 101 | 137 | 135 | 117 | 161 | 140 | 83 | 93 | 70 | 78 | 215 | 90 | 147 | 135 | 85 | 158 | 41 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | N 7 | N 20 | N 18 | NE 17 | NNE 16 | NNE 12 | ESE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 6 | NNE 15 | NNE 12 | NNE 14 | — |
31 | 28 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 33 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 24 | 53 | 66 | 41 | 16 | 42 | 77 | 66 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 10 | ENE 8 | — | N 19 | N 19 | NE 17 | SE 8 | NNE 15 | NNE 11 | NNE 13 | SE 7 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 14 | — |
43 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 33 | 14 | — | 7 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 21 | 38 | 35 | 9 | 21 | 67 | 39 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
126 | 126 | 112 | 112 | 109 | 56 | 72 | 104 | 134 | 161 | 255 | 233 | — | — | — | 120 | 130 | 124 | 107 | 104 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 409 | 9 | 797 | 325 | 24 | 264 | 409 | 767 | 621 | 410 | 264 | 264 | 248 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Information about the Gibbs Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gibbs 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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