
Surf Forecasts:
Gilligans surf forecast from 8 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 788 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gilligans this week:
The surf forecast for Gilligans over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gilligans in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 23) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 10th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gilligans over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
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545 | 390 | 309 | 249 | 205 | 228 | 153 | 252 | 384 | 434 | 368 | 325 | 460 | 368 | 362 | 257 | 241 | 241 | 229 | 352 | 545 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:32PM1.04m | 5:52AM0.68m | 6:05PM1.05m | 6:28AM0.66m | 6:37PM1.05m | 7:01AM0.63m | 7:10PM1.03m | 7:35AM0.60m | 7:43PM0.99m | 8:08AM0.57m | 8:17PM0.94m | 8:44AM0.54m | 8:51PM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:10AM0.09m | 11:25AM0.11m | 00:43AM0.06m | 11:55AM0.10m | 1:16AM0.05m | 12:24PM0.10m | 1:48AM0.07m | 12:55PM0.11m | 2:22AM0.09m | 1:26PM0.14m | 2:58AM0.14m | 1:59PM0.18m | 3:38AM0.18m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8 | — | 3 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 16 |
545 | 390 | 138 | 146 | 152 | 142 | 153 | 127 | 384 | 434 | 368 | 325 | 460 | 368 | 362 | 135 | 165 | 123 | 105 | 80 | 545 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 16 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 |
5 | 5 | 309 | 249 | 205 | 157 | 122 | 252 | 7 | 131 | 113 | 119 | 99 | 99 | 5 | 257 | 241 | 241 | 229 | 352 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 15 | S 16 | W 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
— | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 | 149 | 96 | 7 | 31 | 89 | 144 | 4 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 186 | 219 | 147 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — |
135 | 124 | — | — | — | 228 | — | — | 157 | 149 | — | — | — | — | 162 | — | 142 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
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Information about the Gilligans Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gilligans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gilligans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gilligans 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 (Gilligans) 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 Gilligans 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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