Surf Forecasts:
Glass Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NNE swell with 228 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glass Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Glass Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Glass Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glass Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The forecast for Glass Beach is looking pretty grim for the whole 16-day window. The swell is small and messy, the wind is a constant problem from the north, and there’s just no real quality on offer. The first recorded surf doesn’t show up until the 29th, but it’s not worth paddling out for.
The first few days, from Saturday 29 August right through to Monday 7 September, are a write-off. The wind is a steady cross or cross-onshore breeze from the north, blowing at 15 to 19 mph, which is making everything lumpy and choppy. Swell heights are tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the period is short, between 6 and 11 seconds. The combined energy is weak to moderate, with values like 60 to 232, but it’s all just poor surf conditions. Even on Thursday afternoon 3 September, when the wind goes glassy, the swell is only 2 ft from the NNW with a short period of 8 seconds—just a bit of a bump. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From Monday 8 September through to Sunday 13 September, the swell stays small, mostly under 4 ft, and the wind is still a problem. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday 8 September morning with a 4 ft NNE swell (period 7 seconds, combined energy 221) and a clean cross-off wind from the NNW at 12 mph, but the swell is too short-period and weak to make anything of it. The rest of the week is more of the same: small, choppy, and cross-onshore. The wind is still fresh from the NNE at 15 to 19 mph, and the swell is mostly under 3 ft with a period of 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak, with values like 54 to 138. There’s nothing that stands out as a true surf option.
For this spot, Glass Beach is a beginner break that’s inconsistent, and it’s only fairly exposed to the north. The optimum swell direction is from the north, but the wind is always blowing from the north, so it’s hard to get clean conditions. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
If you’re a surfer, you’re looking at a long, blank run. The entire 16-day forecast has no real standouts. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent cross and cross-onshore wind and small, weak swell. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, it’s not worth getting wet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 8 | NE 8 | NW 8 | NE 7 | NW 10 | NW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 101 | 99 | 65 | 52 | 32 | 41 | 55 | 48 | 84 | 84 | 110 | 142 | 202 | 212 | 93 | 62 | 45 | 41 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:03PM2.49m | 3:23AM2.32m | 3:35PM2.48m | 3:56AM2.30m | 4:09PM2.40m | 4:31AM2.25m | 4:46PM2.28m | 5:09AM2.14m | 5:30PM2.10m | 5:56AM2.00m | 6:24PM1.91m | 6:58AM1.86m | 7:42PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49AM0.15m | 9:14PM0.06m | 9:21AM0.13m | 9:45PM0.07m | 9:54AM0.16m | 10:18PM0.14m | 10:31AM0.24m | 10:55PM0.26m | 11:12AM0.36m | 11:37PM0.42m | 12:03PM0.51m | 00:31AM0.60m | 1:13PM0.66m | 1:50AM0.76m | |||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | ENE 7 | S 14 | S 14 | N 12 | NNW 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NW 10 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 101 | 99 | 65 | 52 | 32 | 30 | 5 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 19 | 93 | 50 | 38 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | S 15 | NNW 10 | — | N 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | NW 8 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | S 12 | NNW 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 10 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | NW 11 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | W 11 | N 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 3 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 94 | 94 | 62 | 49 | 31 | 41 | 55 | 48 | 84 | 84 | 110 | 142 | 202 | 212 | 1 | 62 | 45 | 41 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 292 | 292 | 291 | 181 | 207 | 22 | 201 | 181 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 49 | 10 |
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The above surf forecast table for Glass Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Glass Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Glass Beach 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 (Glass Beach) 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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