Surf Forecasts:
Golfcourse surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SE swell with 1,285 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Golfcourse this week:
The surf forecast for Golfcourse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Golfcourse in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Golfcourse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, looking at the same numbers, just converting them for those who think in feet and miles.
So, Golfcourse is a pretty exposed beginner-friendly spot, pretty consistent, and it likes swell from the SE. The water’s about normal for this time of year, no big anomaly.
The first week is dead. From Wednesday the 19th through Sunday the 25th, the swell is tiny, mostly 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft, with short, weak periods. The combined energy is weak, from 126 to 241. Winds are cross-onshore or onshore, making it choppy and messy. There’s a big gap of several days where you’re not surfing.
Then from Monday the 26th through Wednesday the 28th, the swell comes up hard, but so does the wind. Near gale and gale force winds, all cross-onshore, blow everything out. Swell heights hit 8 ft to 12 ft, with periods around 13–15 seconds, and combined energy gets very strong (2625 to 4353). The surf is blown out, messy, and only for the most skilled. It’s more of a kite session.
The best part of the 16 days? End of the month. Monday the 31st of August, Tuesday the 1st of September, and Wednesday the 2nd of September. Monday morning: clean, offshore wind from the WNW at 6 mph, 10 ft of E swell at 11 seconds, very strong energy (3164). That’s a standout, but only for experts. Tuesday morning: glassy, 10 ft E swell at 12 seconds, even more energy (4417). Wednesday morning: totally glassy, 16 ft E swell at 12 seconds, energy over 10000. That’s a huge, clean, expert-only day. These are the best, but they’re more than a week out, so keep an eye on the forecast.
The rest of early September keeps the big swell but with onshore wind, so not as good.
So, first week is a bust. Second week has a few clean, massive days for experts only. Mark the 31st of August through the 2nd of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
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 kJ | 93 | 113 | 113 | 82 | 57 | 140 | 194 | 166 | 162 | 162 | 130 | 130 | 139 | 76 | 100 | 68 | 57 | 113 | 111 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:17PM1.76m | 10:20AM1.47m | 9:42PM1.67m | 11:34AM1.35m | 10:13PM1.57m | 2:13PM1.32m | 11:08PM1.47m | 4:16PM1.42m | 1:15AM1.43m | 4:47PM1.54m | 2:54AM1.49m | 5:11PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:58AM0.58m | 3:37PM0.99m | 4:48AM0.66m | 4:05PM1.15m | 6:02AM0.72m | 4:56PM1.29m | 7:49AM0.72m | 8:55PM1.32m | 9:14AM0.63m | 10:08PM1.22m | 10:07AM0.50m | 10:42PM1.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | 6:54 | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 93 | 92 | 113 | 82 | 57 | 140 | 194 | 166 | 162 | 162 | 130 | 130 | 139 | 76 | 68 | 65 | 56 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 36 | 43 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 71 | 100 | 68 | 57 | 113 | 111 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 11 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 27 | 27 | 4 | 20 | 38 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 31 | 14 | 12 | 41 | 47 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | 113 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 53 | 326 | 0 | 56 | 308 | 0 | 31 | 56 | 0 | 56 | 56 | 0 | 53 | 308 | 31 | 196 | 326 | 31 |
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The above surf forecast table for Golfcourse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Golfcourse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Golfcourse 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 (Golfcourse) 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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