
Surf Forecasts:
Gweebara Heads right surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with 2,364 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gweebara Heads right this week:
The surf forecast for Gweebara Heads right over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gweebara Heads right in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gweebara Heads right over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | NNW 9 | N 5 | N 7 | N 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | W 9 |
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37 | 21 | 42 | 42 | 28 | 52 | 246 | 884 | 814 | 408 | 235 | 82 | 51 | 35 | 35 | 184 | 267 | 461 | 475 | 393 | 371 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:14PM3.18m | 6:32AM3.31m | 6:47PM3.06m | 7:05AM3.23m | 7:21PM2.90m | 7:41AM3.10m | 7:56PM2.72m | 8:21AM2.93m | 8:35PM2.52m | 9:07AM2.77m | 9:22PM2.34m | 10:02AM2.62m | 10:23PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:02PM0.31m | 00:12AM0.31m | 12:36PM0.39m | 00:45AM0.42m | 1:12PM0.52m | 1:18AM0.55m | 1:49PM0.70m | 1:53AM0.69m | 2:31PM0.89m | 2:32AM0.85m | 3:20PM1.07m | 3:19AM1.00m | 4:22PM1.19m | ||||||||
7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | |
— | 4:39 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:36 | — | — | 4:34 | — | — | 4:32 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 22 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | SW 11 | W 10 | N 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | W 9 |
37 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 884 | 814 | 408 | 235 | 82 | 51 | 35 | 35 | 184 | 267 | 461 | 475 | 393 | 371 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | NW 9 | — | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 5 | NW 8 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | — | NNW 11 |
35 | 15 | 42 | 42 | 16 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 29 | 13 | 33 | 126 | 110 | 196 | — | 259 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | W 18 | N 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WSW 11 | SW 5 | NW 8 | W 6 | — | — | — |
3 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 25 | 10 | 16 | 18 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 2 | NE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | S 2 | S 3 | S 3 | — | W 6 | W 10 | — |
— | 1 | 4 | 24 | 26 | 52 | 246 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 23 | 371 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 151 | 311 | 33 | 323 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 307 | 0 | 376 | 87 |
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Information about the Gweebara Heads right Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gweebara Heads right provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gweebara Heads right can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gweebara Heads right 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 (Gweebara Heads right) 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 Gweebara Heads right 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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