
Surf Forecasts:
Gweebara Heads right surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 860 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gweebara Heads right in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gweebara Heads right over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
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1086 | 860 | 606 | 575 | 544 | 397 | 405 | 243 | 170 | 285 | 196 | 82 | 38 | 187 | 201 | 158 | 254 | 461 | 417 | 196 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:40AM2.61m | 2:31PM2.61m | 3:11AM2.64m | 3:52PM2.83m | 4:26AM2.80m | 4:56PM3.15m | 5:25AM3.00m | 5:49PM3.47m | 6:15AM3.17m | 6:36PM3.72m | 6:59AM3.28m | 7:19PM3.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:10PM1.01m | 8:00AM0.95m | 8:47PM0.96m | 9:24AM0.84m | 10:09PM0.73m | 10:31AM0.62m | 11:12PM0.45m | 11:24AM0.36m | 00:04AM0.18m | 12:11PM0.13m | 00:49AM-0.01m | 12:53PM-0.04m | 1:32AM-0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 10 | WNW 9 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | — | W 9 |
— | 860 | 606 | 575 | 2 | 397 | 6 | 243 | 157 | 285 | 196 | 82 | 38 | 187 | 201 | 158 | 254 | 461 | — | 196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 11 | — | N 9 | — | N 9 | NNW 11 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | — | 6 | 170 | 83 | 36 | 16 | 7 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 9 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | — | — | W 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 2 | — | S 2 | — | — | — | W 10 | — |
1086 | — | — | — | 544 | — | 405 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 417 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 312 | 43 | 36 | 86 | 70 | 151 | 315 | 87 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 30 | 59 | 54 | 73 | 329 | 87 |
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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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