Surf Forecasts:
Heaven surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,967 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Heaven this week:
The surf forecast for Heaven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Heaven in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Heaven over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 597 | 388 | 264 | 1533 | 2487 | 2088 | 1427 | 1313 | 1094 | 1092 | 956 | 6612 | 5161 | 4132 | 3133 | 1094 | 1550 | 910 | 1229 | 1193 | 977 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:47PM1.36m | 8:20AM1.13m | 8:40PM1.25m | 9:27AM1.06m | 9:47PM1.16m | 10:50AM1.04m | 11:07PM1.13m | 12:10PM1.08m | 00:19AM1.16m | 1:08PM1.15m | 1:13AM1.23m | 1:52PM1.24m | 1:56AM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM0.42m | 2:15AM0.45m | 2:12PM0.54m | 3:16AM0.53m | 3:19PM0.63m | 4:36AM0.57m | 4:54PM0.67m | 5:58AM0.55m | 6:20PM0.63m | 6:59AM0.48m | 7:18PM0.55m | 7:44AM0.40m | 8:01PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 597 | 388 | 106 | 1533 | 2487 | 2088 | 1427 | 1313 | 1094 | 1092 | 956 | 6612 | 5161 | 4132 | 3133 | 1094 | 1550 | 910 | 1229 | 1193 | 977 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | N 4 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 123 | 89 | 264 | 39 | 24 | — | — | 42 | 70 | — | 93 | — | — | — | — | 850 | 378 | 328 | — | 5 | 314 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | S 7 | — | — | S 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 32 | 147 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 137 | — | — | — | — | 86 | — | 42 | — | — | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 98 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 4 | 70 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 71 | 4 | 70 |
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Information about the Heaven Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Heaven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Heaven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Heaven 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 (Heaven) 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 Heaven 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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