Surf Forecasts:
Heaven surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,310 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Heaven in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Heaven over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1229 | 976 | 928 | 752 | 777 | 725 | 849 | 710 | 576 | 821 | 1652 | 2239 | 4310 | 3716 | 2385 | 925 | 683 | 711 | 1280 | 1208 | 1389 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:27PM1.68m | 3:50AM1.56m | 3:58PM1.62m | 4:20AM1.50m | 4:28PM1.53m | 4:50AM1.42m | 4:58PM1.42m | 5:22AM1.32m | 5:31PM1.30m | 5:58AM1.21m | 6:08PM1.17m | 6:47AM1.11m | 7:02PM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22AM0.12m | 9:44PM0.04m | 9:52AM0.16m | 10:13PM0.10m | 10:22AM0.22m | 10:42PM0.19m | 10:51AM0.31m | 11:11PM0.29m | 11:22AM0.41m | 11:42PM0.41m | 11:57AM0.53m | 00:20AM0.52m | 12:44PM0.64m | 1:19AM0.62m | |||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 1229 | 976 | 928 | 752 | 777 | 725 | 849 | 710 | 576 | 821 | 1652 | 2239 | 4310 | 3716 | 2385 | 799 | 663 | 711 | 1280 | 1208 | 1389 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 69 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 480 | — | — | — | — | 285 | 925 | 683 | 432 | 196 | 121 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 98 | 219 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 4 | 4 | 303 | 153 | 0 | 4 | 163 | 0 | 153 | 153 | 70 | 368 | 163 | 15 | 153 | 153 | 0 | 162 | 199 | 186 |
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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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