
Surf Forecasts:
Hobson County Park surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hobson County Park this week:
The surf forecast for Hobson County Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hobson County Park in the next 16 days are 0.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hobson County Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me give you the straight-up story for the next couple of weeks around Hobson County Park.
To be brutally honest, we're looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf. From August 4th all the way through to the 19th, every single session is labelled as poor surf conditions. There's no stand-out day, no sneaky pulse to get excited about. The entire period is a flat spell.
The small windows of moderate energy, like the 255 (moderate wave energy) we see on the morning of August 15th, are still only producing a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW. Even with a light breeze, the wave quality is just not there. We're left with weak energy levels, often in the double digits, and a constant onshore or cross-onshore wind state. The swell direction is predominantly from the SW to SSW, which isn't hitting the optimum WNW direction for this reef break at all.
The water temperature is pretty much unremarkable for this time of year, so you can't even use that as an excuse to go for a dip.
The only thing that changes is the wind, with a few very light breezes, but it's still cross-onshore or onshore, never giving us that clean, glassy look we need. It's a tough run, but sometimes that's the hand you get dealt. The best bet is to sit this one out. The forecasts can always change, but for now, it's a solid no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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15 | 36 | 34 | 51 | 32 | 31 | 50 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 73 | 72 | 120 | 120 | 102 | 146 | 86 | 84 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:27AM1.13m | 2:15PM1.54m | 2:49AM0.93m | 3:04PM1.61m | 4:57AM0.83m | 4:05PM1.68m | 7:07AM0.88m | 5:13PM1.78m | 8:15AM0.98m | 6:20PM1.89m | 8:57AM1.08m | 7:21PM2.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:24AM0.39m | 9:14PM0.44m | 7:56AM0.55m | 10:45PM0.30m | 8:40AM0.70m | 00:09AM0.11m | 9:56AM0.81m | 1:14AM-0.08m | 11:33AM0.85m | 2:08AM-0.25m | 12:52PM0.80m | 2:54AM-0.37m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 13 | W 5 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
13 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 44 | 7 | 73 | 72 | 120 | 120 | 102 | 146 | 86 | 84 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 |
15 | 36 | 15 | 51 | 32 | 31 | 50 | 46 | 4 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 20 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 13 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
7 | 14 | 34 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 39 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 24 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 112 | 40 | 2 | 93 | 5 | 0 | 85 | 93 | 0 | 112 | 39 | 0 | 104 | 93 | 0 |
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Information about the Hobson County Park Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hobson County Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hobson County Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hobson County Park 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 (Hobson County Park) 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 Hobson County Park 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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