Surf Forecasts:
Honkeys surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honkeys this week:
The surf forecast for Honkeys over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Honkeys in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honkeys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Honkeys over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is looking pretty grim. The surf is small, the wind is messy, and we’re looking at a lot of poor to marginal conditions. The water temp is sitting at a warm 85°F which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit.
The first real chance of anything decent doesn't show up until Tuesday, July 21st. That morning, we get a brief window of glassy conditions with a light offshore wind from the SW. The swell is a tiny 2ft out of the SSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 273. It’s the only time in the whole forecast that gets tagged as "good surf conditions," but you’d be on a log or a foamie – it’s tiny. That’s the best of an otherwise very average run.
The rest of the first week is full of cross-onshore breezes and choppy water. The swell is all over the shop, coming from the SSE and SSW, but it’s mostly weak and short-period. Not worth a paddle.
Then we hit a bit of a gap. From Thursday, July 24th through to the end of the month, the winds pick up and the swell gets bigger, but it’s all onshore. The energy values start climbing into the hundreds and then the thousands, which tells you the ocean is getting very active, but the wind is just ruining it. On Thursday, July 30th, the swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW with a long 22-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4873. But that’s with a moderate cross-onshore breeze and a risk of thunderstorms. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’ll be a battle. The period is long enough to get a good shape, but at a reef break like Honkeys with that wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. That’s the one standout for size, but not for quality.
So, to be honest, the only real standout is that Tuesday morning glass-off. For the rest, you’re either looking at small, weak junk or big, wind-affected closeouts. If you’re a kite surfer, the strong winds and big swell from the 30th might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecasts, and maybe take the longboard out on the 21st.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 248 | 251 | 191 | 200 | 178 | 116 | 119 | 108 | 116 | 111 | 113 | 217 | 223 | 236 | 183 | 220 | 154 | 134 | 128 | 131 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:35PM0.98m | 2:34AM0.75m | 3:05PM0.97m | 3:21AM0.77m | 3:33PM0.94m | 4:06AM0.77m | 3:59PM0.89m | 4:53AM0.74m | 4:24PM0.82m | 5:44AM0.71m | 4:46PM0.75m | 6:44AM0.67m | 5:03PM0.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:50PM0.22m | 8:27AM0.12m | 9:22PM0.18m | 9:05AM0.19m | 9:55PM0.16m | 9:41AM0.27m | 10:28PM0.15m | 10:17AM0.36m | 11:02PM0.16m | 10:53AM0.43m | 11:38PM0.19m | 11:37AM0.50m | 00:21AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 218 | 200 | 179 | 158 | 141 | 136 | 183 | 193 | 188 | 218 | 210 | 193 | 169 | 122 | 87 | 92 | 59 | 134 | 128 | 131 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 248 | 251 | 191 | 117 | 130 | 108 | 119 | 108 | 116 | 107 | 101 | 131 | 147 | 135 | 90 | 75 | 55 | 67 | 45 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 49 | 86 | 122 | 200 | 178 | 116 | 114 | 79 | 91 | 111 | 113 | 217 | 223 | 236 | 183 | 220 | 154 | 57 | 56 | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Honkeys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Honkeys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Honkeys 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 (Honkeys) 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).
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