Surf Forecasts:
Honkeys surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,466 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honkeys this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honkeys in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honkeys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's size it up in feet and knots.
So the only game in town is Honkeys. It's an exposed reef, lives on south swells. But for the first week, it's a total washout. The wind is just a pain – cross-on from the west almost every day. You'll see a nice swell come in, like Tuesday the 18th – a 6-ft set from the SSW with a fat 18-second period and a wave energy reading of 2355 or 2499, massive. But it's all just blown out and choppy. Total heartbreaker. Nothing to score.
The key here is that wind. To get Honkeys clean, you want a light NE offshore. We're getting W and WSW cross-on stuff the whole time. It just messes up the face.
Now, the real glimpse of hope comes at the end. Look at Friday the 28th of August. Swell comes back up from the SW, 3 to 4 feet, with a 18-second period. The energy is decent (1421 to 1797). The wind is still cross-on, but it's only a light breeze (9 knots). It's only marked "marginal", but that's a win for this spot in this forecast. Might just be rideable. Then Monday, the 31st of August, you get another pulse. A solid 6-ft swell from the SSW (2440 energy) and a 5-ft option from the south (2390 energy). Periods are long again, 18 to 19 seconds. That's a lot of water moving, but that long period on a reef can make it straight and hollow. Great for the experts, not so much for a beginner. That 6-ft is getting into big surf territory.
So, if you're picking a day, Friday the 28th of August is the one to pencil in. It's the first real chance of a session that isn't a complete mess. The Monday the 31st has more size, but that's expert territory.
Crowds? Honkeys can get a crew, so on those days with a pulse you won't be by yourself.
Water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing crazy.
So for the first week, forget it. No surf. Things start to get interesting around the 28th of August, but it's a long-range call, so treat it with caution. Keep an eye on the wind. That's the whole story.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2242 | 2411 | 2040 | 1108 | 757 | 592 | 393 | 318 | 529 | 236 | 245 | 255 | 261 | 235 | 193 | 146 | 146 | 140 | 134 | 126 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:38PM0.81m | 4:50AM0.75m | 3:53PM0.73m | 5:32AM0.68m | 4:00PM0.66m | 6:38AM0.61m | 3:42PM0.60m | 10:01AM0.59m | 11:37AM0.66m | 10:04PM0.43m | 12:04PM0.74m | 11:30PM0.50m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48AM0.33m | 10:08PM0.10m | 10:15AM0.39m | 10:36PM0.15m | 10:43AM0.45m | 11:06PM0.20m | 11:13AM0.52m | 11:48PM0.26m | 1:32AM0.31m | 7:50PM0.42m | 4:20AM0.29m | 7:00PM0.38m | |||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
2242 | 2411 | 2040 | 1108 | 750 | 592 | 140 | 169 | 529 | 94 | 245 | 255 | 240 | 235 | 193 | 146 | 146 | 140 | 134 | 126 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SE 9 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | S 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
111 | 78 | 83 | 639 | 757 | 580 | 393 | 318 | 122 | 236 | 43 | 121 | 261 | 187 | 79 | 131 | 59 | 76 | 79 | 98 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | WNW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 15 | S 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | S 12 | NW 7 | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
128 | 88 | 75 | 90 | 103 | 113 | 367 | 275 | 45 | 44 | 118 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 74 | 18 | 60 | 97 | 127 | 124 | 142 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 255 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 255 | 1 | 200 | 255 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 255 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 255 |
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Information about the Honkeys Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Honkeys 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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