
Surf Forecasts:
Honkeys surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, W swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honkeys this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honkeys in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honkeys over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this outlook is a bit of a tough one for Honkeys. We’ve got a solid 16-day forecast period starting now, but don’t go paddling out just yet; the first 10 days are a write-off. From Friday 3 July right through to Sunday 12 July, it's all “poor surf conditions” with a score of zero across the board. That’s a long, flat, choppy stretch to sit through. The winds are consistently cross-onshore, mostly moderate to fresh breezes, and the wave energy is moderate but messy. You’re looking at swell heights of 2ft to 4ft, but the quality just isn’t there.
The first glimmer of hope comes on Monday 13 July morning. We finally see a “marginal” call, with the swell picking up to 5ft from the south at 12 seconds – that’s a moderate energy swell (698). It’s still a cross-on wind from the west at 6 mph, so it’s light and ripply, not clean. Not great, but it’s the first time the score isn’t a goose egg. The afternoon and Tuesday stay marginal at best with similar southwesterly swell.
Now, if you’re looking for the standout moment in this whole 16-day run, it’s gotta be Friday 17 July morning. The swell jumps to 4ft from the southwest with a very long period of 17 seconds, and the combined wave energy is strong at 1,323. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is onshore from the WSW at 9 mph, but it’s clean enough to make it a “marginal” call with the best score of the whole period. The very long period (over 15 seconds) is a double-edged sword for Honkeys – being a reef break, it could absolutely love that energy, delivering well-shaped lines. But at 4ft, it might be a little fat and wait for the sets to roll through. Saturday 18 July morning is similar with 5ft SSW swell at 15 seconds and strong energy (1,006). These two sessions are your best bets, but remember, it’s a week and a half away, so forecasts can wobble.
Honkeys is a fairly consistent beginners’ reef break, and when it’s on, it’s dreamy. But with that optimum swell direction from the south, these south-southwest and southwest swells are right in the sweet spot. If you’re a beginner, just watch that 5ft mark – it’s manageable, but once you get much over that, it can be a handful. The crowd is “sometimes” around, so you might have company on the good days. Water temp is not provided, so I can’t give you a gauge on that.
Hang in there, wait for that Friday 17 July window, and keep an eye on the wind. It’s the only real highlight in an otherwise flat fortnight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 11 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
318 | 208 | 197 | 694 | 138 | 176 | 212 | 204 | 171 | 164 | 151 | 255 | 235 | 220 | 217 | 191 | 149 | 183 | 344 | 309 | 246 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:33AM0.65m | 3:17PM0.93m | 3:11AM0.67m | 3:43PM0.92m | 3:52AM0.68m | 4:09PM0.88m | 4:38AM0.68m | 4:34PM0.83m | 5:33AM0.68m | 4:59PM0.77m | 6:43AM0.68m | 5:26PM0.70m | 8:13AM0.70m | 5:58PM0.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:06PM0.28m | 8:26AM0.13m | 9:36PM0.27m | 8:59AM0.18m | 10:06PM0.25m | 9:33AM0.24m | 10:37PM0.24m | 10:10AM0.31m | 11:11PM0.23m | 10:54AM0.40m | 11:49PM0.21m | 11:51AM0.48m | 00:37AM0.20m | 1:26PM0.55m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
263 | 359 | 277 | 203 | 138 | 425 | 329 | 258 | 264 | 194 | 151 | 288 | 450 | 485 | 560 | 638 | 604 | 652 | 913 | 1022 | 1141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 14 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
125 | 101 | 197 | 47 | 138 | 176 | 212 | 204 | 171 | 164 | 144 | 151 | 235 | 212 | 203 | 154 | 124 | 121 | 145 | 192 | 184 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
318 | 208 | 62 | 45 | 99 | 125 | 84 | 91 | 122 | 109 | 76 | 255 | 166 | 220 | 217 | 191 | 149 | 183 | 344 | 309 | 246 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 | W 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 20 | 15 | 694 | 540 | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 958 | 953 | 953 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 243 | 200 | 243 | 39 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 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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