Surf Forecasts:
Honkeys surf forecast from 19 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: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SE swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honkeys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright my friends, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s in the water.
We’re focused on Honkeys, a reliable reef, but the next couple of weeks are a real rollercoaster. Water temp is sitting at a warm 85°F, a little toastier than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in boardshorts.
The first real window is Tuesday, July 21st for the morning session. That’s the standout. We’ve got a clean 2ft SSW groundswell with a nice 14-second period. The wind is glassy, dead flat, so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is moderate at 299. This is the best wave you’ll see in the whole 16-day forecast – a chance for some long, clean rides before the crowds show up. Tuesday afternoon, the wind turns onshore and it’s downhill from there.
From Wednesday, July 22nd right through the end of the month, it’s a battle with cross-shore and cross-onshore winds. The swell picks up a bit, hitting 4ft to 4ft from the SSE and SE, but the periods drop to 8-11 seconds, making it weak and choppy. The combined energy gets into the 400-600 range, and even hits 852 on the 30th, but the wind is just ruining the waves. A few mornings have light cross-shore breezes, but it’s never really clean.
The end of the month and into August brings a shift to a SSW swell, with some very long-period groundswell (15-19 seconds) and combined energy over 1000. That’s a serious amount of water moving, but the wind is still on it from the west, making it bumpy and difficult. For a reef, the long period is good for shape, but the onshore breeze will mess it up. This kind of energy with onshore wind is more for the kite guys than the paddle surfers.
Honkeys is fairly consistent, so it’s not a total bust, but the honest truth is that Tuesday morning, July 21st, is your one golden ticket. After that, it’s a long wait for the wind to cooperate. The big swell at the start of August is promising, but it’s a week and a half away and the wind is a total gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SE 11 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 113 | 113 | 223 | 154 | 183 | 220 | 151 | 168 | 160 | 194 | 212 | 232 | 264 | 193 | 193 | 138 | 227 | 334 | 346 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:53AM0.74m | 4:24PM0.82m | 5:44AM0.71m | 4:46PM0.75m | 6:44AM0.67m | 5:03PM0.67m | 8:12AM0.64m | 5:03PM0.60m | 10:11AM0.65m | 11:29AM0.70m | 9:32PM0.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM0.15m | 10:17AM0.36m | 11:02PM0.16m | 10:53AM0.43m | 11:38PM0.19m | 11:37AM0.50m | 00:21AM0.22m | 12:52PM0.55m | 1:21AM0.25m | 2:55AM0.26m | 7:08PM0.46m | 4:24AM0.23m | |||||||
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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 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 201 | 143 | 113 | 154 | 127 | 103 | 101 | 168 | 160 | 194 | 212 | 232 | 264 | 193 | 193 | 138 | 186 | 334 | 290 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 82 | 111 | 137 | 101 | 76 | 220 | 83 | 90 | 78 | 54 | 40 | 112 | 171 | 183 | 183 | 83 | 227 | 90 | 346 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 10 | SW 13 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 113 | 113 | 223 | 73 | 183 | 75 | 151 | 59 | 82 | 54 | 124 | 33 | 27 | 25 | 41 | 136 | 98 | 165 | 127 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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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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