Surf Forecasts:
Honkeys surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, S swell with 495 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Honkeys this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Honkeys in the next 16 days are 0.8m 20s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Honkeys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. We’ve got a dry spell to start, with no real quality surf on offer for the first nine days. The wind is just a constant problem, blowing cross-on or onshore day after day, and the swell is a messy, short-period SSE windswell that’s just not going to give us anything clean. The only break we’re looking at is Honkeys, a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the south. It’s normally a good beginner-friendly spot, but with these conditions, it’s a real struggle. You’ll be looking at choppy, bumpy lines from Sunday the 9th of August all the way through to at least Monday the 17th of August. The water temperature is sitting at about 84°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
Things finally start to look a little more interesting around Tuesday the 18th of August. A new, longer-period SSW groundswell is forecast to push in, with a period of 18 seconds and a solid 6 ft of swell. The combined energy of all swells directed here jumps up to a strong 2145. This is a powerful, long-period groundswell that will wrap around the reef properly. The downside? The wind is still a moderate onshore breeze at 12 mph from the WSW, which will mess up the surface. With 6 ft, it’s getting a bit solid for beginners, but for the crew who know how to handle a reef, this could be the best of the run. The longer period (over 15 seconds) might make it a bit straight at times on the reef, so watch for that.
The next few days into Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th of August still have some decent energy around, with the swell dropping from 5 ft to 3 ft and the period staying long at 15-16 seconds. The wind is forecast to back off a bit and even swing a touch more westerly, but it’s still cross-on. The energy is still moderate to strong, with readings around 1683.
All in all, if you’re desperate for a paddle, wait for Tuesday the 18th of August. The swell has the right size and direction, and the longer period will give it some proper grunt. It’s just a shame about the wind, because without it, this would be a cracker. Keep your eyes on the charts, because a change in the wind direction would make all the difference here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 21 | S 20 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 307 | 416 | 445 | 495 | 444 | 460 | 469 | 419 | 397 | 339 | 365 | 411 | 396 | 331 | 372 | 372 | 396 | 338 | 360 | 382 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:03PM0.48m | 12:08PM0.84m | 11:14PM0.55m | 12:42PM0.90m | 00:17AM0.64m | 1:13PM0.94m | 1:05AM0.74m | 1:41PM0.97m | 1:47AM0.81m | 2:07PM0.98m | 2:27AM0.85m | 2:32PM0.96m | 3:04AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:08PM0.48m | 4:18AM0.18m | 6:51PM0.41m | 5:30AM0.13m | 7:08PM0.33m | 6:22AM0.10m | 7:30PM0.26m | 7:04AM0.10m | 7:55PM0.19m | 7:42AM0.12m | 8:22PM0.13m | 8:17AM0.16m | 8:48PM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 307 | 416 | 301 | 318 | 444 | 460 | 469 | 419 | 333 | 339 | 365 | 411 | 396 | 331 | 372 | 372 | 396 | 338 | 360 | 382 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 11 | W 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 139 | 137 | 106 | 178 | 164 | 184 | 172 | 116 | 397 | 71 | 134 | 99 | 101 | 92 | 110 | 148 | 179 | 120 | 141 | 145 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 16 | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | S 15 | SW 15 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 93 | 124 | 445 | 495 | 319 | 276 | 232 | 226 | 51 | 106 | 104 | 28 | 46 | 44 | 82 | 56 | 107 | 51 | 54 | 51 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | SW 5 | W 7 | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 26 | — | 280 | — | — | 12 | 25 | — | — | 7 | 11 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2522 | 1 | 1 | 255 | 255 | 1 | 255 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 |
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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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