
Surf Forecasts:
Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SE swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Horace Caldwell Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Horace Caldwell Pier in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with ya – this is a tough one. Over the next 16 days, the outlook is pretty grim. We’re lookin’ at a long stretch of poor surf conditions with no real standouts to get excited about. The only break on the radar is Horace Caldwell Pier, a beach/pier setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell, but the wind and the wave quality just aren’t lining up.
Starting from Tuesday, July 14, we’ve got a run of poor surf that goes on and on. The swell is weak, with combined energy values barely cracking 100 (72 on Tuesday morning, 58 in the afternoon). The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, mostly from the S or SSE, which is blowin’ straight into the face of the waves. It’s choppy and messy. The swell direction is SE, which matches the optimum direction for the spot, but the period is short – only 5 to 6 seconds – so it’s weak, wind-driven slop. Water temperature is around 83°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The pattern keeps up through the middle of the month. We see a bit of a bump on Thursday, July 16, when the combined energy climbs to 128 in the morning and 130 in the afternoon, but the wind is still onshore at 15 to 19 mph, and the swell is only 4 ft with a 6-second period. That’s not the kind of surf that gets you out of bed. And it’s still rated poor.
Friday, July 17, the energy hits 171 in the morning, the highest of the whole run, but again – onshore and cross-onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and the swell is just 5 ft with a 7-second period. It’s a step up in size, but the quality is just not there. For beginners, 5 ft is manageable, but with the wind chop, it’s honestly not fun.
From there, it’s a slow decline. The rest of July and into early August, the swell drops to 3 ft or less, the energy falls into the 20s and 30s, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. Even the best-looking days, like Sunday, July 19, with clear skies, still have onshore winds and weak, short-period swell. There’s no point in highlighting a single day because they all look the same – poor.
The crowd situation at Horace Caldwell Pier is “sometimes,” so it’s not a zoo, but with no quality surf, that doesn’t matter. The break is fairly consistent, but that consistency is for poor surf. It’s a beach/pier setup, so if the wind holds, it might be more interesting for kite surfing than for paddling.
So, bottom line: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The forecast is a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual at this time of year. Don’t force it. Wait for the forecasts to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
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61 | 43 | 50 | 55 | 67 | 83 | 128 | 130 | 150 | 171 | 128 | 90 | 93 | 76 | 76 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 72 | 68 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:35AM0.51m | 6:33AM0.52m | 7:09AM0.48m | 2:45PM0.45m | 7:41AM0.44m | 4:26PM0.40m | 8:06AM0.40m | 5:50PM0.35m | 8:10AM0.37m | 7:25PM0.32m | 7:45AM0.36m | 10:22PM0.33m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:46PM-0.26m | 10:44AM0.47m | 10:39PM-0.21m | 11:32AM0.42m | 11:29PM-0.13m | 12:22PM0.35m | 00:19AM-0.03m | 1:14PM0.27m | 1:08AM0.08m | 2:06PM0.20m | 2:00AM0.18m | 2:56PM0.12m | 2:58AM0.28m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 11 | SE 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
8 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — |
3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
61 | 43 | 50 | 55 | 67 | 83 | 128 | 130 | 150 | 171 | 128 | 90 | 93 | 76 | 76 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 72 | 68 | 60 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1055 | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1159 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 1055 | 1055 | 1055 | 1055 | 1071 | 27 |
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Information about the Horace Caldwell Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Horace Caldwell Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Horace Caldwell Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Horace Caldwell Pier 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 (Horace Caldwell Pier) 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 Horace Caldwell Pier 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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