Surf Forecasts:
Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SE swell with 155 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 10AM. 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 | 10AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, we’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf. The swell is small, the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are consistently described as poor. There’s no standout session, no hidden gem, nothing to get excited about.
The first few days, from Wednesday the 15th through to the weekend, we’ve got a risk of thunderstorms and some clouds, with swell sitting around 3 ft to 4 ft from the SE. The wind is a problem – a moderate to fresh breeze from the SSE, hammering the waves onshore and making things choppy. The combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking the triple digits for the most part. The water is a warm 84°, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s the only nice thing I can say.
Then from Monday the 20th onwards, it just gets smaller. We’re looking at 2 ft to 3 ft dribble, with periods of just 4 to 6 seconds. The wind doesn’t let up, and the combined energy drops right off, bottoming out. The whole period is a long, flat, and choppy mess.
For a break like Horace Caldwell Pier, which is a beach/pier setup, that kind of weak, short-period swells with onshore wind just doesn’t offer anything. It’s a beginner spot at the best of times, but even beginners would be wasting their time here. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.
So, my advice? Don’t bother. This is a blank run. Keep the board in the car, but don’t take it off the rack. The forecast can always change, but right now, it’s a solid "no" from me.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 45 | 50 | 82 | 96 | 99 | 118 | 155 | 131 | 87 | 87 | 99 | 79 | 64 | 78 | 76 | 59 | 55 | 62 | 28 | 21 | 28 |
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 | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:47PM0.49m | 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 | 7:56AM0.36m | 00:01AM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:46PM0.07m | 1:36AM0.36m | |||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | E 12 | SE 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 131 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 45 | 50 | 82 | 96 | 99 | 118 | 155 | — | 87 | 87 | 99 | 79 | 64 | 78 | 76 | 59 | 55 | 62 | 28 | 21 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1060 | 1163 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1055 | 1160 | 1055 | 1055 | 1055 | 1055 | 1060 | 1088 | 1055 | 1055 | 1071 | 1055 |
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