
Surf Forecasts:
Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with 136 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, I've got to be straight with you – the outlook for Horace Caldwell Pier is looking pretty grim. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead. The first recommendation for a surf doesn't actually appear until Monday, August 10th, but it's not a good one. The whole 16-day window is unfortunately filled with poor surf conditions, with no standout days at all.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Starting on Monday morning, August 10th, we see a tiny 3 ft swell coming from the SE with a short period of 5 seconds. The wind is onshore from the SSE at 12 mph, making for poor surf. The combined energy is weak at 29. This is a beach/pier setup, and with an onshore breeze, it's not going to hold any shape. It's a beginner-friendly break, but honestly, there's nothing worth paddling out for.
This pattern just keeps going. Tuesday, August 11th, the swell bumps up to 3 ft, still SE, still 5 seconds, with cross-onshore winds at 12 mph. The combined energy is a bit higher at 40, but the wave comment says it all: "poor surf conditions." The wind creates a moderate cross-onshore chop.
Wednesday, August 12th, the swell hits 4 ft from the SE, but the period is still a short 5 seconds, and the wind strengthens to 16 mph from the S, making it cross-onshore and choppy. Combined energy is 70.
Thursday, August 13th, sees the swell at 4 ft, period only 6 seconds, with onshore winds at 19 mph. The combined energy climbs to 102, which is moderate, but the wind is fresh and onshore, ruining any chance of a clean wave.
The second week offers no relief. From Sunday, August 16th, through to Tuesday, August 25th, we're looking at waves between 2 ft and 4 ft, all with short periods of 4 to 6 seconds, and constant onshore or cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is mostly weak, in the 20s to 70s, with only a couple of moderate readings. The morning of Saturday, August 22nd, has a light cross-onshore breeze with small wind ripples, but the swell is still a weak 3 ft at 5 seconds.
Honestly, for the entire 16 days, there's not a single session that's worth getting excited about. The wind is never offshore, and the swell is small and weak. For a beginner break, this is a total write-off. If you're a kite surfer, the onshore wind and chop might make it interesting, but for paddle surfing, you're better off staying home.
It's a blank run, pure and simple.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 28°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 4 |
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29 | 31 | 41 | 35 | 28 | 37 | 67 | 81 | 126 | 102 | 89 | 128 | 93 | 82 | 90 | 116 | 105 | 84 | 45 | 49 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:26AM0.54m | 4:36AM0.55m | 5:12AM0.53m | 1:12PM0.52m | 5:43AM0.49m | 2:29PM0.50m | 6:09AM0.45m | 3:41PM0.47m | 6:23AM0.41m | 4:55PM0.45m | 5:57AM0.39m | 6:21PM0.42m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54AM0.53m | 7:48PM-0.18m | 8:36AM0.52m | 8:43PM-0.16m | 9:17AM0.48m | 9:35PM-0.10m | 10:02AM0.42m | 10:25PM-0.02m | 10:47AM0.35m | 11:13PM0.07m | 11:33AM0.28m | 00:01AM0.17m | 12:20PM0.22m | 00:52AM0.27m | |||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — |
29 | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 116 | 105 | — | 45 | 49 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 4 |
— | 31 | 41 | 35 | 28 | 37 | 67 | 81 | 126 | 102 | 89 | 128 | 93 | 82 | 90 | — | — | 84 | — | — | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1159 | 1055 | 1060 | 1163 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1088 | 1055 |
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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).
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