Surf Forecasts:
Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSE swell with 78 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM. 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 | 1AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get down to it. I've scanned the next couple of weeks for Horace Caldwell Pier, and honestly, it's a pretty dead stretch. There are no good surf options in this entire 16-day window. I'm not going to try and dress it up.
We're looking at a constant run of weak, small, wind-blown surf. The wave energy is just minimal. We're seeing a lot of onshore winds messing up what little swell is out there. The periods are short, in that 4 to 6 second range, so there's just no power. It's going to be a tough watch for anyone hoping to get wet.
Starting Monday, the 17th, it's clear but blown out with an ESE wind at 12 mph. It's poor. Tuesday morning is similar, with a light south breeze but still cross-on and choppy. The surf is a mere 2 ft, so it's barely breaking. This continues all week, with the wind never letting up.
There's a slight bump in size on the morning of Tuesday, the 25th. The swell gets to about 3 ft and the energy climbs to its highest point. But it's still a short-period swell with a light cross-on breeze. It's rideable, but nothing special. It backs right off after that.
The one morning that might be worth a look is Thursday, the 27th. We get a west wind at 6 mph, making it cross-offshore and clean. The surf is still just 3 ft with a 5-second period. It's the cleanest we'll see it, but it's still small. That's the one to be on, but it's not a standout, it's just the best of a bad bunch.
There's a chance of a thunderstorm on the morning of Friday, the 28th, which could bring glassy conditions with a light northeast wind. But the swell is still a weak 2 ft. It's clean, but there's nothing to ride.
Even by the 1st of September, it's still trying to push to 4 ft, but the wind is on it and the period is still short. It's not going to offer anything.
So, there you have it. A dry spell. It happens. It's not going to stay poor forever, and forecasts can change. But right now, you might be better off finding something else to do. With this kind of wind and tiny surf, the pier might be better for kite surfers than us paddle boarders.
Stay patient. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 |
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 kJ | 20 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 35 | 32 | 19 | 39 | 33 | 30 | 72 | 30 | 32 | 46 | 22 | 16 | 26 | 19 | 15 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:46PM0.42m | 6:13AM0.40m | 10:20PM0.45m | 4:37AM0.42m | 11:50PM0.47m | 4:46AM0.45m | 2:43AM0.50m | 3:36AM0.52m | 4:29AM0.52m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:49AM0.35m | 1:56PM0.12m | 2:54AM0.41m | 2:49PM0.09m | 00:40AM0.47m | 4:11AM0.45m | 3:45PM0.07m | 4:43PM0.06m | 5:40PM0.05m | 6:34PM0.03m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 5 | E 8 | SE 7 | SSE 5 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | S 6 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | — | E 8 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 20 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 35 | 32 | 19 | 39 | 33 | 30 | 72 | 13 | 32 | 46 | — | 16 | 26 | 11 | 15 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1071 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1326 | 1055 | 1060 | 1326 | 1055 | 1060 | 1163 | 1060 | 1055 | 1088 | 1055 | 1060 | 1054 | 943 |
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