Surf Forecasts:
Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SE swell with 147 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good, hard look at what we've got on the table for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it's a grim picture. We're looking at a solid 16-day stretch where the forecast is basically a write-off. The swell is weak, the wind is ugly, and every single entry in the book is marked as "poor surf conditions." There’s no sugar-coating it.
We're talking about Horace Caldwell Pier exclusively, and the outlook from Sunday the 9th of August all the way through to Monday the 24th of August is one long, flat, blown-out mess. The swell heights barely tickle the 4 ft mark, and when they do, the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. The combined swell energy only cracks triple digits a handful of times – hitting 109 (moderate energy) on a few mornings – but that’s where the good news ends. Every bit of that is accompanied by onshore or cross-onshore winds from the SSE or SE, gusting 12 to 18 mph, turning any potential wave into a lumpy, choppy mess. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're sitting there staring at whitecaps.
There are no standouts. There is no best on offer. For a break that’s fairly consistent, this is a cruel run of form. The swell direction from the SE is not matching what this spot needs to work. It’s mostly onshore wind and a short-period wind swell that just won't organize. For most of this, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Hang in there, but don't hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a solid "stay home and wax your board" kind of outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 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 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
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 kJ | 13 | 15 | 31 | 41 | 37 | 45 | 29 | 28 | 40 | 81 | 92 | 147 | 109 | 102 | 119 | 109 | 88 | 87 | 100 | 105 | 94 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:54AM0.57m | 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 | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM-0.18m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 8 | — | SE 5 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 3 | — | 41 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 5 | ESE 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 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | 15 | 31 | — | 37 | 45 | 29 | 28 | 40 | 81 | 92 | 147 | 109 | 102 | 119 | 109 | 88 | 87 | 100 | 105 | 94 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1060 | 1077 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1159 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1177 | 1055 |
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