Surf Forecasts:
Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SE swell with 94 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 4AM. 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 | 4AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
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 – this stretch from July 17th to August 1st is a tough one to sell. The conditions are just not playing ball for a proper paddle session.
We’re looking at a 16-day period where the wave energy is very weak for the first week and a half. The combined energy sits at a measly 86 during the first surf on Friday the 17th, and it pretty much stays in the low double digits for days. The water is a warm 84°F which is about average for the time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s comfortable. The swell is short-period, at 6 seconds or less, and the wind is a persistent cross-onshore or onshore from the SSE and SE. It’s choppy, lumpy, and simply not offering any quality.
The first real kick in energy comes right at the end – on Thursday July 30th, the combined energy finally climbs to a moderate 112, and by Friday July 31st it hits 215. The swell height reaches 5 ft from the SSE, but the period is still short (6-7 seconds), and the wind is a fresh breeze from the south or SSE. The forecast calls it "poor surf conditions" right through, and I can’t argue with that. The wave state is described as lumpy or choppy, and the onshore flow is relentless.
There is no standout here. The best we can say is the last few days – July 31st and August 1st – have the most size, but the conditions are messy. On August 1st, you’ve got 6 ft from the SE with a moderate cross-onshore breeze. For a beginner-friendly beach/pier like Horace Caldwell Pier, that’s edging into the “too big for beginners” territory, but the wind will ruin it for anyone else. The direction matches the optimum (SE), but the quality is shot.
Honestly, this is a kite surfer’s window more than a surfer’s. The setup is a beach/pier with strong onshore winds and building chop. For a paddle surfer, I’d say save your energy. The near-term is a blank run, and the long-range is not promising. Forecasts can change, but right now, this 16-day outlook is a wash.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 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) | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 69 | 68 | 75 | 80 | 66 | 45 | 32 | 55 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:21AM0.37m | 3:08AM0.42m | 6:15AM0.40m | 4:00AM0.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:06AM0.35m | 4:34PM0.02m | 5:24AM0.40m | 5:23PM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | — | E 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 11 | — | ESE 9 | SSW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 16 | — | — | 8 | 5 | — | 8 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 69 | 68 | 75 | 80 | 66 | 45 | 32 | 55 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 19 | — | 4 | 18 | — | 4 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1162 | 1081 | 1055 | 1060 | 1055 | 1060 | 1068 | 1055 | 1060 | 1312 | 1055 | 1060 | 1159 | 1055 | 1060 | 1055 | 1055 | 1060 | 1159 | 1055 |
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