
Surf Forecasts:
Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with 128 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. 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 | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. The Horace Caldwell Pier (beach/pier setup) is the only break in the mix for this 16-day window, and honestly, the surf looks pretty bleak for most of the period.
We kick off on Sunday afternoon, July 5th, with tiny 2ft swell from the SE, a weak period of just 4 seconds, and combined energy at a meager 13. That’s barely a bump, and with SE onshore wind, it’s a flat, choppy mess. There’s no standout option here for days. The stretch from July 5th through July 14th is a long, painful gap of poor to very poor conditions. Swell heights linger between 2ft and 5ft, but the period stays short (4 to 6 seconds), and winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore – moderate to fresh breeze, often choppy or lumpy. Plenty of those days are rated zero for a reason.
Now, I’m gonna point you to the one bright spot, but it’s a conditional one. On Wednesday morning, July 15th, the forecast shows a brief window of glassy conditions – wind from the NNW at just 3 mph – with 5ft SE swell, period still a short 6 seconds, but combined energy up to 157 (moderate). The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and with glassy wind, that’s the best we get. Still, the swell is small and short-period, so it won’t be epic. The water temperature is about 84°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year (anomaly of 1°F), so at least it’s comfortable for sitting out there. Expect crowds here sometimes, because it’s the only game in town on that day.
After that, it’s back to poor form from July 16th onward, with onshore winds and lumpy seas. Overall, this region is in a flat spell, and it’s normal for this area to have long runs of no good surf. Forecasts can change, but right now, July 15th morning is your only real look – but don’t get your hopes up too high.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
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9 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 34 | 44 | 36 | 64 | 49 | 52 | 77 | 87 | 69 | 103 | 118 | 122 | 128 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:49PM0.32m | 8:08AM0.36m | 7:53PM0.30m | 8:24AM0.36m | 9:45PM0.31m | 8:36AM0.37m | 00:39AM0.37m | 8:03AM0.39m | 1:57AM0.45m | 8:16AM0.43m | 3:04AM0.51m | 8:47AM0.47m | 4:04AM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:41AM0.07m | 2:49PM0.21m | 1:26AM0.16m | 3:29PM0.11m | 2:17AM0.25m | 4:16PM0.01m | 3:22AM0.34m | 5:07PM-0.09m | 6:14AM0.42m | 6:02PM-0.17m | 7:28AM0.47m | 6:58PM-0.23m | 8:29AM0.50m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | |
8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | 8:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | — | SE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | — | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | ESE 9 |
3 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 23 | 9 | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
9 | 13 | — | 12 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 34 | 44 | 36 | 64 | 49 | 52 | 77 | 87 | 69 | 103 | 118 | 122 | 128 | 90 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1238 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1061 | 1055 | 1088 | 1162 | 1055 | 1061 | 1081 | 1055 | 1060 | 1163 | 1073 | 1060 |
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Information about the Horace Caldwell Pier Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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