
Surf Forecasts:
Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SE swell with 45 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM. 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 | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s get real. I’ve been staring at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta tell you, it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly anything to get excited about. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a bust for surf, with no real standouts.
First up, we’ve got Horace Caldwell Pier. This is a beach/pier setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell, and it normally likes a swell from the SE. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
The first few days, from Thursday, September 3rd right through to the 10th, are a total write-off. We’re talking tiny, short-period windswell from the SSE and SE, with heights barely cracking 2 ft, and periods of only 4 to 5 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting in the single digits to low 20s (9 to 23). The wind is a mess, too—mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and it’s often choppy. It’s just poor surf conditions, day after day.
Then, from Friday, September 11th, things try to pick up a little. The swell height bumps up to 4 ft, and the period sticks at 5 to 6 seconds. The combined energy gets into the moderate range, with values around 64 to 67 on the 11th, and then climbing up to 152 by the morning of Sunday, September 13th. That’s the most energy we see all forecast. But here’s the kicker—the wind stays onshore, blowing from the SSE or SE at 15 to 25 km/h, and the wave comment is still “poor surf conditions.” The swell is short-period, so it’s not going to have any real shape. With the swell hitting 4 ft to 5 ft, it’s getting into a size that’s a bit much for beginners, but with the wind ruining it, it’s not really for anyone.
After that little spike, we fade back down to 4 ft on the 14th and 15th, with the energy dropping back to two-digit numbers (90 to 62). The wind stays onshore, and the quality is still poor. By the time we get to Thursday, September 17th, we’re back to 3 ft swell with cross-onshore wind and a choppy sea state.
Honestly, mate, there’s nothing here. It’s a 16-day stretch of poor surf. For a spot like this, a blank run is pretty normal when the wind is stubborn. The only thing that might be interesting is if the wind picks up strong enough for a kite session, because the wind is consistent and onshore, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
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37 | 33 | 42 | 32 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:24PM0.58m | 5:07AM0.54m | 00:38AM0.60m | 5:40AM0.57m | 1:42AM0.62m | 6:42AM0.58m | 2:32AM0.61m | 8:06AM0.57m | 3:10AM0.59m | 11:10AM0.55m | 3:42AM0.55m | 12:33PM0.55m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:59PM0.02m | 4:04AM0.54m | 3:16PM-0.02m | 5:20AM0.57m | 4:28PM-0.04m | 6:10AM0.58m | 5:36PM-0.05m | 6:48AM0.56m | 6:38PM-0.04m | 7:26AM0.53m | 7:35PM-0.01m | 8:07AM0.48m | 8:29PM0.05m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | SSE 6 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 8 | E 6 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 23 | 1 | 14 | 9 | — | 9 | 5 | — | 12 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | SE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | S 6 | SE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | SE 5 | SSE 4 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 |
37 | 33 | 42 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 9 | — | 8 | 19 | — | 10 | 10 | — | 11 | 12 | — | 6 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1055 | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1163 | 1055 | 1060 | 1159 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1088 | 1055 | 1060 | 1081 | 1055 |
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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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