
Surf Forecasts:
Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 105 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 Friday (Jul 10) 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 (Fri 10th 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 folks, Rusty here. I’ve got to be honest with you – this outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a bummer. We’ve got waves on offer, but the conditions just aren't playing nice.
Right now, and for pretty much the entire forecast period, the swell is coming from the SSE or SE. At Horace Caldwell Pier, a beach/pier setup that’s fairly exposed to that direction, we’re looking at small, weak, short-period junk. The swell height sits between 2 ft and 3 ft through the first few days, with a pathetic period of only 4 seconds. The combined wave energy is negligible, sitting at just 13 or so. That’s barely a ripple. On top of that, the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, making things choppy and messy. The water temp is 84°, which is about average for this time of year with a tiny anomaly of 0.7°.
We don’t see any improvement on the weekend of the 5th and 6th. Still small, weak swell, wrong wind. It’s a full week of this, with the swell bumping up just a touch into the 3 ft to 3 ft range by the 8th and 9th, but the period is still a lousy 5-6 seconds. The wind picks up to a fresh breeze on the 9th, with speeds up to 22 mph, making for lumpy, ugly conditions. From the 3rd to the 10th of July, it's just poor surf conditions every single session.
The second week doesn't get much better. There’s a slight lift in combined energy around the 13th and 17th – we see values hitting 152 and 112 – but that’s still only moderate energy, and the swell remains small, under 4 ft, with a short period. The wind stays unfriendly, mostly cross-onshore or onshore. The 18th of July rounds it out with no real change.
There are no standouts here. Not a single true good option on offer. Every single recorded session is marked with a score of 0 out of 10 and described as “poor surf conditions.” While the spot is fairly consistent in that it will have some lumpy, weak swell, the quality is just not there. For a kite surfer looking for steady wind and small, choppy waves, this might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a prolonged blank run. With the crowds listed as “sometimes,” you won’t have to worry about a lineup if you just want to sit in the water, but you won’t be catching anything good. Forecasts can change, but right now, this looks like a long stretch of flat and messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 37 | 34 | 39 | 80 | 54 | 64 | 105 | 72 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:55AM0.39m | 3:22PM0.37m | 8:13AM0.37m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:30PM-0.05m | 1:33PM0.36m | 00:03AM-0.00m | 2:11PM0.29m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | |
8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | 8:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | — | S 9 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 |
— | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 |
10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 37 | 34 | 39 | 80 | 54 | 64 | 105 | 72 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 1060 | 1081 | 1055 | 1060 | 1175 | 1055 | 1060 | 1223 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 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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