Surf Forecasts:
Horse Trails surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 7,806 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Horse Trails this week:
The surf forecast for Horse Trails over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Horse Trails in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horse Trails over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3083 | 6494 | 7203 | 5277 | 5199 | 5462 | 3757 | 2726 | 3250 | 3264 | 2587 | 1813 | 1546 | 1347 | 1407 | 1341 | 960 | 913 | 627 | 610 | 1334 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:28PM1.33m | 00:54AM1.30m | 1:13PM1.47m | 1:37AM1.40m | 1:50PM1.56m | 2:13AM1.47m | 2:24PM1.62m | 2:47AM1.51m | 2:56PM1.64m | 3:18AM1.51m | 3:26PM1.61m | 3:49AM1.49m | 3:56PM1.55m | 4:18AM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM0.29m | 7:02AM0.26m | 7:34PM0.17m | 7:41AM0.18m | 8:11PM0.07m | 8:17AM0.12m | 8:44PM0.02m | 8:49AM0.10m | 9:14PM0.01m | 9:20AM0.11m | 9:44PM0.03m | 9:50AM0.15m | 10:12PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 2764 | 6494 | 7203 | 5277 | 5199 | 5462 | 3757 | 2726 | 3250 | 3264 | 2587 | 1813 | 1546 | 1347 | 1407 | 1341 | 960 | 913 | 627 | 610 | 1334 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | W 11 | — |
| kJ | 3083 | 602 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | 680 | 608 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 222 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | 1982 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 19 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 902 | 41 | 2 | 2 | 53 | 2 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 31 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 31 | 31 |
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The above surf forecast table for Horse Trails provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Horse Trails can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Horse Trails 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 (Horse Trails) 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 Horse Trails 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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