Surf Forecasts:
Horseneck Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSE swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Horseneck Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Horseneck Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseneck Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be straight with you – the outlook for Horseneck Beach over the next 16 days is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions. The water is sitting at 71°, which is a touch warmer than you'd normally expect for this time of year, but that's about the only thing going for it.
The first real chance to even consider a paddle comes on the morning of Tuesday, 2nd September. Even then, it's not great. We've got a tiny 3 ft swell from the ESE, but the period is a short 4 seconds, so it's just wind chop with no real push. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy, and the combined energy is a weak 58. It's not going to be a good session.
The conditions improve a bit on Friday, 4th September. The wind swings to the NW, giving us a light cross-offshore breeze in the morning and a clean offshore by the afternoon. The problem is the swell is still tiny – 2 ft max from the S, with a combined energy of only 22. It's clean, but it's barely surfable.
The best chance in the entire 16-day window happens on the morning of Tuesday, 9th September. We see a pulse of swell from the S, reaching 4 ft with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy finally climbs to a moderate 144, so there's some actual power in the water. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which is tolerable, but it's not glassy. The break is a sandbar, so it's a beginner-friendly setup, but it's also fairly exposed. Still, this is the standout. The waves are rideable, but the onshore wind will keep them a bit lumpy. Crowds are possible at this spot, so getting there early is a good idea.
After that, the swell drops back down into the 2 ft to 2 ft range for the rest of the forecast period, with a mix of cross and cross-offshore winds. The energy is minimal, and the conditions are poor. The last half of the second week, from the 12th onwards, is particularly bleak with tiny, weak swells.
So, to be honest, there's a lot of flat and poor days here. The best bet is Tuesday, 9th September, when the surf is at its most rideable, but even then, it's not a spectacular day. For the rest of the time, you're better off finding another hobby until a new swell shows up.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSE 7 | S 9 | S 14 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 |
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7 | 26 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 53 | 59 | 71 | 64 | 53 | 35 | 12 | 28 | 41 | 18 | 32 | 11 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:55AM1.05m | 10:15PM1.00m | 10:38AM1.06m | 11:01PM0.96m | 11:25AM1.06m | 11:52PM0.91m | 12:16PM1.05m | 00:46AM0.87m | 1:13PM1.03m | 1:45AM0.84m | 2:14PM1.01m | 2:47AM0.84m | 3:20PM1.01m | 3:55AM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:02PM0.02m | 4:10AM-0.03m | 4:42PM0.05m | 4:46AM-0.02m | 5:25PM0.08m | 5:26AM0.01m | 6:15PM0.13m | 6:13AM0.05m | 7:18PM0.19m | 7:09AM0.10m | 9:26PM0.22m | 8:20AM0.13m | 11:01PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSE 12 | SW 5 | SSE 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
6 | 3 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 38 | — | 2 | 2 | 35 | 9 | 28 | 41 | 18 | 14 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 7 |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 5 | NW 2 | — | NW 2 | WNW 2 | SW 6 | — |
4 | 26 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 26 | 53 | 59 | 71 | 64 | 53 | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 32 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 905 | 1864 | 107 | 710 | 575 | 199 | 759 | 1165 | 83 | 352 | 84 | 35 | 73 | 76 | 20 | 83 | 39 | 39 | 107 | 583 | 583 |
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Information about the Horseneck Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Horseneck Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Horseneck Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Horseneck Beach 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 (Horseneck Beach) 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 Horseneck Beach 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.











