Surf Forecasts:
Horseneck Beach surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Horseneck Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Horseneck Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Horseneck Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseneck Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles.
So, Horseneck Beach – it’s a quiet one. The next couple of weeks are a proper struggle. Tiny swell, and the wind is just plain rude most days. There’s a big gap from now through the end of August with nothing worth paddling for. It’s flat, messy, and ordinary.
The first little sniff of a wave arrives Friday morning, 28 August. We’re looking at 3ft from the south, period of 6 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze out of the northeast. The combined energy is weak at 96, so it’s not much, but that clean face is all we’ve got.
Saturday morning, 29 August, has a glassy moment. Only 2ft from the south, period 7 seconds, with the wind going dead calm from the ENE at 3 mph. Combined energy is low at 46. It’s tiny, but glassy means you might get a glide on a longboard if you’re keen.
Then it’s flat again until Wednesday morning, 2 September. That morning brings 2ft from the south, but the period jumps to 16 seconds – a proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy hits 136, which is moderate for this spot. The wind is a clean cross-off from the northwest. For a sandbar like Horseneck, that long period might make the wave break a bit straight, but it’s the cleanest, most interesting option of the whole run.
The next morning, Thursday 3 September, is the standout. You’ve got 3ft from the SSE, period 15 seconds, with a solid cross-off breeze from the NNE at 15 mph. The combined swell energy is 297 – the highest of the outlook. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. It’s clean, it’s got a bit of push, but it’s still small. Best for a fish or a log.
After that, it’s back to dribble and chop through to the 8th. Honestly, for a beach break with these conditions, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle one.
Best bets: Friday morning 28 August for the clean surface, or Thursday morning 3 September for the most energy and clean wind. Don’t expect barrels – just small, clean fun.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSE 9 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 |
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38 | 38 | 64 | 21 | 35 | 22 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 41 | 45 | 74 | 32 | 30 | 12 | 25 | 22 | 42 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:32PM0.87m | 6:46AM0.80m | 7:11PM0.92m | 7:26AM0.87m | 7:45PM0.96m | 8:02AM0.93m | 8:20PM1.00m | 8:39AM0.98m | 8:55PM1.02m | 9:15AM1.02m | 9:33PM1.02m | 9:55AM1.05m | 10:15PM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:48AM0.17m | 00:52AM0.16m | 12:37PM0.13m | 1:28AM0.11m | 1:22PM0.09m | 2:03AM0.06m | 2:04PM0.05m | 2:35AM0.02m | 2:44PM0.03m | 3:06AM-0.01m | 3:24PM0.02m | 3:38AM-0.03m | 4:02PM0.02m | 4:10AM-0.03m | |||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 6 | S 11 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSE 9 | SW 4 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 6 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 |
3 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 7 | 74 | 32 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | — | S 11 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | — | SSE 8 | SSW 5 | — | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 9 | S 9 |
13 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 24 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 6 | — | — | S 18 |
— | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 5 | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | — |
38 | 38 | 64 | 21 | 35 | — | — | 15 | — | 6 | 6 | 13 | — | 45 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 25 | 22 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 149 | 0 | 101 | 155 | 107 | 101 | 1024 | 74 | 76 | 665 | 146 | 37 | 62 | 0 | 37 | 575 | 139 | 88 | 276 | 37 |
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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.











