
Surf Forecasts:
Horseneck Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with S 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 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Horseneck Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseneck Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Horseneck Beach.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty grim for paddle surfing. We’re staring down a long stretch of choppy, messy conditions with a whole lot of wind from the wrong directions. The swell is there on paper, but it’s mostly short-period, wind-driven stuff that’s all over the place. The combined wave energy values are mostly low, sitting in the double digits or barely cracking triple digits, which tells you it’s weak and disorganized. There’s a real gap of poor surf from now until the 8th of August, with nothing worth getting excited about.
Let’s run through it. From Saturday the 1st right through to the 7th, it’s a write-off. Winds are cross-onshore or cross-shore from the SSW and SW, blowing anywhere from 9 mph to 19 mph, just chopping everything up. The swell is tiny, under 3 ft, and coming from the south with a period of 6 to 8 seconds – that’s short-period, weak stuff. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 8th of August. The morning session shows a light, clean, cross-offshore wind from the west at 9 mph. The swell picks up a bit to 4 ft from the SSW, but the period is still a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and weak. The combined energy hits 81, which is still pretty weak. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon gets blown out again.
The next morning that might be worth a look is Saturday the 15th of August. We’ve got a clean offshore wind from the northwest at 6 mph, and the swell is 3 ft from the SSW with an 8-second period. The combined energy is 81 again. It’s small, clean, and might offer a few fun little waves for a beginner or a longboard. But it’s not a standout.
The best conditions on offer are actually the glassy morning on Wednesday the 12th of August. The swell is only 2 ft, but the wind is glassy from the NNE at 3 mph. That’s a rare moment of pure glass. The combined energy is only 66, so it’s weak, but if you’re desperate for a clean, tiny wave, that’s your window. Just know that Horseneck is a sandbar that’s fairly exposed, and with this small, short-period swell, it’s not going to be a classic.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, there’s no period where the swell size, direction, and wind line up into anything special. It’s a lot of waiting for a very small window on the 15th. If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger afternoon winds on the 8th and 10th might look interesting, but for a paddle, it’s a tough stretch. Keep an eye on the forecasts, as things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
49 | 47 | 76 | 29 | 26 | 15 | 9 | 290 | 230 | 161 | 124 | 93 | 52 | 45 | 43 | 35 | 77 | 85 | 145 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:01PM0.98m | 10:25AM0.94m | 10:40PM0.96m | 11:07AM0.96m | 11:24PM0.93m | 11:51AM0.97m | 00:12AM0.90m | 12:39PM0.99m | 1:03AM0.86m | 1:31PM1.00m | 1:58AM0.83m | 2:27PM1.01m | 2:58AM0.82m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:15AM0.02m | 4:22PM0.07m | 4:45AM0.02m | 5:02PM0.09m | 5:17AM0.02m | 5:44PM0.11m | 5:54AM0.02m | 6:33PM0.14m | 6:38AM0.04m | 7:34PM0.18m | 7:32AM0.07m | 9:02PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 6 |
49 | 47 | 76 | 29 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 290 | 230 | 161 | 124 | 93 | 52 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 7 | S 9 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 7 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
3 | 4 | 65 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 43 | 35 | 77 | 85 | 145 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 37 | 575 | 575 | 732 | 1600 | 279 | 62 | 62 | 18 | 2 | 62 | 62 | 40 | 583 | 283 | 62 | 62 | 475 |
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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.











