Surf Forecasts:
Horseneck Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with 54 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseneck Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one to call. Let’s be straight with you: Horseneck Beach (Horseneck-Beach) is looking like a flat spell for the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for surf. The combined swell energy stays weak, mostly under 100 (23, 29, 6, etc.), with a tiny bump into the moderate range on August 28th morning hitting 225, but even then the waves are messy and the wind is cross-shore fresh. The best you’ll see is maybe 4 ft on August 28th afternoon, but it’s coming from SSW at 8 seconds, cross-onshore, and choppy. That’s not surfable for anyone but maybe a kite surfer if the wind holds.
There are a few cleaner moments—like Thursday afternoon August 20th with light offshore wind, or Sunday morning August 23rd with NNW offshore—but the swell is tiny, just 0.7 ft to 1 ft. Not enough to get excited about. The few glassy moments (Tuesday morning August 25th) are also flat as a pancake.
This is a long stretch of no surf. If you’re desperate, the best chance of something rideable is maybe August 27th afternoon through August 28th morning, but it’s going to be blown out and lumpy, with that 3 ft to 4 ft S-SSW swell. For expert riders only, and even then it’s a grind.
Honestly, the forecast is poor across the board. No standouts. No real recommendations. Sometimes it’s like this around here. Give it a week or two—things can change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 14 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SSW 6 |
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20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 50 | 40 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 8 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:51PM0.92m | 2:10AM0.74m | 2:43PM0.86m | 3:03AM0.70m | 3:41PM0.82m | 4:02AM0.68m | 4:45PM0.81m | 5:04AM0.70m | 5:45PM0.83m | 6:00AM0.74m | 6:32PM0.87m | 6:46AM0.80m | 7:11PM0.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM0.27m | 7:31AM0.21m | 9:20PM0.29m | 8:34AM0.24m | 10:39PM0.28m | 9:47AM0.24m | 11:30PM0.25m | 10:53AM0.22m | 00:12AM0.21m | 11:48AM0.17m | 00:52AM0.16m | 12:37PM0.13m | 1:28AM0.11m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 26 | 39 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SSW 6 |
20 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 50 | 40 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SW 6 | E 4 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 11 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 6 | S 9 | SW 4 | — | SE 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | SE 8 | — | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | SE 5 |
— | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 18 | — | 17 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | SW 3 | NNW 2 | — | SSW 6 | — |
1 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 149 | 149 | 88 | 149 | 101 | 505 | 2647 | 146 | 40 | 19 | 107 | 102 | 486 | 83 | 88 | 83 | 149 | 143 | 723 | 541 |
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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.











