
Surf Forecasts:
Horseneck Beach surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSW swell with 90 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseneck Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's cut straight to it. We're looking at a pretty grim stretch for Horseneck Beach, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. The water's a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is nice, but that's about all we've got going for us right now.
The next week and a half is a total write-off. There's just no energy in the water. The swell is tiny, the periods are short and weak, and we've got onshore or cross-shore winds messing up what little there is. We're talking ankle-biters and knee-high slop, if you can even call it that. It's a long, flat, and choppy spell that'll have you checking your board for dust. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly in the single digits and low-double digits (18, 7, 4, 9), which tells you everything you need to know.
Things start to look a little less pathetic heading into the 22nd. We finally see some energy pop, but it's all wrong. The swell direction swings to the southeast, and we get a solid onshore wind. It's gonna be lumpy, bumpy, and just plain messy. The energy picks up to a moderate level (119) on the afternoon of the 22nd, but with that wind, it's not gonna be any fun. The swell period is short too, only around 6 seconds, so it'll be weak and disorganized.
The 23rd is a bit of a tease. The morning is junk with rain and onshore wind, but the afternoon shows a glimmer of hope. The wind swings offshore from the northwest, and the surf cleans right up. We get about 4ft of swell, but the period is still short. The energy is moderate (115). It's surfable, but honestly, it's pretty ordinary. You'd be going out for a paddle, not a session to remember.
The 24th morning is similar, clean and cross-offshore with around 3ft. But the afternoon brings some moderate rain and the swell jumps a bit to 5ft, but the period is still short and it comes with more cross-shore wind. The energy jumps up to a moderate 263, but it's gonna be a jumbled mess.
After that 24th, we slide back into the doldrums for a few days. The swell drops out again, the energy fades away, and we're back to small, weak waves. There are a few clean moments here and there, but there's just nothing to ride.
So, what's the bottom line? We've got a long stretch of nothing, a brief tease of *almost* surfable waves around the 23rd and 24th, and then nothing again. There are no standouts on offer. Honestly, for the first week to ten days, this setup looks way more interesting for a kiteboarder than a surfer, given the onshore winds and lack of swell. If you're desperate for a wave, the 23rd afternoon with that clean 2ft or so of swell might be worth a look, but don't expect much. Otherwise, save your energy.
The long-range stuff? It's way out there and I wouldn't bet on it. We just have to be patient.
Keep an eye on the horizon.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 | S 6 | S 6 | S 9 | ESE 4 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 4 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
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15 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 48 | 57 | 31 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:51AM1.11m | 11:11PM0.92m | 11:36AM1.02m | 11:57PM0.84m | 12:22PM0.94m | 00:44AM0.77m | 1:11PM0.87m | 1:33AM0.72m | 2:02PM0.81m | 2:25AM0.69m | 2:58PM0.77m | 3:21AM0.69m | 3:59PM0.77m | 4:21AM0.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:45PM0.08m | 4:40AM0.07m | 5:25PM0.14m | 5:18AM0.12m | 6:08PM0.20m | 6:01AM0.18m | 7:00PM0.26m | 6:50AM0.23m | 8:15PM0.30m | 7:53AM0.27m | 9:59PM0.30m | 9:17AM0.27m | 10:57PM0.26m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 26 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
15 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 57 | 31 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
2 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 6 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 |
1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | — | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | ENE 2 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | ENE 4 |
2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 48 | — | — | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 220 | 107 | 199 | 583 | 708 | 710 | 315 | 1158 | 294 | 279 | 1158 | 302 | 505 | 710 | 710 | 1165 | 2593 | 710 | 37 | 40 | 72 |
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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.










