
Surf Forecasts:
Horseneck Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with 225 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseneck Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you—this is a tough one to write. We’re looking at Horseneck Beach, and for the entire 16-day window, it’s a flat, blown-out mess. There’s not a single session worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 71°F with a 4°F anomaly, so it’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it.
The forecast kicks off on Wednesday, 8th July, and it’s a grim start. We’ve got a tiny 1ft SE swell with a weak 8-second period, and an easterly breeze onshore at 6 mph. The combined energy is a measly 14, and the report calls it poor surf—it’s just wind ripples. That sets the tone for the whole run.
Thursday, 9th July, is worse. The wind swings SW and howls at 15-19 mph, making the cross-shore chop nasty. The swell bumps up to 3ft but it’s a short, weak 4-second period, energy at 29. Friday, 10th July, has a bit of a lull but still cross-shore winds and 2ft of slop.
Saturday, 11th July, is actually the cleanest we’ll see in the first week. A NE cross-offshore breeze at 12-15 mph and a clean wave face. But the swell is only 2ft from the south with a 7-second period, and the energy is just 50-64. It’s clean, but there’s no power. You’d be floating around on a longboard, but it’s not what I’d call surf.
The rest of the first week and into the second is a dead loss. We get a brief window on Sunday, 18th July, with glassy conditions and a 2ft S swell at 6 seconds—energy of 18. That’s the only glassy moment in the whole outlook, but the swell is too weak to ride. Then on Sunday, 19th July, we get a glassy 0.3ft wave with a very long 13-second period, but energy is just 9. It’s a flat calm, but it’s flat.
From there, the whole second week fades into nothing. The last few days of July and into the 23rd show tiny 0.3-2ft swells with onshore or cross-shore winds, never breaking 12 mph but always messy. The combined energy hits a pathetic low of 5 on Tuesday, 21st July.
Horseneck is a sandbar setup that’s fairly exposed to SE swell, and the optimum direction is SE, but the swell never shows up with any size or period. The beginner-friendly nature doesn’t matter when there’s nothing to ride. This isn’t a run of bad luck—it’s a full-on blank. For this area, a long stretch of poor surf like this is normal for a summer flat spell.
Save your energy and don’t bother checking the cams for a couple of weeks. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d rather be kite surfing in that wind on the 9th and 14th than trying to paddle. Hang tight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 6 | 23 | 42 | 27 | 14 | 25 | 36 | 54 | 38 | 26 | 30 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 40 | 98 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:49PM0.98m | 3:16AM0.81m | 3:49PM1.02m | 4:21AM0.82m | 4:55PM1.07m | 5:29AM0.86m | 6:01PM1.13m | 6:33AM0.92m | 7:03PM1.19m | 7:31AM1.00m | 7:59PM1.23m | 8:25AM1.07m | 8:52PM1.25m | 9:18AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:22PM0.17m | 9:07AM0.05m | 10:42PM0.14m | 10:10AM0.03m | 11:49PM0.10m | 11:12AM0.00m | 00:50AM0.05m | 12:13PM-0.03m | 1:49AM0.01m | 1:12PM-0.05m | 2:45AM-0.02m | 2:11PM-0.07m | 3:35AM-0.04m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | |
8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | 8:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 7 |
11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 36 | 54 | 38 | 26 | 30 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 93 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | S 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | — | — | S 9 |
2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | E 7 | E 7 | S 9 | SE 10 | E 7 | S 10 | ENE 4 | — | SW 6 | SE 9 | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | — | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | — |
— | 6 | 23 | 42 | 27 | — | 25 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 40 | 98 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 146 | 83 | 175 | 37 | 40 | 575 | 575 | 40 | 710 | 586 | 786 | 905 | 806 | 294 | 155 | 396 | 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.











