
Surf Forecasts:
Horseneck Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseneck Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about Horseneck Beach. Lookin’ at the whole 16-day window, and I gotta say, it’s a tough run. We’ve got a big gap of flat to tiny, messy stuff right from the start that stretches for days. Honestly, it’s not shaping up to be a classic summer for this spot.
For the first few days, starting Tuesday July 28th, we’ve got weak swell coming in from the South at a tiny 2 ft, but with a short, gutless period of only 4 seconds. The wind is a messy cross-onshore at 16 mph, so it’s choppy and blown out. The combined energy is a measly 24, which is basically nothing. The water temp is sitting at 71°F, which is about normal for this time of year.
We don’t see anything worth paddling out for until Thursday July 30th. On Thursday afternoon, we finally get a bit of a break. The swell is still small from the South, only 3 ft, but the wind swings offshore from the North at 9 mph. That’ll clean things up nicely. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and I’d agree. It’s the best we’ll see for a while, but it’s still a beginner-friendly, small wave day. The combined energy is only 90, so it’s weak.
From Friday July 31st right through to Monday August 10th, it’s a proper desert. The swell drops further, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave heights hover around 1 ft to 2 ft. The energy readings are all under 100, mostly in the teens and twenties. It’s just not happening. The only real standout in the whole outlook is a weird one on Monday August 10th afternoon. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the South, and the period jumps to 10 seconds, which is a solid groundswell. The combined energy hits 186, which is moderate. But the wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSW, so it’s not glassy. The wave comment still says “poor surf conditions,” so don’t get your hopes up. It’s a tease of energy, but the conditions won’t let it shine.
The rest of the outlook into the second week, from August 11th onwards, is more of the same: tiny, weak, onshore slop. The swell sticks below 3 ft, periods are short, and the energy is in the weak range. There’s no standout session here.
So, bottom line: if you’re a beginner and just want to get wet, Thursday afternoon July 30th is your best bet with that clean offshore wind. For everyone else, it’s a long wait. The break is a sandbar, fairly exposed, and needs a better swell direction than the South to really work. This run of flatness is pretty normal for the area in summer, so don’t be too gutted. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
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20 | 48 | 117 | 216 | 167 | 66 | 84 | 44 | 74 | 47 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 48 | 27 | 60 | 16 | 23 | 34 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:17PM0.96m | 8:34AM0.87m | 8:51PM0.98m | 9:10AM0.90m | 9:25PM0.99m | 9:46AM0.92m | 10:01PM0.98m | 10:25AM0.94m | 10:40PM0.96m | 11:07AM0.96m | 11:24PM0.93m | 11:51AM0.97m | 00:12AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:38AM0.09m | 2:23PM0.07m | 3:13AM0.05m | 3:05PM0.06m | 3:45AM0.03m | 3:44PM0.06m | 4:15AM0.02m | 4:22PM0.07m | 4:45AM0.02m | 5:02PM0.09m | 5:17AM0.02m | 5:44PM0.11m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 13 | 28 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | SW 6 | — | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
1 | 3 | 24 | — | 167 | 66 | 84 | 44 | 74 | 47 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 48 | 27 | 60 | 16 | 23 | 34 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | E 6 | SSE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | SE 9 | S 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 7 | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | 28 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 19 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | ESE 5 | NE 2 | N 3 | N 4 | N 3 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | SSW 4 | — | SW 2 | — |
20 | 48 | 117 | 216 | 36 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1855 | 395 | 238 | 62 | 7 | 39 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 37 | 37 | 84 | 74 | 39 | 575 | 1564 | 199 | 431 | 84 | 39 |
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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.










