
Surf Forecasts:
Horseneck Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Horseneck Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. 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+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseneck Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Horseneck Beach has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it’s a pretty grim picture for the immediate future. We’ve got a long stretch of days where the surf just isn't worth paddling out for. The first decent window doesn't even show up until Tuesday the 4th of August, and even then, it’s just barely surfable. From now until then, we’re looking at a solid gap of a few days with nothing but small, choppy, cross-onshore junk. The wind is mostly from the SSW, and the swell is tiny, rarely pushing past 3 ft. The wave energy is weak, sitting at numbers like 76 and 70 – barely enough to get a wobbly line. It’s the kind of stuff that’ll have you wondering why you bothered dragging the board down.
Tuesday morning, the 4th, things get a little interesting. We get a bit of a pulse from the SSW, with a 5 ft swell and a bit of energy behind it (215). The wind swings around to a light NE, which is cross-offshore, and the report says it’s clean. That’s the best we’ll see for a while, but the conditions are still described as "ordinary", so keep your expectations in check. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it won’t be a groundswell with any real punch.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. More cross-onshore wind, small swell, and choppy conditions. The wind picks up again, and the surf quality drops off. There’s a brief moment on Monday the 10th of August where the swell ticks up to 5 ft (S) with a better 9-second period and a decent energy reading of 325, but it’s still only a marginal call. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it might be worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s not going to be a classic.
The rest of the second week is a total write-off. The swell drops to barely 2 ft, and the energy numbers are in the teens and twenties. Some days are glassy, like the 12th of August, but with zero swell, it’s just a flat lake. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 71°, so no dramas there.
Bottom line: there’s no standout session here. The whole 16-day window is a dud. For a spot that’s a fairly consistent sandbar, this is a real bummer. It’s a beach break, and with the wind and small swell, it’s honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now. The forecasts can change, but for now, leave the shortboard in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
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73 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 76 | 31 | 27 | 34 | 15 | 19 | 166 | 258 | 215 | 143 | 66 | 34 | 41 | 27 | 51 | 61 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:46AM0.92m | 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 | 3:44PM0.06m | 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 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 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 | — | 2 | 9 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | — | SE 8 | — |
73 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 76 | 31 | 27 | 6 | 15 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 66 | 34 | 34 | 1 | — | 2 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 11 | — | E 11 | SE 11 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | S 9 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 4 | S 4 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
— | 1 | — | — | 65 | 10 | 5 | 34 | 5 | 19 | 166 | 258 | 215 | 143 | — | — | 41 | 27 | 51 | 61 | 82 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 708 | 199 | 62 | 1158 | 708 | 1586 | 234 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 37 | 74 | 575 | 37 | 257 | 155 | 62 |
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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.











