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Horseshoe Bay Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Far South (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Horseshoe Bay surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Horseshoe Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Horseshoe Bay sea temperature is
21.3° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Horseshoe Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Horseshoe Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Horseshoe Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseshoe Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 13 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | |
505 | 408 | 320 | 237 | 146 | 59 | 52 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 47 | 87 | 192 | 168 | 158 | 151 | 144 | 103 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:36AM0.94m | 11:25PM1.36m | 12:29PM0.92m | 00:10AM1.32m | 1:27PM0.92m | 1:00AM1.28m | 2:26PM0.95m | 1:55AM1.25m | 3:20PM1.01m | 2:54AM1.24m | 4:08PM1.10m | 3:54AM1.25m | 4:52PM1.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:48PM0.52m | 6:27AM0.33m | 5:34PM0.58m | 7:18AM0.35m | 6:30PM0.62m | 8:09AM0.36m | 7:35PM0.64m | 8:59AM0.35m | 8:44PM0.62m | 9:46AM0.34m | 9:50PM0.56m | 10:30AM0.32m | 10:50PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
15 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 11 | ENE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 505 | 408 | 320 | 237 | 146 | 59 | 52 | 123 | 26 | 834 | 656 | 778 | 495 | 426 | 459 | 342 | 295 | 845 | 446 | 379 | 340 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | NE 6 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | ENE 10 | — | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 13 | E 14 | E 13 | S 16 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | 15 | 5 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 | — | 26 | 26 | 27 | 47 | 87 | 192 | 168 | 490 | 151 | 144 | 103 | 70 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 15 | N 11 | N 10 | S 14 | E 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 15 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 15 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 2 | 2 | 206 | 158 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 56 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | W 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 5 | 249 | 651 | 1034 | 388 | 333 | 1593 | 1397 | 1154 | 1363 | 883 | — | 738 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 208 | 1 | 37 | 37 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 106 |
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Information about the Horseshoe Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Horseshoe Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Horseshoe Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Horseshoe Bay 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 (Horseshoe Bay) 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 Horseshoe Bay 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.
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