
Surf Forecasts:
Horseshoe Bay surf forecast from 14 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 24 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 23 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,693 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 24 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with NE swell.
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 Tuesday (Nov 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Horseshoe Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 23rd Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseshoe Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
183 | 85 | 81 | 26 | 19 | 32 | 51 | 28 | 28 | 43 | 30 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 41 | 43 | 167 | 275 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:27AM0.97m | 12:13PM1.41m | 1:18AM0.95m | 12:57PM1.35m | 2:12AM0.95m | 1:43PM1.30m | 3:08AM0.98m | 2:34PM1.26m | 4:00AM1.03m | 3:29PM1.23m | 4:47AM1.11m | 4:26PM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:38AM0.53m | 7:15PM0.33m | 6:24AM0.59m | 8:02PM0.35m | 7:17AM0.63m | 8:50PM0.36m | 8:18AM0.66m | 9:36PM0.37m | 9:24AM0.65m | 10:21PM0.36m | 10:28AM0.60m | 11:04PM0.36m | |||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | E 10 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | ESE 5 | S 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 9 | S 10 | S 15 | S 11 |
183 | 85 | 81 | 26 | 19 | 32 | 51 | 23 | 28 | 116 | 30 | 38 | 178 | 202 | 138 | 60 | 47 | 157 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 7 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | S 7 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 |
2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 10 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 34 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 9 | 39 | 33 | 17 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | S 9 | N 11 | S 8 | E 11 | S 16 | S 15 | E 12 | N 11 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 10 | S 15 | S 16 | E 10 | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 38 | 75 | 18 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 3 | S 3 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
1 | 1 | 5 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 123 | 172 | 149 | 43 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 41 | 43 | 167 | 275 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 75 | 194 | 138 | 25 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 106 | 1 | 72 | 411 | 1 | 149 | 1 | 1 | 149 | 196 | 1 |
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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.










