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Horseshoe Bay surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia
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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
21.1° C
(Which is 3.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Horseshoe Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, E swell with 734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with E 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 Thursday (May 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 28th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 28th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 28th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseshoe Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | |
800 | 694 | 709 | 592 | 494 | 392 | 402 | 349 | 240 | 259 | 244 | 151 | 110 | 81 | 90 | 81 | 60 | 82 | 31 | 83 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:34PM1.45m | 6:56AM1.10m | 7:11PM1.50m | 7:38AM1.08m | 7:48PM1.54m | 8:21AM1.06m | 8:25PM1.56m | 9:03AM1.05m | 9:02PM1.56m | 9:46AM1.03m | 9:40PM1.54m | 10:31AM1.03m | 10:18PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:02PM0.40m | 1:07AM0.37m | 12:36PM0.40m | 1:50AM0.33m | 1:12PM0.39m | 2:31AM0.29m | 1:48PM0.40m | 3:11AM0.26m | 2:26PM0.42m | 3:52AM0.25m | 3:04PM0.45m | 4:33AM0.25m | 3:45PM0.50m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 12 |
15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | E 11 | S 11 |
800 | 694 | 709 | 592 | 494 | 392 | 402 | 349 | 240 | 259 | 244 | 151 | 110 | 81 | 90 | 81 | 60 | 82 | 20 | 83 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | NNE 4 | S 7 | S 7 | E 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 6 | E 10 |
33 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 97 | 70 | 38 | 47 | 29 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 67 | 31 | 4 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | S 11 | E 11 | S 9 | NE 7 |
21 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | W 3 | NW 2 | — | W 3 | — | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | SSW 5 | S 7 | SSW 6 |
10 | 83 | 82 | 119 | 233 | 208 | 231 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | 15 | 51 | 1 | 29 | 77 | 98 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 87 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 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.











