Surf Forecasts:
Hunting Island surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SE swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hunting Island this week:
The surf forecast for Hunting Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hunting Island in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hunting Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what's cookin' at Hunting Island.
Truth is, partner, the next 16 days are about as flat as a pancake. We’re looking at a real dry spell for any kind of decent wave. If you’re itchin’ to paddle out, you might find something to bob around in, but for an actual ride? You’re gonna be waiting a good while.
The water’s sittin’ around 86°, so a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. At least you’ll be warm while you’re waitin’.
From Friday, August 28th, right through the end of the first week, it's tiny. Swells are 1ft at best, and the energy behind 'em is weak (combined energy readings in the low tens and thirties). The wind is blowin' from every which way—offshore, onshore, cross—but with waves that size, it don't matter a lick. It’s a total washout for nearly a week straight.
Now look here, on the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd, we finally get a little somethin’. The swell picks up to 3ft from the SE with a period of 11 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 145. The wind is glassy, and the water is clean. This is the best shot you’ll get. But even then, at 3ft, it’s still pretty small, and that swell direction is not ideal for this spot (it likes due E). Because it’s a long-period wave on a beach break, it might stand up a little straight. Still, if you got nothin' else to do, that Wednesday mornin' is your one and only standout.
After that, Thursday the 3rd has clean cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops right back to 2ft. The rest of the second week stays miz’rable: swells 0.9ft to 2ft with weak energy in the teens. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore, choppin' it up. The mornin' of Monday, September 7th is dead calm, not a breath of wind, but with only 1ft of weak swell, it's just a flat, glassy pond. That same tiny, messy pattern holds all the way to the end on September 12th.
So the only real standout is that Wednesday mornin' of September 2nd. Small, clean, and got a bit of juice. For the rest of it, with the poor quality and the onshore wind, this beach break might be better suited for a kite than a surfboard.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 17 | 41 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 73 | 145 | 143 | 98 | 56 | 54 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:41AM1.97m | 9:04PM2.10m | 9:18AM2.04m | 9:40PM2.08m | 9:57AM2.09m | 10:18PM2.03m | 10:39AM2.12m | 11:00PM1.97m | 11:26AM2.13m | 11:48PM1.89m | 12:20PM2.12m | 00:44AM1.81m | 1:19PM2.11m | 1:46AM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:47PM0.12m | 3:17AM0.05m | 3:30PM0.10m | 3:55AM0.02m | 4:12PM0.11m | 4:34AM0.01m | 4:56PM0.14m | 5:15AM0.02m | 5:43PM0.20m | 5:59AM0.05m | 6:35PM0.28m | 6:50AM0.10m | 7:35PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 26 | 14 | 41 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 21 | 145 | 143 | 98 | 56 | 54 | 52 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 4 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | — | 13 | 17 | — | — | — | 8 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | — | S 4 | ENE 3 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | S 4 | N 2 | ENE 3 | SE 4 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 302 | 812 | 325 | 243 | 432 | 1212 | 586 | 2190 | 955 | 586 | 924 | 302 | 356 | 376 | 0 | 0 | 841 | 0 | 51 | 812 | 243 |
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The above surf forecast table for Hunting Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hunting Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hunting Island 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 (Hunting Island) 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).
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