Surf Forecasts:
Hunting Island surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hunting Island in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hunting Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Hunting Island over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, it's looking pretty bleak for a good chunk of this outlook. We've got a long stretch of flat, weak energy, and the wind is all over the shop. It’s not a total write-off, but you'll need to be patient.
Kicking off Tuesday, 14 July, through to the morning of Wednesday, 22 July, it’s a real struggle. The swell is tiny, never getting above 2ft, with combined wave energy stuck under 100 (24-81). That's weak juice. The wind is all wrong for most of it – onshore, cross-onshore, or just messy. There are a couple of glassy mornings on the 21st and 22nd of July, but with only 2ft to 2ft of 6-7 second windswell, the energy just isn't there to make much of it. The best you could do is a longboard paddle on those glassy windows. For the most part, you're better off staying home.
Finally, on Wednesday morning, 29 July, we see a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the south, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined wave energy gets into triple digits (106), so there’s a bit more push behind it. The wind is light and cross-offshore out of the southwest, keeping the surface clean. It’s still not world-class, but after nearly two weeks of nothing, it’s the only show in town. That Wednesday morning window is your best bet, but keep expectations in check.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day run, there's no real standout session. The only true highlight is that Wednesday, 29 July morning surf. The rest is a write-off. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 37 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 75 | 58 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:01PM2.36m | 8:30AM1.91m | 8:56PM2.37m | 9:26AM1.96m | 9:48PM2.33m | 10:21AM1.98m | 10:39PM2.25m | 11:16AM1.98m | 11:31PM2.13m | 12:12PM1.96m | 00:22AM2.01m | 1:05PM1.93m | 1:12AM1.88m | 1:56PM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:28AM-0.11m | 2:35PM-0.27m | 3:20AM-0.16m | 3:29PM-0.26m | 4:10AM-0.19m | 4:22PM-0.21m | 4:56AM-0.18m | 5:13PM-0.12m | 5:42AM-0.12m | 6:03PM-0.00m | 6:27AM-0.05m | 6:56PM0.13m | 7:13AM0.04m | 7:51PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
 | 8:30 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 |
mm | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 34 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | S 6 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 14 | — | — | 58 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSW 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | SSE 5 | E 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 37 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 4 | — | — | S 4 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 5 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 38 | 20 | 60 | 75 | — | 65 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 281 | 1664 | 281 | 302 | 446 | 1180 | 1180 | 731 | 1165 | 731 | 1883 | 1260 | 1615 | 2270 | 446 | 64 | 604 | 0 | 23 | 887 |
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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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