
Surf Forecasts:
Ifira Island surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Ifira Island in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Thursday 12 Nov, 8AM (local time) – 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Ifira Island before Friday 20 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s on Thursday 12 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ifira Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ifira Island in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ifira Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 9 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 |
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25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:08AM1.03m | 2:23PM1.20m | 2:21AM1.04m | 3:03PM1.25m | 3:23AM1.07m | 3:39PM1.29m | 4:17AM1.09m | 4:12PM1.31m | 5:04AM1.11m | 4:44PM1.31m | 5:48AM1.11m | 5:15PM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:41AM0.27m | 8:40PM0.46m | 8:35AM0.30m | 9:30PM0.35m | 9:22AM0.35m | 10:13PM0.25m | 10:04AM0.40m | 10:53PM0.18m | 10:43AM0.45m | 11:29PM0.13m | 11:19AM0.51m | 00:05AM0.11m | |||||||
— | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 10 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
25 | 6 | 19 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | S 11 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | ESE 10 | S 12 | NW 11 | SE 9 | S 12 | NNE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 |
3 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | N 11 | NE 13 | S 11 | NE 12 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | NW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | N 12 | SSE 4 | S 19 | S 18 | S 9 |
3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | E 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 5 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 |
28 | 28 | 13 | 21 | 42 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 521 | 521 | 530 | 521 | 521 | 8 | 521 | 568 | 530 | 8 | 937 | 554 | 526 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 530 | 521 |
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Information about the Ifira Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ifira Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ifira Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ifira 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 (Ifira 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ifira Island 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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