Surf Forecasts:
Julias surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 244 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Julias this week:
The surf forecast for Julias over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Julias in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Julias over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | W 15 | W 14 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 104 | 250 | 75 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 13 | 37 | 55 | 57 | 109 | 71 | 39 | 35 | 20 | 36 | 110 | 101 | 237 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:28PM3.00m | 4:46AM2.82m | 5:03PM2.80m | 5:20AM2.68m | 5:38PM2.57m | 5:54AM2.50m | 6:15PM2.32m | 6:31AM2.30m | 6:58PM2.07m | 7:20AM2.10m | 8:00PM1.87m | 8:36AM1.95m | 9:41PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:33PM0.11m | 10:46AM0.19m | 11:05PM0.28m | 11:21AM0.35m | 11:36PM0.49m | 11:57AM0.56m | 00:10AM0.71m | 12:38PM0.78m | 00:51AM0.93m | 1:33PM0.99m | 1:50AM1.12m | 3:04PM1.12m | 3:35AM1.20m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 4 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | W 15 | W 14 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 104 | 250 | 75 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 13 | 37 | 55 | 15 | 109 | 71 | 39 | 35 | 20 | 36 | 110 | 101 | 237 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SE 5 | W 5 | ESE 6 | — | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 15 | 29 | 28 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | — | 57 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 9 | W 10 | ESE 8 | W 11 | — | W 12 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | ESE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | 11 | 68 | 429 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 73 | 788 | 377 | 748 | 651 | 2 | 39 | 79 | 2 | 2 | 79 | 4 | 54 | 6 | 0 |
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Information about the Julias Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Julias provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Julias can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Julias 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 (Julias) 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 Julias 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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