Surf Forecasts:
Kellys Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, S swell with 2,756 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kellys Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kellys Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kellys Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kellys Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the rundown for Kellys Beach.
We’re looking at a 16-day window, but it’s a slow burner. The first few days are a total washout with nasty onshore winds and messy surf. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until the morning of Tuesday, September 8th.
That morning is the pick of the whole forecast. The wind goes dead calm – glassy as a lake. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with some punch. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 63°F, which is about 3°F cooler than usual, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. The combined energy is moderate (302), and with zero wind, this is the best paddle of the whole period. The break is fairly consistent and exposed to the SSW swell, so it’s working. Crowds are a possibility, so get in early.
The next decent option shows up on Sunday, September 13th afternoon. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell (period 15 seconds – very long period groundswell) with light cross-off wind. The combined energy is moderate (573). The conditions are clean, making for nice lines. The very long period means the waves might be a bit walled at the beach, so hunt for the deeper channels.
The second week gets chunky for the experienced. Wednesday, September 16th morning brings a 8ft SW swell (period 15s) with a strong cross-off wind. The combined energy is strong (2181). At 8ft, this is for experts only – way too big for beginners. The wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-off, so you’ll be fighting to get out, but the waves will be big and clean for those who can handle it.
After that, it’s a long stretch of blown-out, small, or just messy surf. The last week offers clean but tiny waves with hardly any energy. By the final days, the swell drops to 2ft and the conditions are just poor.
So, to sum it up: for the best all-round clean waves, aim for Tuesday morning, September 8th or Sunday afternoon, September 13th. For the big-wave crew, Wednesday morning, September 16th is the one.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2061 | 1297 | 663 | 183 | 129 | 88 | 55 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 448 | 870 | 469 | 309 | 230 | 419 | 148 | 589 | 754 | 573 | 460 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:30PM1.24m | 1:46AM1.32m | 2:15PM1.44m | 2:29AM1.45m | 2:52PM1.60m | 3:05AM1.55m | 3:25PM1.71m | 3:38AM1.61m | 3:57PM1.77m | 4:09AM1.62m | 4:26PM1.77m | 4:39AM1.59m | 4:55PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:41PM0.41m | 8:01AM0.27m | 8:26PM0.24m | 8:38AM0.13m | 9:04PM0.11m | 9:12AM0.02m | 9:37PM0.03m | 9:42AM-0.03m | 10:08PM-0.00m | 10:12AM-0.04m | 10:37PM0.01m | 10:40AM-0.00m | 11:04PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 28 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 7 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 2061 | 1297 | 682 | 404 | 318 | 269 | 235 | 275 | 240 | 176 | 176 | 870 | 469 | 309 | 105 | 144 | 148 | 589 | 874 | 685 | 382 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | S 20 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 663 | 119 | 129 | 88 | 55 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 448 | 144 | 113 | 87 | 230 | 44 | 8 | 20 | 754 | 573 | 460 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 183 | 77 | 69 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 17 | 96 | 28 | 34 | 39 | 4 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 9 | — | ENE 9 | WSW 3 | WSW 6 | SW 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 386 | 854 | 1023 | — | — | 482 | — | 436 | 5 | 41 | 13 | — | — | 17 | 88 | 419 | 688 | 1187 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 342 | 367 | 36 | 0 | 115 | 15 | 0 | 171 | 81 | 104 | 171 | 0 | 115 | 350 | 309 | 309 | 309 | 141 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
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