Ketewel Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.64° S 115.28° E

Ketewel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ketewel sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.5° 

Ketewel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ketewel surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,147 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ketewel this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ketewel in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 26th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ketewel over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The only break lighting up the forecast is Ketewel, a sheltered reef setup that needs a south swell to really get going. Thing is, there’s a fair bit of swell on the way, but the wind is gonna be a proper pain for most of the run. We’re looking at a solid gap of nothing until the very end of the month and into August.

The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 1st, and even then it’s marginal. The morning has a 4ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and the wave energy is getting up there (1411). The afternoon is a touch better with a 4ft swell from the same direction but a very long 18-second period and energy climbing to 1598. The problem? It’s still cross-on from the ESE, and while it’s only a gentle breeze, it’s going to keep things fairly choppy. It’s not great, but it’s the first sign of life.

Sunday, August 2nd is where it starts to look a bit more promising. The morning brings 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 2514. The afternoon is even better with 5ft SSW swell, a very long 20-second period, and energy hitting 2972. That’s some serious grunt for a reef. The nagging cross-on ESE wind is still there at 9 mph, but it’s gentle. The long period means the waves will have good shape and power, packing a punch on the reef. This is a standout for advanced surfers only – the swell is over 5ft, and with that power, it’ll be a handful.

Monday, August 3rd holds onto the size with 7ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and energy around 2649. But the wind picks back up to a moderate 12 mph cross-on, making it choppy and messy. It’s a lot of water moving, but the quality takes a hit.

The very end of the run, Sunday, August 9th, shows another pulse of 7ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and energy at 2084. The wind is a gentle cross-on, so it’s not a total write-off, but it’s still on the marginal side of things.

The water temp is running about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Look, if you’re an experienced surfer who knows Ketewel and can handle a bit of chop, that Sunday the 2nd is your best bet. The swell is solid, the period is super long, and the energy is undeniable. The wind is the only thing letting it down. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game. The conditions aren’t doing us any favours right now, but forecasts can always change. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:45PM1.36m
7:22AM1.95m
9:39PM1.50m
8:29AM2.05m
10:10PM1.64m
9:18AM2.19m
10:37PM1.79m
9:58AM2.32m
11:02PM1.93m
10:33AM2.42m
11:27PM2.07m
11:05AM2.48m
11:52PM2.19m
Low Tide
1:57PM0.84m
00:17AM1.27m
3:01PM0.69m
2:04AM1.22m
3:43PM0.54m
3:05AM1.10m
4:16PM0.40m
3:49AM0.97m
4:44PM0.29m
4:26AM0.85m
5:11PM0.22m
5:00AM0.74m
5:37PM0.18m
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Information about the Ketewel Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ketewel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ketewel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ketewel 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 (Ketewel) 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 Ketewel 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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