Surf Forecasts:
Kyle of Tongue surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, N swell with 1,354 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kyle of Tongue this week:
The surf forecast for Kyle of Tongue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kyle of Tongue in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kyle of Tongue over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | 16 | 990 | 1354 | 669 | 246 | 159 | 91 | 31 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 22 | 65 | 62 | 45 | 20 | 14 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:20PM3.53m | 11:47AM3.25m | 00:03AM3.32m | 12:31PM3.06m | 00:57AM3.05m | 1:31PM2.86m | 2:14AM2.79m | 2:58PM2.73m | 3:59AM2.69m | 4:38PM2.80m | 5:36AM2.81m | 5:57PM3.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:25PM0.40m | 5:51AM0.34m | 6:06PM0.58m | 6:34AM0.61m | 6:54PM0.80m | 7:27AM0.91m | 7:58PM1.03m | 8:40AM1.17m | 9:31PM1.14m | 10:19AM1.24m | 11:14PM0.99m | 11:48AM1.07m | 00:28AM0.65m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | NNW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNE 9 | W 15 | W 12 | NNE 8 |
20 | 16 | 990 | 1354 | 669 | 246 | 159 | 91 | 31 | 19 | — | — | 121 | 529 | 220 | 225 | 45 | 275 | 2322 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | ESE 4 | W 18 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 7 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | — |
3 | 3 | 78 | 42 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 87 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 22 | 65 | 62 | 2 | 20 | 14 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 19 | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | SE 4 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 11 | W 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | — | W 11 |
389 | 314 | — | — | 15 | 87 | 130 | 124 | 2467 | 3027 | 2835 | 2160 | 1019 | — | 15 | 22 | 766 | 1365 | — | 1693 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 544 | 161 | 0 | 22 | 11 | 392 | 24 | 24 | 661 | 708 | 661 | 558 | 366 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 778 | 205 | 193 | 11 |
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Information about the Kyle of Tongue Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kyle of Tongue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kyle of Tongue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kyle of Tongue 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 (Kyle of Tongue) 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 Kyle of Tongue 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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