Surf Forecasts:
Lillatro surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 890 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lillatro this week:
The surf forecast for Lillatro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lillatro in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lillatro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and let's get straight into what's on offer for the Lillatro (reef) region. Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. The water is sitting at a very warm 83°F, which is a massive 6°F above normal, so it's much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only thing going for us.
The first proper entry on the board is Monday morning, August 17th, but trust me, you don't want it. We've got a tiny 2ft swell from the west with a short, weak 4-second period, and the combined energy is a measly 17. It's glassy, but the conditions are just poor. This flat spell drags on for days. We see a few small bumps, like Thursday morning, August 20th, with a 3ft west swell and a combined energy of 87, but it's still "very ordinary." The pattern is just a long, flat run of tiny, weak energy.
Then, on Saturday, August 22nd, things get a bit more interesting, but not for the right reasons. The morning shows a 7ft swell from the WSW with a 7-second period and a combined energy of 507 – that's moderate energy. But it's onshore wind at 25 km/h, and the conditions are still marked as poor. That's a lot of stormy, messy water. It's a similar story on Sunday, August 23rd, with cleaner conditions but a much smaller 3ft swell.
After another flat spell, we finally get a glimmer of hope. The standout lies in the distance. On Sunday, August 30th, the morning session is looking like the real deal. We'll see a solid 8ft swell from the west, with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 874 – that's strong to very strong wave energy. The wind is a light easterly, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. This is the one to circle, but it's a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed as the forecast firms up. It's a proper groundswell, and while it's a bit big for beginners, it's prime for the experienced crew on this reef. Monday morning, August 31st, also has some potential with a 5ft swell from the WSW and glassy conditions, though the energy drops to 284.
So, to sum it up: a lot of flat, poor conditions, with one big, promising swell on the 30th of August. The rest of the second week is a washout with tiny, weak waves and strong onshore winds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | S 5 | W 6 | W 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SSE 5 |
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 kJ | 39 | 49 | 73 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 16 | 10 | 30 | 14 | 50 | 37 | 80 | 225 | 825 | 753 | 246 | 89 | 24 | 5 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 00:46AM0.27m | 1:24PM0.22m | 1:19AM0.24m | 2:22PM0.22m | 1:59AM0.21m | 3:48PM0.22m | 2:56AM0.19m | 5:32PM0.23m | 6:48PM0.24m | 6:06AM0.19m | 7:36PM0.26m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:44PM0.07m | 7:31AM0.06m | 7:33PM0.10m | 8:11AM0.08m | 8:37PM0.13m | 9:02AM0.09m | 10:09PM0.15m | 10:12AM0.10m | 11:56PM0.15m | 11:30AM0.10m | 1:10AM0.14m | 12:33PM0.08m | 1:57AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | S 5 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 39 | 49 | 73 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 30 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 33 | 18 | 246 | 89 | 24 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | WSW 5 | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 32 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 11 | 3 | 50 | 37 | 80 | 225 | 825 | 753 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1067 | 33 | 33 | 235 | 137 | 137 | 318 | 730 | 730 | 989 | 199 | 33 | 59 | 70 | 31 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 1027 | 953 |
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