Surf Forecasts:
Linkys surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Linkys this week:
The surf forecast for Linkys over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Linkys in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Linkys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: the next 16 days at Linkys are a tough run. We're looking at a stretch that's almost entirely flat or offering tiny, weak waves that are barely worth paddling for. There’s a solid week of nothing, then only a slight pulse in the second week that's still a letdown.
Right now, from August 13th through to the morning of August 20th, there is basically no surf. We’re talking eight straight days where the waves are either non-existent or too weak to ride. The swell energy is laughable, sitting between 4 and 23 units for most of that. The wind is a mixed bag—some clean mornings, some light cross-onshore—but it doesn't matter because there’s no swell to work with.
The first sign of life comes on Thursday morning, August 20th. We get a little bump of SE swell at 3 ft with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is still weak at 83. The wind is light cross-off from the SSW, so it will be clean. It's surfable, but very ordinary. That afternoon drops to 3 ft, and the trend continues into Friday the 21st with 2 ft in the morning and 1 ft in the afternoon, both with clean cross-off winds.
Saturday the 22nd sees a spike in height—4 ft from the SSE with 6-second period—and the combined energy hits 113. But it’s a trap. The wind is cross-on in the morning (6 mph from the NNE) and onshore in the afternoon, making for bumpy, poor-quality waves. This is not a good look for surfing; honestly, with that wind and small, weak swell, it’d be more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle folk.
From Sunday the 23rd onwards, it’s back to tiny, weak slop with mixed wind until the end of the forecast on August 28th. Nothing else stands out. The best of a bad bunch is probably Thursday the 20th, but don’t expect much. The waves will be small, short period, and inconsistent. For a break that’s rated an advanced reef and point, and described as inconsistent, this blank run is normal for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | N 4 | ESE 9 | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 12 |
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8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 7 | 11 | 14 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:38PM3.78m | 12:13PM3.52m | 00:30AM3.77m | 1:01PM3.57m | 1:20AM3.68m | 1:48PM3.56m | 2:09AM3.52m | 2:34PM3.49m | 2:58AM3.32m | 3:20PM3.38m | 3:47AM3.10m | 4:07PM3.23m | 4:39AM2.89m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:00AM0.01m | 6:17PM0.23m | 6:49AM0.03m | 7:08PM0.21m | 7:35AM0.12m | 7:58PM0.25m | 8:21AM0.28m | 8:47PM0.35m | 9:06AM0.47m | 9:37PM0.49m | 9:52AM0.68m | 10:28PM0.64m | |||||||
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
7:50 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 106 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 17 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 4 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | SE 9 | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
3 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 6 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 12 |
8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 3 | — | NW 2 | — | NW 3 | N 4 | NE 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | SSE 3 |
8 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | — | 5 | 3 | 20 | 162 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 500 | 617 | 291 | 2581 | 854 | 3533 | 618 | 1899 | 3544 | 1890 | 912 | 1913 | 0 | 36 | 183 | 183 | 187 | 589 | 187 |
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Information about the Linkys Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Linkys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Linkys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Linkys 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 (Linkys) 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 Linkys 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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