Surf Forecasts:
Linkys surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Linkys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the only game in town, Linkys. It’s a reef and point set-up that is inconsistent, so don't expect a constant parade of waves. The water’s sitting at a normal 66°, so nothing wild there for this time of year.
The outlook starts off small and bleak. Wednesday morning, August 26th, brings a tiny 2ft ESE swell with a period of 9 seconds, but the wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is weak (60), so you’ll be scratching for scraps. It’s a one-star day at best. That afternoon, the wind shifts cross-shore and the surf quality drops to zero.
Thursday the 27th shows a little more pulse with 3ft from the SE, but the wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. Energy is still only moderate (107). Friday the 28th has a risk of thunderstorms, but the morning sees a light cross-offshore breeze with 2ft SE swell. Not great, but rideable. The afternoon goes glassy again with the same tiny swell.
The weekend is a write-off. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are plagued by poor conditions, with the swell dropping to 1ft. The wind is offshore on Sunday, but there’s no wave energy to speak of (11). Monday the 31st through Wednesday, September 2nd, are all poor surf conditions with tiny waves and bad wind.
Now, look here. The first real standout is on Thursday, September 3rd. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft SE swell. The period is short at 7 seconds, but the energy is a moderate 127. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is the best of a bad bunch for the first week.
After that, the forecast gets messy again until we hit the second week. We have a long gap of poor surf until Monday, September 7th. That morning is the real highlight. The wind goes glassy, and we get a solid 4ft E swell with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 361. The report says "expect good surf conditions," and that’s the best call in the whole 16-day window. The afternoon is a bit cross-shore, but still rideable.
Tuesday, September 8th, is another good one. A clean 4ft E swell with a longer period of 11 seconds, and the energy is a strong 353. The morning is cross-offshore and clean. This is a close second to Monday.
The rest of the second week fades into smaller, wind-affected swells with moderate energy, so Monday the 7th is the day to circle. It’s a true standout, but remember, Linkys is inconsistent, so don’t expect a perfect set-up every wave. The swell direction is E, which is a good match for the break.
To sum it up: the first week is mostly a washout with a couple of semi-decent windows. The second week holds the real promise, with Monday, September 7th, being the best on offer. The rest is just waiting for the next swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 3 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 75 | 132 | 105 | 75 | 74 | 55 | 54 | 61 | 45 | 43 | 30 | 11 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 10:45AM2.91m | 10:54PM3.22m | 11:24AM3.04m | 11:35PM3.29m | 12:01PM3.16m | 00:15AM3.32m | 12:38PM3.27m | 00:55AM3.32m | 1:16PM3.34m | 1:36AM3.28m | 1:55PM3.38m | 2:20AM3.20m | 2:38PM3.39m | 3:07AM3.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM0.82m | 5:14AM0.55m | 5:24PM0.69m | 5:52AM0.49m | 6:05PM0.58m | 6:28AM0.45m | 6:45PM0.50m | 7:05AM0.45m | 7:27PM0.45m | 7:43AM0.49m | 8:11PM0.43m | 8:24AM0.55m | 8:58PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 3 | SE 10 |
54 | 75 | 132 | 105 | 75 | 74 | 55 | 54 | 61 | 45 | 43 | 30 | 10 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ESE 10 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | S 4 | — | — | E 14 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 |
3 | 20 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | — | 11 | — | 12 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 6 |
3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 2 | S 4 | S 3 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | SE 2 | S 3 | SW 3 | SSE 8 | W 2 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — |
— | 2 | 7 | 3 | 73 | 51 | 30 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 62 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 915 | 0 | 15 | 915 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 229 | 228 | 618 | 15 | 912 | 233 | 193 | 1296 | 1296 | 1296 | 291 |
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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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