Linkys Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.96° N 70.77° W

Linkys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Linkys sea temperature is
19.1° C
0.1° 

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


Linkys surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, looking at what’s on offer for Linkys over the next couple of weeks. To be honest, this is a tough one – the surf outlook is pretty grim for most of the period, with only a few moments that might be worth a look.

Right now, we’re coming off the back of a flat spell. The first real chance for a wave hits early on Wednesday morning, 19 August. It’s going to be small, with a 3 ft swell from the SE, but the real story here is the wind. It’s glassy, absolutely dead calm, so if you’re desperate for a paddle, you could get a few clean little lines. The period is a short 7 seconds, so don’t expect much push, and the energy is weak (57). The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Thursday morning, 20 August, offers a similar story. Another 2 ft SE swell, glassy conditions again, but the period is still short at 8 seconds. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The crowd factor at Linkys can be a bit of an issue – it’s often busy, so with these tiny waves, you’ll be fighting for scraps.

The next tiny glimmer comes on Monday morning, 24 August. We get a 1 ft SE swell with a 12-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the WSW. That’s clean, but the swell height is tiny. It’s a long period groundswell, which is good for a more defined wave, but at 1 ft it’s barely breaking. The energy is low (58).

Now, the real standout, if you want to call it that, pops up right at the end of the window. On Sunday, 30 August, we see a jump in swell. The morning has a 5 ft SE swell with a 15-second period – that’s a long period groundswell, which can produce some quality lines, especially at a reef and point setup like Linkys. The energy is strong (887). But there’s a catch: the wind is cross-onshore from the N at 19 mph, making it lumpy. The afternoon improves slightly, with the same 5 ft swell but a 12-second period, and the wind drops to 9 mph from the NNE, still cross-onshore. The energy is very strong (1089). This is the best on offer, but it’s still only marginal. The cross-onshore wind will chop it up, and for a spot that’s often crowded, it’s not going to be pretty. Because the swell is 5 ft, it’s manageable for most, but the conditions won’t do it any favours. This is a promise, but a long-range one, so don’t bank on it.

Monday morning, 31 August, finishes the run with a glassy 3 ft ESE swell, period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (170), and the wind is dead calm, so it’s clean. But the swell is still small and the quality is just ordinary.

Overall, it’s a flat and wind-troubled run. The only two glimmers are the glassy mornings on the 19th and 20th for tiny waves, and then the bigger but choppy pulse on the 30th. If you’re a beginner, the 5 ft swell on the 30th might be a bit much with the wind, and the rest is too small. For the experts, the 30th offers the best chance, but it’s not a day to get excited about. The first week is a bust, and the second week only has that one day that might be worth a look. It’s just one of those periods where the ocean is playing hard to get.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
4:07PM3.23m
4:39AM2.89m
4:56PM3.09m
5:33AM2.72m
5:48PM2.97m
6:32AM2.60m
6:45PM2.91m
7:32AM2.56m
7:42PM2.90m
8:28AM2.59m
8:36PM2.95m
9:19AM2.66m
9:26PM3.03m
Low Tide
9:52AM0.68m
10:28PM0.64m
10:40AM0.88m
11:22PM0.78m
11:31AM1.04m
00:20AM0.88m
12:26PM1.14m
1:19AM0.92m
1:24PM1.18m
2:16AM0.90m
2:20PM1.15m
3:08AM0.84m
3:12PM1.07m
3:54AM0.74m
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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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