Surf Forecasts:
Linkys surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with 111 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with ENE 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Linkys in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Linkys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Linkys over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be real with ya—this outlook is a tough one. For the first week and a half, we’re staring at a whole lot of nothing. From the 11th of August right through to the 18th, the swell is tiny, mostly around 0.3ft to 1ft, with very weak energy. The water temp is sitting at 71° and is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is nice, but it won’t help the waves. The wind is all over the place, but it doesn’t matter when there’s no push. It’s a long dry spell, almost 8 days of flatness.
Finally, on the morning of the 19th of August, we see a pulse of life. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the SE with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy hits 119 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the S, making conditions look tidy. The surf is still only “surfable” with very ordinary conditions, but it’s the first real chance. The morning of the 20th of August turns glassy with a calm wind and 2ft SE swell, though the energy drops a bit to 96. The afternoon of the 20th sees a slight increase in swell height to 3ft and energy up to 139 (moderate), but the wind swings cross-onshore, messing up the surface.
Overall, the standout moment is the morning of the 19th of August. The 2ft SE swell with that 12-second period and clean cross-offshore wind is the best window in the whole 16-day forecast. It’s not pumping, but it’s the only time the conditions align for a proper session. The rest of the run, through to the 26th, stays small and inconsistent, with energy never breaking into a strong range. The swell direction (SE) is never close to the optimum NE direction for Linkys, which is a big part of the problem.
So, to sum it up: one real window on the 19th morning, then back to flatness. For a reef and point that’s inconsistent and often crowded, this is a quiet spell. A surfer’s patience will be tested.
Stay tuned, and keep your eye on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NNE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 4 | SE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
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 kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 111 | 32 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:29AM3.26m | 10:44PM3.73m | 11:22AM3.41m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:29PM0.44m | 5:10AM0.07m | 5:24PM0.31m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 111 | 21 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 14 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | NNE 4 | SE 9 | SSE 3 | SE 7 | — | — | ESE 5 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | — | 3 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 11 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 15 | SE 14 | E 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 12 | — | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | E 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | NW 3 | — | NNW 2 | S 2 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 8 | 32 | 53 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 617 | 2540 | 617 | 1909 | 910 | 500 | 617 | 3533 | 228 | 2753 | 952 | 492 | 277 | 170 | 277 | 500 | 1300 | 524 | 169 | 174 | 0 |
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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).
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