
Surf Forecasts:
Linkys surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Linkys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you from the jump – the next 16 days at Linkys is a tough watch. We're looking at a long, frustrating run of tiny, weak swell and messy conditions. The only real blip of possible interest comes way out there, but it's a gamble. Let's break it down.
Right from the start, Saturday the 1st through to Wednesday morning the 13th is basically a write-off. We're seeing flat spells with zero energy, and when there is a wave, it's mostly tiny 1 ft to 4 ft junk from the SE or SSE with short, weak periods around 4 to 9 seconds. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but the wave quality is consistently labelled as "poor surf conditions". The combined swell energy is basically non-existent, with readings in the single or low double digits – that's weak, anemic stuff. You’d be fighting for a dribble.
Then we hit a bit of a tease. On Thursday morning, the 13th of August, the ocean suddenly shows a pulse of something. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the SE, with a combined energy of 111 – that's finally some moderate juice. The wind is glassy with a 3 mph ENE breeze, which is a huge positive for clean conditions. But here’s the kicker – it's rated as "very ordinary conditions" and only gets a score of 1 out of 10. Why? Because this is a reef and point break (Linkys) that is notoriously inconsistent and works best on a NE swell direction, not the SE we're getting. The water temp is sitting around 63°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don't forget the booties.
After that brief, glimmer of hope, it's right back to the grind. From Thursday afternoon the 13th right through to Sunday the 16th, it's back to 1 ft to 2 ft SE slop with weak energy (mostly under 35) and period around 6 to 9 seconds. Wind chops up again, turning cross or cross-on shore. The crowds at Linkys are often an issue, but with this forecast, I doubt you'll see a soul.
The Takeaway: The one and only standout window is Thursday morning, the 13th of August. If you are a patient surfer who knows this fickle reef, that 4 ft SE swell with glassy winds could offer a few clean, but ordinary, waves. For the rest of the 16 days, save your energy. The setup is so blown out and weak that for the beach sections, it might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session. Stay hopeful – forecasts change, but this one's a doozy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | E 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | E 10 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 |
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11 | 9 | 12 | 76 | 40 | 87 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:02AM3.21m | 2:28PM3.16m | 2:43AM3.13m | 3:08PM3.18m | 3:28AM3.04m | 3:51PM3.20m | 4:18AM2.95m | 4:41PM3.21m | 5:14AM2.87m | 5:36PM3.23m | 6:17AM2.83m | 6:38PM3.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM0.68m | 8:16AM0.55m | 8:36PM0.67m | 8:54AM0.61m | 9:21PM0.67m | 9:35AM0.68m | 10:10PM0.67m | 10:22AM0.75m | 11:05PM0.67m | 11:15AM0.81m | 00:06AM0.64m | 12:16PM0.84m | 1:11AM0.58m | |||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 33 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 4 | SE 7 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 |
13 | 9 | 8 | — | 7 | 3 | 138 | 169 | 70 | — | 15 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | WSW 3 | — | SE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
11 | 8 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | E 8 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | WSW 3 | NW 3 | SSE 8 | S 4 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 4 | — |
2 | 22 | 13 | 76 | 40 | 87 | 285 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 17 | — | 19 | 46 | 15 | 32 | 66 | 20 | 18 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 492 | 36 | 617 | 2686 | 1257 | 1504 | 386 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 459 | 228 | 1 | 386 | 2759 | 1 | 36 | 199 | 1 |
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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).
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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