Surf Forecasts:
Linkys surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSE swell with 139 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Linkys in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Linkys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, it’s a tough one. The 16-day window is lean, with no real standout sessions. The only consistent spot is Linkys, a reef and point break known for being inconsistent and mostly for the advanced crew. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about normal for this time of year.
The pattern starts with nothing worth paddling out for. From Friday the 21st right through to Sunday the 23rd, it’s poor surf conditions with small, short-period swell and onshore or cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is weak, barely reaching 56 on Friday morning. Monday the 24th sees a brief glimmer: a clean offshore wind from the SW in the morning, but the swell is tiny at 1ft with a short period of 6 seconds, so it’s barely surfable. The afternoon picks up a little with a 1ft SE swell at 11 seconds, giving a combined energy of 52, but still only ordinary conditions. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are mostly clean but flat, with swell heights under 1ft and energy below 41.
Then there’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The best of a very quiet run comes on Friday the 28th of August. The morning at Linkys is glassy – zero wind, a calm sea – and a 2ft SE swell with a period of 8 seconds pumps combined energy to 60. It’s surfable but still very ordinary. The swell direction is ESE, which isn’t ideal for Linkys’ optimum NE swell, but the glassy conditions make it the cleanest window we’ve got. After that, it’s back to small, weak, and onshore again, with combined energy dropping to 54 or less through the end of the month.
Heading into September, the first few days of the month offer some clean offshore winds (WSW on the 1st, WNW on the 2nd), but the swell is pathetic – 0.7ft to 1ft with energy barely hitting 38. The last week of the forecast is a write-off: light rain, cross-onshore winds, and tiny 1ft to 1ft swell with energy under 21. This stretch is a real dry spell for surfers. The area is known for being inconsistent, so this blank run isn’t unusual, but it’s still a bummer.
If you’re really keen, the only window worth a look is the Friday morning of the 28th of August at Linkys, mainly for the glassy conditions. But for most, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 12 | SE 6 | E 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 39 | 38 | 36 | 33 | 82 | 52 | 32 | 28 | 106 | 15 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 23 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:45PM2.91m | 7:32AM2.56m | 7:42PM2.90m | 8:28AM2.59m | 8:36PM2.95m | 9:19AM2.66m | 9:26PM3.03m | 10:04AM2.78m | 10:11PM3.13m | 10:45AM2.91m | 10:54PM3.22m | 11:24AM3.04m | 11:35PM3.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:26PM1.14m | 1:19AM0.92m | 1:24PM1.18m | 2:16AM0.90m | 2:20PM1.15m | 3:08AM0.84m | 3:12PM1.07m | 3:54AM0.74m | 3:59PM0.95m | 4:36AM0.64m | 4:43PM0.82m | 5:14AM0.55m | 5:24PM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 39 | 38 | 36 | 33 | 82 | 52 | 32 | 15 | 106 | 34 | 27 | 39 | 10 | 29 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 13 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 | S 3 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | E 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 6 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | E 11 | E 11 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSE 6 | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | SSE 2 | S 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 30 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 492 | 854 | 6 | 854 | 45 | 0 | 912 | 418 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 912 | 15 | 228 | 1296 | 1290 | 492 | 618 | 952 | 492 |
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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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