Surf Forecasts:
Little Beach surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 455 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Little Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pike for Little Beach.
Things are looking pretty tidy for this little reef setup. The water is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. We’ve got a solid run of small, clean surf coming, starting off from Wednesday morning. The swell is a touch under 3 ft, coming from the SSW, and the wind is light and cross-off from the ESE, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy of all swells is moderate (393), so there’s enough juice to make it worthwhile for the advanced crew.
The real standout though, kicks off on Thursday morning. The wind swings to a light offshore from the ENE, the swell holds at 2 ft from the SSW, and the wave energy is still moderate (306). That’s your best early window – clean lines, long period (13 seconds), and the reef will handle that direction beautifully. It’s a bit of a gem, but it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute. Patters are likely to be crowded, so get in early.
Friday through Sunday morning, the swell drops a bit but the offshore wind hangs in there. The wave energy goes from moderate down to weak (96 by Saturday afternoon), so it’s more of a longboard or craft session than a shortboard charger. Still, it’s clean.
There’s a bit of a lull from Sunday afternoon through to Monday morning, with almost nothing on offer. But then Monday afternoon things start to pick up again, and by Tuesday morning the swell builds back to 2 ft with a very long period (20 seconds) from the SW. The wind is a bit cross-on, so it’s not as clean, but the energy is strong (434). That’s more for the experts, as the longer period will make the reef reel.
The best of the second week comes on Wednesday, September 16th. The swell is 3 ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-off from the E. The combined energy is strong (455). That’s a promising setup, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it. The following Thursday and Friday look even better with consistent offshore winds and moderate to strong energy, but again, we’re in the long-range zone.
The last few days of the window drop off into smaller, weaker surf, so aim for the first week and the middle of the second week.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 331 | 257 | 178 | 173 | 154 | 211 | 206 | 183 | 226 | 191 | 91 | 68 | 87 | 54 | 100 | 54 | 227 | 180 | 392 | 388 | 376 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:10PM0.62m | 3:05AM0.43m | 3:35PM0.60m | 3:44AM0.47m | 3:58PM0.56m | 4:23AM0.50m | 4:18PM0.52m | 5:02AM0.51m | 4:35PM0.47m | 5:42AM0.50m | 4:48PM0.42m | 6:25AM0.48m | 4:53PM0.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08AM-0.00m | 9:24PM0.09m | 8:50AM0.01m | 9:44PM0.06m | 9:29AM0.04m | 10:04PM0.04m | 10:07AM0.07m | 10:25PM0.03m | 10:44AM0.11m | 10:45PM0.02m | 11:22AM0.16m | 11:07PM0.02m | 12:03PM0.20m | 11:28PM0.03m | |||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 331 | 257 | 178 | 173 | 127 | 211 | 206 | 183 | 226 | 191 | 91 | 68 | 60 | 54 | 100 | 23 | 24 | 39 | 392 | 388 | 376 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | E 12 | E 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 24 | SW 14 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 62 | 113 | 106 | 133 | 154 | 78 | 88 | 85 | 57 | 49 | 29 | 27 | 87 | 37 | 54 | 50 | 227 | 180 | 39 | 39 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 9 | ESE 4 | SW 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 23 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 123 | 42 | 19 | 70 | 63 | 15 | 46 | 45 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 64 | 15 | 7 | 37 | 54 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 38 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | E 9 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | ENE 3 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | 147 | 28 | 86 | 121 | 93 | 60 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 108 | 7 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 2 | — | 57 | 67 | 54 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Little Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Little Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little Beach 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 (Little Beach) 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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