
Surf Forecasts:
Little Swanport surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,574 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Swanport this week:
The surf forecast for Little Swanport over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little Swanport in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Swanport over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 19 | SE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
58 | 57 | 25 | 40 | 82 | 322 | 95 | 87 | 110 | 43 | 39 | 49 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 41 | 43 | 92 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:44PM1.07m | 3:35AM0.74m | 3:25PM1.08m | 4:43AM0.72m | 4:08PM1.08m | 5:44AM0.73m | 4:51PM1.09m | 6:37AM0.75m | 5:36PM1.11m | 7:23AM0.77m | 6:19PM1.13m | 8:06AM0.79m | 7:02PM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:46PM0.39m | 8:38AM0.51m | 10:41PM0.36m | 9:22AM0.55m | 11:30PM0.32m | 10:11AM0.57m | 00:16AM0.29m | 11:02AM0.58m | 00:59AM0.26m | 11:52AM0.58m | 1:40AM0.22m | 12:39PM0.58m | 2:19AM0.20m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | -1 | -2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 14 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 |
58 | 57 | 25 | 40 | 82 | 322 | 35 | 25 | 110 | 40 | 21 | 49 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 41 | 43 | 92 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | SE 12 | SSE 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | E 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | N 9 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | S 8 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 |
3 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 95 | 87 | 2 | 43 | 39 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 18 | 41 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 14 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | NE 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 19 | SE 18 | S 9 | — | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | W 3 | — | — | WSW 2 | — |
— | — | 3 | 7 | 13 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 0 | 7 | 74 | 74 | 541 | 0 | 597 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 69 | 417 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Little Swanport Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Little Swanport provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Little Swanport can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little Swanport 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 Swanport) 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 Little Swanport 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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