Surf Forecasts:
Long Bay surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with 353 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Long Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 187 | 114 | 111 | 81 | 62 | 47 | 47 | 41 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 46 | 62 | 186 | 353 | 208 | 134 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:55PM0.26m | 3:52AM0.14m | 3:52PM0.27m | 4:47AM0.17m | 4:34PM0.29m | 5:23AM0.21m | 5:07PM0.30m | 5:54AM0.25m | 5:38PM0.30m | 6:27AM0.29m | 6:09PM0.30m | 7:02AM0.33m | 6:42PM0.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12AM0.10m | 10:59PM0.11m | 8:01AM0.12m | 11:14PM0.11m | 9:27AM0.13m | 11:29PM0.11m | 10:31AM0.13m | 11:45PM0.10m | 11:25AM0.13m | 00:05AM0.08m | 12:15PM0.12m | 00:28AM0.06m | 1:04PM0.12m | 00:55AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | N 10 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 98 | 114 | 111 | 81 | 62 | 47 | 47 | 41 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 46 | 62 | 2 | — | 208 | 134 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 11 | NE 11 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 187 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 186 | 353 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 785 | 399 | 0 | 523 | 523 | 38 | 788 | 523 | 38 | 44 | 605 | 38 | 38 | 605 | 38 | 44 | 399 | 38 | 38 | 399 |
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Information about the Long Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Long Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long Bay 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 (Long Bay) 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 Long Bay 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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