Surf Forecasts:
Long Beach surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,881 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the menu for Long Beach.
We’re going to have to be patient for the real good stuff. The window kicks off with some solid SW groundswell, but it’s a mixed bag early on. Saturday morning the 25th is looking at a clean 2.3m SW swell with 13 seconds between sets, but the wind is cross-off from the SE, so it’s workable but not that perfect glass. The combined energy is strong (2299), so there’s some punch. The water temp is a mild 59°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Sunday morning the 26th is where I get excited. The swell drops just a bit to 2.1m from the SW, but the period holds at 12 seconds, and the wind goes light from the SE (10 km/h). The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a sweet spot for a sandbar like Long Beach. The energy is still strong (1590), so you’ll get some push. This is a standout for the first week.
Now, Monday the 27th... hold your horses. A massive 3.0m SW groundswell rolls in with a very long period of 17 seconds, packing a huge punch (4438). The problem? The wind is howling at 45 km/h from the SE. That’s a no-go for a paddle. This is blown out and dangerous—more of a kite-surfing scenario than a day for a longboard. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The middle of the week cleans up a bit. Wednesday afternoon the 29th is another gem. The swell drops to 1.7m, but the wind swings offshore from the SSW at just 10 km/h. That’s clean, offshore conditions, and the energy is moderate (1002). That afternoon is a solid call.
We hit a bit of a lull from Thursday the 30th through to Saturday the 1st of August. The swell drops to 1.3m and then 0.9m, so it’s small and weak. A 2.5m swell shows up on Monday the 3rd of August, but it’s a bit of a wait. That Monday morning looks glassy with a 2.5m SW swell and a 14-second period. That is excellent for experienced surfers only.
The big news is the final weekend. Friday the 7th of August is a true standout. The swell is 2.5m from the WSW, but the wind is light from the SW (10 km/h), and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The energy is very strong (4765). Then, Friday afternoon it gets even better with a 3.0m WSW swell and glassy conditions. That is an absolute dream window for the crew who can handle the size. This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day run.
Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are looking big and windy again, but if you can get out early on Sunday morning the 9th, the wind is cross-off from the SSW, and the 3.0m WSW swell is still pumping. It’s a close-out risk, but it’s worth a look.
So, to sum it up: Sunday morning the 26th for the clean, fun size, and Friday the 7th of August for the big, clean, expert-level session. The rest of the time you’re picking through wind and close-outs.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, near gales from the SE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue morning, light winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1764 | 2011 | 1835 | 1213 | 897 | 996 | 4438 | 4881 | 3221 | 2873 | 2471 | 1708 | 1037 | 961 | 864 | 878 | 821 | 755 | 471 | 455 | 293 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:10PM1.09m | 1:14AM1.17m | 1:54PM1.18m | 1:57AM1.25m | 2:30PM1.27m | 2:33AM1.32m | 3:02PM1.35m | 3:06AM1.38m | 3:33PM1.43m | 3:38AM1.41m | 4:03PM1.48m | 4:09AM1.43m | 4:33PM1.52m | 4:40AM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.54m | 7:44AM0.39m | 7:59PM0.46m | 8:20AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.38m | 8:52AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.31m | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 1764 | 2011 | 1835 | 1213 | 897 | 996 | 4438 | 4881 | 3221 | 2873 | 2471 | 1708 | 1037 | 961 | 864 | 878 | 821 | 755 | 471 | 455 | 293 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | — | SSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 530 | 40 | — | 377 | 485 | 477 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 91 | 41 | 24 | 108 | — | 3 | 37 | 83 | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | W 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | 10 | 9 | 288 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 29 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 15 | — | — | 25 | 102 | 465 | 583 | 623 | 589 | 277 | 243 | — | — | 34 | 12 | 22 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 258 | 202 | 31 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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