Long Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.33° E

Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Beach sea temperature is
15.2° C
0.4° 

Long Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Long Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,479 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Long Beach is the only spot in the mix for this 16-day window, and it starts off dead, but once it gets going, there’s some serious size. The water’s about 59°, which is normal for the season, so nothing unusual.

Right now, Tuesday the 14th is a total dud. We’ve got a weak 3ft W swell with a short 10-second period, and a cross-on breeze ruining it. Don’t bother. Wednesday the 15th morning is still marginal, with 5ft SW swell but a cross-on wind, so it’s messy. But Wednesday afternoon, things turn. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, with a 16-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. That’s a proper groundswell with plenty of energy, but it’s only for the experienced crew. The long period will make it wall up nicely at the sandbar, but the sets will be widely spaced.

Thursday the 16th is a standout. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds. That’s clean, powerful, and organised—perfect for those who can handle it. The afternoon holds 8ft and stays clean. Friday the 17th drops off a bit, with 7ft dropping to 6ft, and a side-off breeze, but the energy is fading. Saturday the 18th is small again, with only 4ft in the morning, so not worth rushing out.

Sunday the 19th brings a new pulse of 7ft to 8ft from the WSW, with an 11-second period. The afternoon has a moderate offshore breeze from the S, so it’ll be clean and hollow. Monday the 20th holds similar size, 8ft in the morning, but the wind is side-off. The afternoon has a moderate offshore again, so it’s another solid session.

Now, the real standout is Tuesday the 21st. The morning is glassy, with 8ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell with very high energy, and the glassy conditions will make it absolutely perfect. The afternoon pushes up to 10ft with the same clean conditions. This is the best on offer in the first week—no question.

Wednesday the 22nd is a washout. 13ft SW swell, but with a fresh onshore breeze from the NNW, it’ll be a lumpy, blown-out mess. Not for paddling. If you’ve got a kite, maybe, but not for a surfboard. Thursday the 23rd is messy with offshore wind but still a bit hefty at 8ft, and the wind is fresh, so it’s not clean enough for the size.

The second week’s big standout is Friday the 24th. Glassy morning, 16ft WSW swell at 13 seconds. That’s massive, and with the wind dead calm, it’s a true expert-only day. The afternoon has 15ft and a light offshore. This is the biggest, cleanest swell of the whole forecast. Saturday the 25th drops to 8ft–7ft, still clean, but the energy is a bit more moderate. Sunday the 26th holds 10ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, with light breezes. Monday the 27th is blown out by a strong onshore, so skip it.

Tuesday the 28th looks promising again. The morning is 10ft with a slight onshore, but the afternoon cleans up with a light offshore and 12ft SW swell at 13 seconds. That’s a solid, clean session for the experienced. Wednesday the 29th closes out the window with a huge 15ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore all day, so it’s a choppy, lumpy mess. Not worth it.

The best of the whole run? Thursday the 16th morning for the glassy, powerful 8ft SW swell, and Friday the 24th morning for the massive, glassy 16ft WSW groundswell. Both are expert-only, but they’ll be unforgettable.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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18
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14
2.5
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2.3
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13
2.2
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2.1
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11
1.9
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SSW
10
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11
0.9
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11
2.1
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10
2.3
SSW
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2.2
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Energy kJ
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156
192
1275
4193
3844
2381
1645
1336
1034
730
511
396
269
1299
1107
1123
900
1259
1144
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Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
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NNW
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NW
5
NW
10
SW
5
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0
S
10
SW
10
SSE
15
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20
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High Tide
3:27PM1.55m
3:42AM1.56m
4:12PM1.61m
4:28AM1.54m
4:55PM1.62m
5:11AM1.48m
5:37PM1.59m
5:54AM1.39m
6:19PM1.52m
6:37AM1.28m
7:00PM1.42m
7:22AM1.17m
7:44PM1.31m
Low Tide
9:14AM0.03m
9:38PM0.10m
9:58AM0.00m
10:25PM0.08m
10:40AM0.02m
11:11PM0.10m
11:20AM0.07m
11:55PM0.16m
12:00PM0.16m
00:39AM0.24m
12:39PM0.27m
1:24AM0.34m
1:20PM0.39m
2:13AM0.43m
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Information about the Long Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Long Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long 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 (Long 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Long Beach 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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