
Surf Forecasts:
Long Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Long Beach.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real surf we’re looking at is on Wednesday the 29th of July. The swell is pumping in from the SW at 6ft, with a solid 13-second period, carrying some serious energy (1336). But Wednesday morning is a write-off with a light cross-shore. The afternoon cleans up nicely though... wind goes light offshore from the south, and the waves are sitting at 6ft. That’s the first standout.
Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are solid, consistent, clean options too—around 4ft to 5ft from the SW, with light cross-off breezes. Nothing huge, but you’ll get your share.
Now, Saturday the 1st of August is something special. We’re talking glassy conditions both morning and afternoon. The morning has a 4ft WSW groundswell with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy is solid (721). That’s going to be clean, lined-up, and a joy to paddle out into. This is your top pick for the first week. Just keep in mind this spot can see crowds, so get there early.
Sunday the 2nd turns ugly. Strong onshore winds from the north kick up and blow everything out. Surf is still around 4ft, but it’s messy—stay on the beach.
Monday the 3rd is a redemption day. Glassy start with a building 5ft WSW swell, 14 seconds, and very strong energy (1052). By the afternoon, it’s a clean offshore breeze from the SSW and waves up to 6ft. This is another true standout. Grab it.
Tuesday the 4th is decent but nothing special, and from Wednesday the 5th through to Saturday the 8th, we’re in rough territory. A massive pulse of swell hits—12ft to 15ft from the WSW—but the wind is howling onshore, sometimes gale force. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The water is going to be churned up and dangerous for anyone but experts, and even then, the wind makes it close to unsurfable.
Sunday the 9th of August is the big payoff. The swell drops to a still-chunky 8ft to 8ft from the SSW, and the wind finally turns offshore. The morning is gentle offshore and clean, with excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Energy is very high (2979). This is the highlight of the second week—but it’s for confident surfers only. It’s a groundswell with a long 13-second period, so at a sandbar, it might section up a bit, but it’ll still offer some excellent waves.
Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th see the swell staying in the 7ft to 10ft range, but the wind is cross-onshore, so conditions get choppy. Not great. By Wednesday the 12th, it drops right off to a glassy 4ft again—nice small-wave session.
Finally, Thursday the 13th of August dishes up a beaut. A 10ft WSW groundswell, period of 12 seconds, and glassy conditions. Energy is huge (4587). That’s going to be a session to remember for the experienced crew, but watch the power.
Overall, the water temp here is sitting about average for July/August, nothing unusual on that front.
So, two standouts: Saturday the 1st of August for the clean, lined-up fun, and Sunday the 9th of August for the bigger, more powerful conditions. Don’t sleep on Monday the 3rd either.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1162 | 1200 | 1083 | 821 | 744 | 600 | 471 | 355 | 255 | 663 | 494 | 543 | 471 | 479 | 347 | 534 | 412 | 239 | 187 | 261 | 466 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:33PM1.43m | 3:38AM1.41m | 4:03PM1.48m | 4:09AM1.43m | 4:33PM1.52m | 4:40AM1.42m | 5:03PM1.53m | 5:13AM1.39m | 5:34PM1.52m | 5:47AM1.34m | 6:08PM1.48m | 6:27AM1.27m | 6:48PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:47AM0.12m | 11:13PM0.20m | 11:16AM0.16m | 11:47PM0.22m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:24AM0.26m | 12:25PM0.29m | 1:09AM0.32m | |||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 7 |
1162 | 1200 | 1083 | 821 | 744 | 600 | 471 | 355 | 255 | 663 | 494 | 543 | 471 | 479 | 347 | 534 | 412 | 239 | 187 | 127 | 205 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SW 18 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 14 |
116 | 63 | 43 | 29 | — | 66 | 95 | 78 | 79 | 73 | 67 | 53 | 24 | 23 | 261 | 227 | 232 | 172 | 156 | 110 | 466 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | WSW 16 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 15 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 212 | — | — | 15 | 6 | 6 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 79 | 261 | 138 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 |
— | 170 | — | 60 | 62 | 205 | 307 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 10 | 17 | 19 | 56 | 119 | 136 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 32 |
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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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