
Surf Forecasts:
Long Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,831 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
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433 | 553 | 1503 | 1027 | 1505 | 2460 | 1848 | 1442 | 1200 | 1401 | 2055 | 5190 | 6348 | 8675 | 6953 | 6402 | 7405 | 6057 | 4202 | 3928 | 2924 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:31PM0.11m | 2:50AM0.08m | 2:40PM0.10m | 3:40AM0.08m | 2:46PM0.09m | 4:41AM0.08m | 2:46PM0.09m | 5:55AM0.08m | 2:13PM0.08m | 11:47AM0.09m | 11:22AM0.10m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:59PM0.03m | 8:27AM0.03m | 9:18PM0.02m | 9:04AM0.05m | 9:40PM0.02m | 9:31AM0.06m | 10:04PM0.01m | 9:58AM0.07m | 10:31PM0.02m | 10:59PM0.02m | 11:53PM0.03m | ||||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
433 | 409 | 1503 | 1027 | 1505 | 2460 | 1848 | 1442 | 1200 | 796 | — | — | 6348 | 8675 | 6953 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | WSW 18 | SSW 10 | W 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
78 | 553 | 42 | 118 | 17 | — | — | — | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 20 | SSW 11 | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
253 | 65 | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | W 7 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
13 | 35 | — | 191 | 172 | — | — | — | 286 | 1401 | 2055 | 5190 | — | — | — | 6402 | 7405 | 6057 | 4202 | 3928 | 2924 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 140 | 42 | 42 | 147 | 204 | 395 | 411 | 420 | 349 | 904 | 420 | 708 | 904 | 400 | 721 | 212 | 205 |
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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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