
Surf Forecasts:
Long Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with 345 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. I've got the long-range picture for you, and straight up, it's a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day window with persistent onshore winds and messy conditions. The good news? There's plenty of swell, but the wind is going to be a constant battle. Let's break it down.
We start off on Thursday, August 6th, with a bit of a pulse. Long Beach is getting some weak, short-period swell from the east, about 4ft, with a period of only 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (171), and the wind is a cross-onshore breeze out of the east at 16 mph. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year. This is all creating poor, choppy surf. Not worth getting wet for.
This same story runs right through the first week, all the way to August 12th. The swell is small, the period is short, and that persistent easterly wind just won't let up. For a full week, it's a write-off.
Then, starting Thursday, August 13th, things get a bit more interesting in terms of size, but not in quality. The swell builds significantly, hitting 6ft to 7ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to moderate (416-437). But here's the kicker: the wind is still blowing cross-onshore at 22 mph. This is going to be a lumpy, messy mess. It's too big for beginners, but the wind will make it a real challenge for everyone.
The following weekend, from the 14th to the 16th of August, the swell peaks. We're looking at 8ft to 8ft from the ENE, with a period still around 8 seconds. The combined energy readings are strong, hitting 864 and 867. This is proper, powerful swell. However, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore breeze, gusting strong. On Saturday the 15th, the wind goes cross-shore, which is a slight improvement, but with that much energy and a messy wind, the waves will be lumpy and difficult. This is strictly for experts on a good day, and with these winds, it's looking more like a kite surfing session than a paddle surfing one.
The swell hangs in there, dropping slowly through the 5ft to 7ft range right through to the 21st of August. The wind remains a persistent issue. Sunday the 16th afternoon sees a brief moment of onshore wind, but it's still a moderate breeze. The rest of the period is the same old story: fresh or moderate cross-onshore winds.
So, to be honest, there is no standout day in this 16-day window. The one thing that could change is the wind. If that easterly wind backs off or turns offshore, any of those days from the 13th onward would be pumping. But based on what I'm seeing now, the surf is there, but the conditions are just not on.
It's a barren run for clean waves, but it won't stay poor forever. Forecasts can change, and we'll be watching closely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
101 | 126 | 88 | 157 | 138 | 119 | 206 | 175 | 157 | 120 | 117 | 80 | 82 | 80 | 68 | 54 | 69 | 67 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:03PM0.73m | 9:23AM0.54m | 9:02PM0.73m | 11:10AM0.52m | 10:17PM0.73m | 12:44PM0.55m | 11:36PM0.76m | 1:47PM0.59m | 00:48AM0.80m | 2:35PM0.64m | 1:49AM0.85m | 3:16PM0.69m | 2:44AM0.89m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:11AM0.22m | 2:31PM0.38m | 4:33AM0.19m | 3:49PM0.41m | 5:54AM0.14m | 5:20PM0.42m | 7:02AM0.09m | 6:39PM0.39m | 7:59AM0.04m | 7:42PM0.35m | 8:48AM0.02m | 8:36PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
17 | 30 | 46 | 35 | 62 | 65 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 34 | 29 | 80 | 25 | 24 | 41 | 32 | 26 | 67 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 7 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 6 | NE 9 |
8 | 15 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 |
3 | 2 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
101 | 126 | 88 | 157 | 138 | 119 | 206 | 175 | 157 | 120 | 117 | 33 | 82 | 80 | 68 | 54 | 69 | 21 | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 785 | 644 | 14 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 1019 | 14 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 14 | 644 | 31 | 242 | 267 | 841 | 787 |
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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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