Surf Forecasts:
Bruny Island - Mabel Bay surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 13,996 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bruny Island - Mabel Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Bruny Island - Mabel Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bruny Island - Mabel Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. 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 (Aug 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruny Island - Mabel Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3929 | 2292 | 1538 | 1359 | 1112 | 1927 | 2444 | 1672 | 965 | 776 | 428 | 382 | 297 | 164 | 181 | 142 | 380 | 416 | 614 | 1317 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:17PM0.53m | 12:08PM0.51m | 11:16PM0.45m | 12:14PM0.53m | 2:54AM0.44m | 12:21PM0.55m | 12:29PM0.58m | 12:40PM0.61m | 1:00PM0.63m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:29AM0.30m | 6:32PM0.41m | 5:10AM0.38m | 7:48PM0.33m | 5:34AM0.44m | 8:32PM0.26m | 9:04PM0.22m | 9:30PM0.19m | 9:52PM0.18m | |||||||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 9 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 16 |
3929 | 2292 | 1538 | 1359 | 1112 | 1927 | 2444 | 1672 | 965 | 776 | 428 | 382 | 297 | 164 | 181 | 142 | 380 | 416 | 346 | 1317 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 14 | E 14 | S 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | SSW 16 | ENE 7 | WSW 9 | SW 18 | NE 4 |
9 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 143 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 83 | 116 | 107 | 18 | 126 | 614 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | — | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 13 | — | — | — | S 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 10 | WSW 5 | E 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | ENE 8 |
9 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 303 | 293 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 4 |
— | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 49 | 50 | 19 | 11 | 41 | 13 | 13 | 34 | 12 | — | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 57 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 78 | 8 | 53 | 8 | 53 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 8 | 8 | 78 |
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Information about the Bruny Island - Mabel Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bruny Island - Mabel Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bruny Island - Mabel Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bruny Island - Mabel Bay 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 (Bruny Island - Mabel Bay) 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 Bruny Island - Mabel Bay 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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