Surf Forecasts:
Maraa surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maraa this week:
The surf forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maraa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | SSE 7 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 137 | 191 | 381 | 1987 | 892 | 852 | 528 | 377 | 541 | 580 | 767 | 963 | 907 | 1179 | 838 | 833 | 2031 | 2004 | 1491 | 1531 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:54AM0.36m | 2:17PM0.35m | 2:15AM0.34m | 2:40PM0.31m | 2:31AM0.31m | 2:57PM0.26m | 2:39AM0.27m | 2:58PM0.22m | 2:26AM0.24m | 1:59PM0.18m | 1:17AM0.22m | 10:11AM0.19m | 11:31PM0.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:59PM0.05m | 8:08AM0.03m | 8:20PM0.08m | 8:33AM0.06m | 8:37PM0.11m | 8:57AM0.09m | 8:46PM0.13m | 9:20AM0.12m | 8:31PM0.16m | 9:43AM0.16m | 6:02PM0.16m | 6:25AM0.18m | 5:05PM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 137 | 91 | 381 | 1439 | 892 | 852 | 528 | 377 | 499 | 580 | 767 | 963 | 907 | 1179 | 838 | 833 | 2031 | 2004 | 1491 | 1531 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 19 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 72 | 90 | 126 | 147 | 127 | 64 | 253 | 353 | 541 | 580 | 378 | 242 | 178 | 85 | 371 | 160 | 28 | 130 | 390 | 685 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SSW 20 | WSW 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | WNW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | NNE 9 | SSE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 80 | 32 | 133 | 8 | 17 | 38 | 14 | 174 | 179 | 17 | 30 | 19 | 21 | 12 | 95 | 64 | 8 | 27 | 8 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 14 | E 4 | ESE 7 | E 7 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | SE 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 93 | 191 | 183 | 1987 | 22 | 168 | 45 | 3 | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | 54 | 120 | 144 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2582 | 2278 | 1142 | 1142 | 1142 | 194 | 194 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 2633 | 2633 | 2633 |
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The above surf forecast table for Maraa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maraa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maraa 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 (Maraa) 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 Maraa 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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