Surf Forecasts:
Maraa surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,948 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maraa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Maraa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 14 | W 12 | W 10 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 688 | 706 | 915 | 342 | 246 | 175 | 146 | 273 | 614 | 623 | 422 | 957 | 2233 | 2177 | 2555 | 2451 | 2585 | 2033 | 1601 | 2943 | 2727 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:29PM0.18m | 1:05AM0.21m | 9:34AM0.18m | 10:20PM0.21m | 9:28AM0.22m | 9:58PM0.24m | 9:46AM0.27m | 10:05PM0.27m | 10:07AM0.31m | 10:19PM0.30m | 10:29AM0.34m | 10:36PM0.33m | 10:52AM0.37m | 10:55PM0.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:23AM0.14m | 5:59PM0.15m | 6:02AM0.17m | 4:27PM0.14m | 4:19AM0.16m | 4:05PM0.12m | 3:58AM0.13m | 4:09PM0.10m | 4:03AM0.10m | 4:22PM0.08m | 4:17AM0.07m | 4:39PM0.07m | 4:38AM0.04m | 5:00PM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 14 | W 12 | W 10 | W 8 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 688 | 706 | 915 | 342 | 246 | 175 | 146 | 273 | 614 | 334 | 411 | 957 | 2233 | 2177 | 2555 | 2451 | 2585 | 2033 | 1601 | 2943 | 2727 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 10 | NNW 14 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | N 12 | N 12 |
| kJ | 137 | 45 | 80 | 64 | 56 | 37 | 113 | 167 | 476 | 623 | 422 | 181 | 56 | 55 | 58 | 49 | 50 | 128 | 677 | 45 | 45 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | WNW 9 | NNW 13 | SW 15 | NNW 12 | SSW 16 | NW 12 | NW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | ESE 10 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 86 | 121 | 28 | 70 | 69 | 32 | 62 | 112 | 56 | 102 | 35 | 19 | 23 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 9 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 99 | 56 | 138 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 65 | 175 | — | — | 335 | — | — | — | — | 50 | 40 | 62 | 55 | 37 | 50 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 194 | 194 | 194 | 229 | 229 | 2633 | 2633 | 2633 | 189 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 43 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 1143 |
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Information about the Maraa Surf forecast
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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