Surf Forecasts:
Maraa surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,030 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maraa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4694 | 3133 | 2338 | 1415 | 924 | 789 | 702 | 947 | 1429 | 1903 | 1756 | 1480 | 1117 | 776 | 536 | 366 | 366 | 417 | 1042 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:26PM0.21m | 8:42AM0.21m | 10:40PM0.23m | 10:04AM0.23m | 11:09PM0.25m | 10:45AM0.26m | 11:33PM0.27m | 11:17AM0.28m | 11:55PM0.29m | 11:45AM0.31m | 00:16AM0.31m | 12:11PM0.33m | 00:37AM0.32m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:28AM0.19m | 4:15PM0.13m | 4:55AM0.16m | 4:55PM0.10m | 5:15AM0.13m | 5:22PM0.07m | 5:34AM0.11m | 5:45PM0.04m | 5:53AM0.08m | 6:08PM0.02m | 6:13AM0.06m | 6:30PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 5:40 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 4694 | 3133 | 2338 | 1415 | 924 | 789 | 702 | 947 | 1429 | 1903 | 1756 | 1480 | 1117 | 776 | 536 | 366 | 366 | 417 | 1042 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 4 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | SSE 11 | NNE 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 68 | 31 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 72 | 70 | 24 | 29 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 57 | 154 | 216 | 168 | 127 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | N 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 20 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 37 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 208 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 299 | 42 | 31 | 32 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2278 | 1133 | 2633 | 2724 | 182 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
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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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