Surf Forecasts:
Maraa surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,818 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1847 | 2284 | 2379 | 3039 | 3413 | 3684 | 3695 | 2760 | 2311 | 1862 | 1989 | 1844 | 1354 | 1121 | 921 | 645 | 370 | 284 | 395 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:34AM0.34m | 1:57PM0.30m | 1:47AM0.31m | 2:07PM0.26m | 1:53AM0.28m | 2:03PM0.22m | 1:42AM0.24m | 1:17PM0.18m | 00:50AM0.22m | 10:44AM0.19m | 11:16PM0.23m | 10:14AM0.23m | 10:47PM0.25m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:54AM0.04m | 7:49PM0.09m | 8:13AM0.07m | 7:54PM0.12m | 8:28AM0.11m | 7:32PM0.14m | 8:19AM0.14m | 5:59PM0.14m | 6:08AM0.16m | 4:57PM0.12m | 5:05AM0.14m | 4:46PM0.09m | 4:49AM0.12m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | 5:52 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 1847 | 2284 | 2379 | 3039 | 3413 | 3684 | 3695 | 2760 | 2311 | 1862 | 1989 | 1844 | 1354 | 1121 | 921 | 645 | 370 | 284 | 164 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SSE 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | N 9 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 277 | 247 | 170 | 69 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 85 | 189 | 249 | 172 | 395 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | SSW 18 | NNE 9 | SW 18 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 47 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 3 | — | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 7 | 152 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 7 | S 5 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 37 | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 34 | 0 | 31 | 2278 | 1140 | 1142 | 1142 | 1140 | 34 | 0 | 18 | 42 | 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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