Surf Forecasts:
Maraa surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, S swell with 6,315 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with S 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 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maraa in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | SSE 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 563 | 437 | 307 | 226 | 701 | 581 | 479 | 485 | 917 | 2582 | 2285 | 1832 | 1931 | 1937 | 2655 | 2278 | 1497 | 4254 | 5819 | 6315 | 3612 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:43PM0.32m | 2:38AM0.31m | 3:11PM0.29m | 3:00AM0.29m | 3:47PM0.24m | 3:22AM0.26m | 5:38PM0.20m | 3:37AM0.22m | 10:40PM0.23m | 9:39AM0.24m | 11:00PM0.26m | 10:32AM0.29m | 11:24PM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36AM0.06m | 8:49PM0.10m | 9:06AM0.08m | 9:12PM0.13m | 9:44AM0.10m | 9:32PM0.16m | 10:51AM0.13m | 7:03PM0.20m | 3:17PM0.13m | 4:27AM0.18m | 4:30PM0.09m | 4:50AM0.13m | 5:08PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 563 | 437 | 307 | 222 | 701 | 581 | 479 | 390 | 414 | 2582 | 2285 | 1832 | 1931 | 1937 | 2655 | 2278 | 1497 | 4254 | 5819 | 6315 | 3612 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | E 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | S 15 | SSW 19 | — | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 221 | 232 | 25 | 226 | 34 | 23 | 388 | 485 | 917 | 20 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 157 | 391 | — | 33 | 198 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 12 | SE 7 | NNE 9 | SSW 21 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NNE 10 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNE 9 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 49 | 26 | 16 | 178 | 20 | 149 | 246 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 141 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 12 | SE 7 | SE 13 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 49 | 61 | 161 | 168 | 159 | 1665 | 281 | 46 | 352 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 229 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2633 | 2633 | 3505 | 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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