Surf Forecasts:
Maraa surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,559 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maraa in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 711 | 729 | 551 | 362 | 357 | 268 | 199 | 132 | 229 | 308 | 899 | 1100 | 1381 | 1518 | 1717 | 1433 | 2037 | 2498 | 2506 | 2468 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:49PM0.37m | 12:01PM0.42m | 00:11AM0.38m | 12:28PM0.42m | 00:34AM0.39m | 12:54PM0.41m | 00:56AM0.39m | 1:18PM0.38m | 1:16AM0.37m | 1:39PM0.34m | 1:34AM0.34m | 1:57PM0.30m | 1:47AM0.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM0.00m | 5:53AM0.00m | 6:16PM0.00m | 6:19AM-0.01m | 6:39PM0.01m | 6:44AM-0.01m | 7:00PM0.03m | 7:09AM-0.00m | 7:20PM0.05m | 7:32AM0.02m | 7:37PM0.07m | 7:54AM0.04m | 7:49PM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 711 | 729 | 551 | 362 | 357 | 268 | 199 | 132 | 130 | 308 | 899 | 1100 | 1381 | 1518 | 1717 | 1433 | 2037 | 2498 | 2506 | 2468 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 72 | 56 | 42 | 42 | 36 | 41 | 21 | 52 | 47 | 46 | 106 | 104 | 74 | 90 | 33 | 41 | 243 | 278 | 90 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 11 | S 13 | SW 22 | SW 12 | ESE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | N 9 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 12 | 50 | 229 | 67 | 36 | 38 | 37 | 32 | 20 | 35 | 47 | 42 | 6 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 10 | E 3 | NE 5 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 63 | 6 | 4 | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 130 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 18 | 37 | 18 | 194 | 194 | 194 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 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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