
Surf Forecasts:
Marlin surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marlin this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Marlin in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marlin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast for Marlin is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch ahead. For the next couple of weeks, the conditions are just a write-off, and there’s nothing to get excited about for a surfer. The whole 16-day window is basically a dud with no real surf on offer.
Things kick off on Wednesday, the 22nd of July, with a messy 6ft swell from the ESE, but it’s onshore wind and rain showers making a mess of it. The combined energy is moderate at 471, but the wave comment says it all – poor surf conditions. This pattern just keeps going. Thursday the 23rd through the weekend sees similar small, onshore, junky swell. The water temperature is a warm 79°, and that’s only 0.5° above normal, so it’s about average for this time of year.
We’ve got a solid gap here with no recommendations. Day after day it’s the same story: onshore winds, poor surf quality, and a ‘0’ score. The swell stays small, under 3ft for a few days, and the period is short, under 8 seconds, with no energy to speak of. The combined energy drops into the double digits – weak stuff.
Then, as we head into the first week of August, the swell actually starts to build. By Sunday the 2nd of August, we’re looking at 5ft, and by Monday the 3rd, 5ft, with combined energy climbing into the 200s and 300s – moderate wave energy. But the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, and the comment is still “poor surf conditions.” It’s infuriating.
The real kicker comes on the morning of Thursday, the 6th of August. The swell jumps to 6ft from the ESE, but the period stretches to 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 1026, which is strong to very strong wave energy. The report says “marginal surf forecast,” and it’s the only time the score is anything but a zero. But even then, it’s onshore wind at 12 mph and rain showers. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for beginners, and that long period will make it break weirdly straight at this beach. For a spot like Marlin, which is exposed to the south, this ESE swell is not the optimum direction, and the wind is just ruining it. It’s a tease, not a session.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there’s not a single standout. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the persistent onshore winds and building swell. The area is having a blank run, and it’s a bit more normal for this spot to have these kind of extended quiet periods we just have to sit through. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun 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) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
361 | 268 | 262 | 280 | 206 | 172 | 127 | 102 | 99 | 94 | 91 | 94 | 73 | 112 | 89 | 86 | 63 | 62 | 73 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:17PM1.47m | 11:05AM1.45m | 11:32PM1.47m | 12:23PM1.47m | 00:39AM1.53m | 1:23PM1.55m | 1:32AM1.63m | 2:08PM1.66m | 2:15AM1.74m | 2:46PM1.76m | 2:52AM1.86m | 3:21PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:55AM0.72m | 5:32PM0.77m | 6:10AM0.66m | 6:40PM0.72m | 7:09AM0.56m | 7:32PM0.64m | 7:56AM0.45m | 8:14PM0.54m | 8:36AM0.35m | 8:50PM0.45m | 9:12AM0.26m | 9:23PM0.38m | |||||||
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 8 | ESE 7 |
361 | 268 | 262 | 280 | 206 | 172 | 127 | 102 | 99 | 94 | 91 | 94 | 73 | 112 | 89 | 86 | 63 | 23 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSE 8 |
3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 12 | S 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 38 | 56 | 48 | 6 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 315 | 157 | 904 | 665 | 315 | 665 | 354 | 354 | 904 | 315 | 315 | 904 | 315 | 123 | 904 | 315 | 169 | 1343 | 338 |
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Information about the Marlin Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Marlin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Marlin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Marlin 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 (Marlin) 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 Marlin 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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