Surf Forecasts:
Martin's Bay surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, E swell with 4,357 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Martin's Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Martin's Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Martin's Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Martin's Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
172 | 276 | 426 | 395 | 302 | 294 | 255 | 276 | 218 | 197 | 176 | 255 | 245 | 238 | 531 | 736 | 675 | 547 | 452 | 402 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:58PM0.67m | 10:00AM0.48m | 8:54PM0.63m | 12:12PM0.47m | 10:13PM0.62m | 1:27PM0.50m | 11:37PM0.63m | 2:03PM0.54m | 00:41AM0.67m | 2:30PM0.58m | 1:30AM0.71m | 2:54PM0.62m | 2:11AM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26AM0.25m | 2:15PM0.42m | 4:50AM0.25m | 3:36PM0.44m | 6:09AM0.23m | 5:23PM0.45m | 7:06AM0.20m | 6:37PM0.42m | 7:48AM0.17m | 7:27PM0.39m | 8:23AM0.15m | 8:08PM0.35m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 |
41 | 52 | 47 | 50 | 49 | 56 | 71 | 55 | 53 | 50 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 52 | 385 | — | 7 | 7 | 18 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | N 8 | SE 12 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SE 9 | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | ESE 9 |
34 | 31 | 30 | 12 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 37 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 12 | N 8 | — | — | ESE 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | N 9 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 |
3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | — | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
172 | 276 | 426 | 395 | 302 | 294 | 255 | 276 | 218 | 197 | 176 | 255 | 245 | 238 | 531 | 736 | 675 | 547 | 452 | 402 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 810 | 421 | 810 | 863 | 17 | 276 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 276 | 269 | 276 | 276 | 269 | 253 | 276 | 781 | 276 | 276 |
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Information about the Martin's Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Martin's Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Martin's Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Martin's Bay 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 (Martin's Bay) 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 Martin's Bay 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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