Surf Forecasts:
Milook surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Milook this week:
The surf forecast for Milook over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Milook in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milook over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, looking at the whole picture, it’s a proper struggle. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but it's a long, flat stretch with next to nothing happening. The first real shot at a wave doesn't come until the 22nd of August, and even then, it's a whisper. For the most part, we’re looking at a long gap of about a week with no real surf to speak of.
The only spot on the radar is Milook (a reef break). It's inconsistent at the best of times, and this is not the best of times. The water is sitting at 67°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're sitting there waiting.
The first tiny flicker of hope arrives on the morning of Saturday the 22nd of August. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the west, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the northeast, which keeps things clean. The energy is pathetic though, just 47 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It’s barely surfable. The afternoon picks up a touch to 2ft, same clean conditions, and the energy bumps to a still-weak 63. It’s not good, but it’s the best we’ve got. You’d be scratching for anything.
The rest of the window is a write-off. Onshore winds, tiny swell, and short periods dominate. The only notable mention is the morning of Friday the 28th of August, where we get a glassy 1ft swell from the west-southwest. It’s clean, but it's just too small to do anything with.
It’s a tough outlook. The breaks are inconsistent, and the swell just isn't there. Don't expect much. If you're desperate, that Saturday the 22nd is your only real chance, but keep your expectations on the floor. The good news is, it tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 46 | 57 | 40 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 87 | 64 | 143 | 88 | 44 | 53 | 129 | 86 | 104 | 100 | 74 | 51 | 47 | 47 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:24PM7.79m | 8:44AM7.36m | 9:02PM7.48m | 9:21AM7.04m | 9:40PM7.01m | 9:58AM6.61m | 10:18PM6.46m | 10:37AM6.11m | 10:58PM5.88m | 11:20AM5.60m | 11:47PM5.33m | 12:17PM5.15m | 00:57AM4.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:15PM0.08m | 2:39AM0.11m | 2:52PM0.29m | 3:14AM0.44m | 3:28PM0.66m | 3:49AM0.90m | 4:05PM1.13m | 4:25AM1.42m | 4:44PM1.66m | 5:06AM1.96m | 5:31PM2.18m | 5:58AM2.45m | 6:37PM2.61m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 4 | W 5 | W 18 | — | W 17 | W 17 | W 6 | W 9 | W 16 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 46 | 57 | 40 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 44 | 7 | 5 | 38 | 104 | 54 | 37 | 51 | 36 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 7 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | W 17 | W 16 | — | SW 16 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 16 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 10 | 54 | 8 | 8 | 36 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | W 16 | W 13 | W 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | 35 | 32 | 22 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 87 | 64 | 143 | 88 | — | 53 | 129 | 86 | — | 100 | 74 | — | 47 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 406 | 234 | 231 | 417 | 415 | 307 | 269 | 240 | 326 | 786 | 326 | 95 | 269 | 240 | 297 | 90 | 240 | 39 | 62 | 240 | 62 |
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The above surf forecast table for Milook provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Milook can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Milook 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 (Milook) 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).
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