Surf Forecasts:
Milook surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 484 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Milook this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Milook in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milook over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Truth is, the next sixteen days are going to be a real test of your patience. More often than not, the wind is going to be all over the place and the surf is going to be junk. You’re going to have to be picky about when you even bother paddling out.
We start with a solid stretch of poor conditions. The wind is up and the swell is weak and messy through the first few days. You're looking at a lot of onshore slop. Things improve slightly around the 24th when the wind turns offshore and cleans things up, but by then the swell has completely died. It’ll be glassy, but tiny. Then the wind swings around and messes it up again. A lot of waiting for nothing.
We get a little pulse of energy on the 26th, but it’s accompanied by rough, onshore winds, making it a complete mess.
Now, for the one moment that might get your heart pumping: the 31st of August. A solid, powerful groundswell rolls in, with waves hitting around 7 feet. The energy in the water is intense. But here’s the catch – it’s coming with a strong, howling onshore wind. This is not a day for the faint of heart. It’s going to be big, unruly, and only for experienced surfers who are ready for a fight.
After that, we get a bit of a let-up. The 2nd of September sees a new swell with lighter winds, giving us a brief, more manageable window for some fun waves, though nothing epic.
The water is much warmer than we’d expect this time of year, which is a small win. But overall, this forecast is about picking your battles and surviving the blown-out days. Stay patient, and wait for the ocean to give us a break.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 60 | 106 | 403 | 311 | 484 | 198 | 88 | 66 | 22 | 45 | 39 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 51 | 192 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:37AM6.11m | 10:58PM5.88m | 11:20AM5.60m | 11:47PM5.33m | 12:17PM5.15m | 00:57AM4.92m | 1:41PM4.90m | 2:32AM4.82m | 3:15PM5.02m | 3:54AM5.09m | 4:22PM5.42m | 4:49AM5.52m | 5:09PM5.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM1.66m | 5:06AM1.96m | 5:31PM2.18m | 5:58AM2.45m | 6:37PM2.61m | 7:18AM2.77m | 8:13PM2.77m | 8:57AM2.75m | 9:43PM2.56m | 10:11AM2.41m | 10:43PM2.13m | 11:01AM1.94m | 11:26PM1.64m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 11 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 16 | W 16 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 57 | 5 | 5 | 164 | 484 | 198 | 88 | 66 | 7 | 36 | 39 | 18 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 51 | 192 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | — | — | W 14 | SW 14 | W 14 | W 16 | W 13 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | NNW 3 | W 13 | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 45 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 16 | NW 4 | SW 15 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 11 | WNW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 60 | 106 | 403 | 311 | — | 26 | 43 | 21 | — | — | 26 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 409 | 510 | 240 | 100 | 577 | 42 | 62 | 62 | 93 | 3 | 232 | 12 | 94 | 94 | 12 | 320 | 286 | 249 | 41 | 95 | 45 |
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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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