Surf Forecasts:
Milook surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with 303 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milook over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you how it’s looking for Milook. This is a tough stretch, no two ways about it. We’re looking at a real flat spell with a lot of onshore wind and messy conditions. There’s nothing worth paddling out for in the first week, and even the second week is a real struggle to find a decent wave.
The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a full 4° warmer than what’s normal for this time of year. That’s notable – feels like a late summer bath, but the waves are the problem.
Right now, we’ve got a long gap of quiet. From the start of the forecast right through to the morning of Thursday the 21st of August, it’s mostly poor surf with small, weak swell and a lot of wind blowing straight onshore. The energy is low, with the combined energy reading just 224 (moderate) on the morning of the 18th, but that’s paired with bumpy, onshore wind. Not worth a look.
The first real slight glimmer comes on the morning of Friday the 21st of August. The wind swings around to a light cross-offshore from the NE at just 3 mph, and the small 2ft W swell is clean. The energy is weak at 61, but it’s clean. The break is inconsistent, and it’s a reef, so it needs a bit of love. But it’s the first time in over a week you could sit on a board without getting blown off.
Then the next real stand-out – and I mean the only one worth getting excited about – is Sunday the 23rd of August. The afternoon session sees a 5ft W swell, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE at 16 mph. The combined energy jumps to 339 (moderate energy). It’s still a marginal shout, but that’s the best we’re going to get in this whole window. The water is clean, and a reef like Milook can handle a bit of size. That’s the session to target if you’re desperate for a wave.
Monday the 24th of August morning is glassy – 3 mph SW wind, but the swell is just 2ft. It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching for scraps.
After that, the wind goes strong cross-offshore for the rest of the month, but the swell stays tiny or weak. The energy climbs to 243 on the 28th, but with a 4ft W swell and a fresh 22 mph cross-offshore wind, it’s clean but blown out and likely just a choppy mess for a reef.
Bottom line: if you’re a kiter, there’s wind on offer. For a paddle surfer, I’d say the only real chance is the afternoon of the 23rd of August. That’s the standout. The rest of the run is a write-off. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
224 | 196 | 149 | 104 | 99 | 108 | 64 | 55 | 39 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 30 | 66 | 139 | 176 | 218 | 301 | 269 | 166 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:04PM7.78m | 7:26AM7.51m | 7:45PM7.89m | 8:06AM7.52m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:55PM0.22m | 1:22AM-0.01m | 1:36PM0.05m | 2:01AM-0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 4 | W 8 | W 16 | W 17 | W 17 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | WNW 7 |
224 | 196 | 149 | 104 | 99 | 108 | 60 | 55 | 39 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 9 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 63 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 41 | 39 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 19 | 66 | 139 | 176 | 218 | 301 | 269 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 269 | 40 | 40 | 269 | 95 | 405 | 307 | 95 | 41 | 407 | 480 | 518 | 308 | 326 | 493 | 96 | 90 | 269 | 269 | 518 |
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Information about the Milook Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Milook 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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