Surf Forecasts:
Milook surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, W swell with 1,147 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Milook this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Milook in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milook over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is pretty grim. There’s a lot of slop, a lot of wind, and not much to get excited about. We’ve got a dry spell running from now until the 6th of September, with a few days of small, messy, or blown-out conditions. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the morning of Sunday the 6th of September.
The Standout:
That Sunday morning, the 6th of September, is the best bet by a long shot. Milook is looking at a solid 6ft of swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a nice, clean groundswell. The real kicker is the wind: light and cross-offshore from the SSE at just 6 mph. That’s going to groom those waves into clean lines. The combined energy is up there at 511 (moderate wave energy), so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s a reef break, so it’s geared towards intermediate surfers. It’s rated as inconsistent, and it is often crowded, so expect some company if you’re out there. The water is sitting at 66°F, which is a massive 4°F warmer than usual – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real treat.
The Run-Down:
Before that, don’t hold your breath. The 26th and 27th of August are tiny, with 2ft and 1.0ft of weak, short-period swell. The wind is cross-off at times, but the swell energy is weak (36 and 12). It’s a washout.
The 28th of August sees a bump in size to 6ft, but it’s cross-on with a strong breeze (19 mph), making it lumpy and messy. The combined energy of 255, but it’s a write-off for decent surfing.
The 29th has a 5ft swell, but it’s onshore and howling. The 30th is a bit better with a cross-off wind, but the swell is still only 5ft.
The 31st of August kicks up a 8ft swell from the west with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 1147 (strong wave energy). That sounds heavy, but it’s a direct onshore wind from the WNW. That’s going to be a messy, blown-out wall. For experts only, and even then, it’s not recommended.
The 1st of September is similar, with onshore winds and dropping swell. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th of September are a mix of cross-on winds, onshore winds, and small, weak swell. The 5th is a marginal call with a 6ft swell but onshore wind.
The Second Week:
After the 6th, things drop off again. The 7th of September has a bit of cross-off wind and a 5ft swell, but it’s marginal. The 8th is small and onshore. The 9th and 10th are a mess of strong onshore winds and short-period, weak swell. Not much to see there.
So, to sum it up: the only real shot is that Sunday morning, the 6th of September. Get on it if you can, because the forecast doesn’t look like it’ll hold.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
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32 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 255 | 194 | 173 | 138 | 359 | 987 | 341 | 294 | 567 | 1147 | 813 | 454 | 347 | 223 | 105 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:47PM6.43m | 6:05AM6.44m | 6:21PM6.88m | 6:38AM6.83m | 6:54PM7.24m | 7:11AM7.13m | 7:26PM7.48m | 7:43AM7.31m | 7:59PM7.57m | 8:17AM7.35m | 8:33PM7.50m | 8:52AM7.24m | 9:10PM7.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:02AM1.17m | 12:14PM1.01m | 00:35AM0.76m | 12:46PM0.65m | 1:06AM0.45m | 1:17PM0.39m | 1:37AM0.26m | 1:48PM0.27m | 2:08AM0.22m | 2:20PM0.28m | 2:40AM0.33m | 2:54PM0.45m | 3:15AM0.59m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 12 | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 8 |
32 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 23 | — | — | 173 | 3 | — | 987 | 341 | 294 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 105 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 |
1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | — | SW 7 | WSW 4 | W 7 | W 6 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | — |
— | 1 | — | 7 | 9 | 255 | 194 | — | 138 | 359 | — | — | — | 567 | 1147 | 813 | 454 | 347 | 223 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 401 | 328 | 328 | 89 | 56 | 228 | 232 | 16 | 234 | 240 | 96 | 16 | 194 | 48 | 267 | 240 | 530 | 100 | 232 | 53 |
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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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