Surf Forecasts:
Milook surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Milook in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. 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+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milook over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the surf window ahead for our little corner of the coast. It’s a bit of a slow burn, so don't go getting your hopes up for the next few days. We’re looking at a real flat spell to kick things off.
The first few days are a total write-off. We're talking tiny, weak leftovers with onshore breezes messing up any chance of a clean wave. It's a frustrating start, and you'll be spending more time sitting on your board than actually riding. From Sunday the 9th through to the 23rd, we are starved for anything with real push. There are glimpses of small, clean waves – like the glassy Tuesday morning on the 11th or that glassy Saturday morning on the 22nd – but they're just too small to be worth the paddle. The energy is just pathetic, we're talking single digits and weak values in the tens for the combined swell energy.
Now, hold on, because there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The one standout, the one that's got my attention, is the early session on Monday, the 24th of August. Finally, we get a pulse of proper swell. It’s not going to be huge, but it's a real step up. We're looking at a clean 5ft of west-northwest swell with a period of 7 seconds. The morning is looking good with light east-northeast winds, which will be cross-offshore at Milook, keeping the faces clean and lined up.
This is the pick of the entire 16-day stretch. The energy jumps to a moderate 245, which is the strongest we see all window. However, that short 7-second period means it won't have the punch of a long-period groundswell. It might be a bit lumpy, but it's the only time the conditions truly align for a proper surf. Milook is a reef, so it can handle this kind of swell, but the short period might make it a bit wonky if you're not used to it. The ratings suggest it's an inconsistent wave, so patience will be key. The water temperature is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, coming in at 65°F, which is nice.
After that Monday morning window, the wind swings onshore by the afternoon and it’s gone again, leaving us back in the doldrums for the rest of the outlook. So there you have it. Get your fix on that Monday morning, otherwise, it's a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 7 |
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 kJ | 6 | 6 | 15 | 33 | 14 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 60 | 96 | 89 | 108 | 185 | 196 | 151 | 78 | 99 | 65 | 78 | 53 | 175 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:21PM5.88m | 4:01AM6.01m | 4:33PM6.37m | 5:05AM6.48m | 5:30PM6.94m | 5:58AM6.96m | 6:19PM7.44m | 6:44AM7.32m | 7:04PM7.78m | 7:26AM7.51m | 7:45PM7.89m | 8:06AM7.52m | 8:24PM7.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM1.69m | 10:20AM1.55m | 10:56PM1.19m | 11:21AM1.04m | 11:52PM0.66m | 12:11PM0.57m | 00:39AM0.23m | 12:55PM0.22m | 1:22AM-0.01m | 1:36PM0.05m | 2:01AM-0.05m | 2:15PM0.08m | 2:39AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 13 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 60 | 96 | 89 | 108 | 185 | 196 | 151 | 78 | 99 | 65 | 78 | 53 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 415 | 269 | 269 | 93 | 95 | 41 | 414 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 42 | 95 | 73 | 90 | 240 | 95 | 60 | 252 | 234 |
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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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