
Surf Forecasts:
Milook surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milook over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, it’s Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase.
The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for Milook, I won’t sugar-coat it. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, with winds all over the place and the swell struggling to get any quality to it. It’s the kind of run where you might be better off checking the forecast again in a few days, because right now, there’s not much to get excited about.
The forecast starts off flat and messy. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are total write-offs with onshore and cross-shore winds chopping up an already weak 2ft to 5ft of swell. It’s just lumpy and jumbled. There’s low energy in the water with readings around 65 to 278, which is poor. You’d be fighting for scraps.
We get a bit of a pulse of longer period swell on Friday the 11th, with 4ft of W swell at 10 seconds. But again, unfavourable winds ruin it. The water temp is a notable 66° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year at the primary spot, but that’s about the only positive.
The weekend of the 12th and 13th brings more of the same. Saturday has some energy, 5ft, but it’s from a short, choppy 7 second period and there’s a fresh cross-onshore breeze on it. Sunday has a bit more punch in the water with the energy reading hitting 386, offering 5ft at 10 seconds, but it’s still cross-on and choppy. Not clean, not inviting.
Early next week, Monday and Tuesday, the swell backs right off. Tuesday the 15th actually goes clean with some cross-offshore winds, but the swell is down to 2-3ft and weak. There’s a bit of shape but not enough push to really do much on. It’s a tease.
Now, the standout in terms of size comes mid-week on Wednesday the 16th. The swell jumps up to a solid 10ft at 9 seconds, with the energy meter going nuts at 1208. That is some serious raw power. But here’s the catch: it’s blowing a fresh 35 km/h onshore wind and the whole thing is going to be a lumpy, blown-out mess. At that size, with those winds, this is not a paddle-surfing setup at the beach. That’s more like a kite-surfing day. It’s only for the most experienced, and even then, you’d be looking at a washing machine.
After that big pulse, things settle down again. The rest of that week into the weekend of the 19th and 20th is small and messy, with onshore winds and weak energy. There’s another slight bump on Sunday the 20th with 5ft but the wind is cross-on again, just keeping it poor.
Looking further out, a week and a half from now, things get interesting but not for a while. By Thursday the 24th, we finally see some light cross-offshore winds predicted for the morning. By this point the swell has dropped back to 3ft at a long 11 seconds, which is clean but weak. But, the energy is weak and it might not be worth the paddle. The good call is that it’s the first real clean forecast of the whole period. It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s a glimmer of hope. There’s also a hint of something on Wednesday the 23rd with a rare 1/10 score, but it’s still cross-on and not worth the effort.
So, the bottom line is this: there’s no great day on the horizon in the near term. The swell is either too small Dory, or when it’s big, the wind ruins it. It’s a frustrating run. If you’re desperate, that Thursday the 24th might offer some clean, small waves if you’ve got a log and low expectations. Otherwise, this is a write-off. Forecasts can change, and this kind of pattern can break down, so don’t give up, but don’t hold your breath either.
Stay salty.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
245 | 136 | 60 | 43 | 203 | 522 | 307 | 188 | 107 | 165 | 239 | 484 | 386 | 279 | 146 | 104 | 78 | 84 | 60 | 175 | 948 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:19PM6.97m | 5:44AM6.96m | 6:03PM7.45m | 6:25AM7.34m | 6:43PM7.75m | 7:03AM7.55m | 7:20PM7.83m | 7:38AM7.58m | 7:55PM7.70m | 8:13AM7.43m | 8:30PM7.39m | 8:46AM7.12m | 9:04PM6.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:12AM1.01m | 11:40PM0.59m | 11:57AM0.52m | 00:22AM0.19m | 12:36PM0.18m | 00:58AM-0.02m | 1:12PM0.03m | 1:33AM-0.02m | 1:46PM0.07m | 2:05AM0.15m | 2:19PM0.28m | 2:36AM0.48m | 2:51PM0.64m | 3:08AM0.93m | |||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 15 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | — |
245 | 136 | 60 | 43 | 9 | 522 | 307 | 188 | 107 | 4 | — | 484 | 386 | 279 | 146 | 104 | 78 | 84 | 60 | 175 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WSW 8 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | W 13 | WNW 11 | — | — |
— | 15 | 3 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 40 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 8 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 7 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | SSW 2 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | W 8 |
33 | — | — | 1 | 203 | — | — | — | — | 165 | 239 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | 948 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 68 | 6 | 241 | 240 | 30 | 42 | 40 | 6 | 40 | 234 | 48 | 40 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 89 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 42 |
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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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