Surf Forecasts:
Milook surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, W swell with 463 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (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. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We've got a sixteen-day window, and to be honest, there's a whole lot of nothing on the horizon for most of it. We're looking at a long, flat spell that stretches from now until about the 29th of August. There are a few pulses of energy, but they're coming in with all the wrong wind, so it's just going to be a mess of onshore chop and poor surf. You'd be better off checking the tide pools.
We finally see a real change on Sunday the 30th of August. For the first time in what feels like an eternity, things line up. Milook (Cornwall) is our only real option, and while it's usually an inconsistent reef break, it might just fire. On Sunday morning, we've got a clean 5ft of west-northwest swell rolling in, with a light southerly breeze making it properly glassy. The energy is moderate at 266, which is the first sign of life we've seen. It won't be huge, but it'll be clean, and that's a win. This is the standout of the whole period. The swell direction is from the west, which lines up with the optimum for this spot.
Now, that Sunday morning session is the highlight. The afternoon gets a bit messier with a cross-shore wind, and Monday the 31st brings a bigger, but more disorganized swell. There’s a pulse of 6ft from the west-southwest on Monday morning, and the energy jumps up to 422, but the conditions are marginal. The wind is cross-offshore and the surf is clean, but the forecast flags it as questionable. It’s a step up in size, but it might be a bit lumpy and less user-friendly.
Looking further out, the 1st of September has some real size with 7ft of west-northwest swell. That's getting into the territory that's more for the experienced crew. The energy is a strong 913, but the winds are all over the place, switching from cross-shore to cross-offshore. It’s promising from a power standpoint, but you’ll need to know what you’re doing. After that, it looks like it fades out again.
So, to sum it up: if you want a wave, your window is Sunday morning the 30th. That's the one to circle. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 4 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 147 | 115 | 143 | 81 | 161 | 315 | 285 | 363 | 160 | 66 | 46 | 36 | 29 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 5 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:58AM6.61m | 10:18PM6.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM1.13m | 4:25AM1.42m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 17 | W 17 | W 9 | W 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 3 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 5 | 28 | 136 | 363 | 160 | 66 | 46 | 11 | 29 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | — | SW 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 4 | W 16 | W 9 | NNW 4 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | NNW 3 | W 14 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 13 | W 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | W 14 | — | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — | NNW 5 | — | NNW 4 | — | ENE 3 | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 147 | 115 | 143 | 81 | 161 | 315 | 285 | — | 39 | — | 6 | — | 1 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 240 | 94 | 269 | 240 | 228 | 90 | 232 | 76 | 3 | 95 | 9 | 12 | 94 | 297 | 297 | 112 | 232 | 415 | 480 | 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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