Surf Forecasts:
Milook surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 680 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 1.1m and 6s 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milook over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough watch for the next week or so. We're looking at a proper run of flat, messy conditions that'll test your patience. The first recommendation doesn't pop up until Tuesday the 25th of August, so that's a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for. The pattern is pretty grim; onshore winds are the norm, and the swell is small and weak. The water's a bit of a shocker too – a whopping 4°F warmer than usual, sitting at 66°F when we finally get a reading on the 18th. That's a big anomaly for this time of year.
The only spot that's holding any kind of promise is Milook. This is a reef break that's exposed to the swell, but it's inconsistent and can get crowded. Don't expect a party wave here.
The first real flicker of life comes on Tuesday the 25th of August. The morning sees a bump in the swell, with a 6ft wave from the WSW, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore. The combined energy is moderate at 537. It's still a bit of a gamble, the guidance says "marginal," but that's the best we've seen in days. The period is a short 9 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and won't have that groundswell punch.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. The 27th of August Thursday morning offers a tiny, glassy 3ft wave from the west with a combined energy of 148. It's surfable, but "very ordinary" is the word. The ESE wind is glassy, so it'll look pretty, but there's no power in it.
Then on the 28th of August, Friday morning, we get a similar story: a 3ft swell from the west with a clean ENE cross-offshore wind. Again, the energy is low at 99. It's a knee-high dribbler at best.
Honestly, there's no true standout here. If you're absolutely desperate for a paddle, the best bet is the morning of the 25th of August. That 6ft swell with clean wind is the only window where you might get a couple of fun ones. But even then, it's a long way from firing. Don't get your hopes up.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 175 | 100 | 123 | 57 | 235 | 320 | 452 | 380 | 160 | 66 | 47 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 517 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 6 | W 17 | W 6 | W 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 100 | 6 | 47 | 5 | 15 | 452 | 380 | 160 | 66 | 47 | 28 | 8 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 517 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 17 | — | W 9 | — | SW 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | W 14 | W 16 | W 16 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 8 | — | W 14 | W 13 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | 57 | — | 10 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 29 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 12 | — | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 14 | — | W 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | — | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | — | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | ENE 2 | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | 175 | — | 123 | — | 235 | 320 | — | — | 113 | 28 | 21 | — | 1 | 9 | 19 | — | 7 | — | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 405 | 90 | 90 | 269 | 228 | 96 | 100 | 3 | 39 | 95 | 3 | 12 | 82 | 12 | 102 | 94 | 109 | 109 | 72 | 0 |
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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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