Surf Forecasts:
Moody Beach surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moody Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Moody Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Moody Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moody Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 14 | S 4 | S 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 4 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 56 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 28 | 16 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:29AM2.85m | 11:43PM3.29m | 12:20PM2.96m | 00:36AM3.27m | 1:09PM3.02m | 1:26AM3.19m | 1:55PM3.04m | 2:16AM3.05m | 2:41PM3.01m | 3:05AM2.88m | 3:27PM2.94m | 3:54AM2.69m | 4:13PM2.84m | 4:45AM2.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM-0.01m | 5:58AM-0.30m | 6:12PM-0.08m | 6:47AM-0.28m | 7:04PM-0.11m | 7:34AM-0.20m | 7:55PM-0.08m | 8:20AM-0.07m | 8:46PM-0.01m | 9:06AM0.08m | 9:37PM0.09m | 9:53AM0.25m | 10:31PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 15 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 39 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 28 | 8 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | S 7 | NE 4 | — | SE 9 | SE 7 | E 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | E 15 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | WNW 2 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | S 4 | S 3 | S 5 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | SSE 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 56 | — | — | 1 | — | 16 | 52 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2774 | 2848 | 477 | 369 | 2 | 2610 | 600 | 3514 | 593 | 477 | 593 | 1828 | 1734 | 1951 | 2 | 222 | 222 | 225 | 226 | 469 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for Moody Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Moody Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Moody Beach 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 (Moody Beach) 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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