
Surf Forecasts:
Moody Point surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with 147 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moody Point this week:
The surf forecast for Moody Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Moody Point in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moody Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at Moody Point and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. This is a reef break that’s super exposed to the southeast, but the swell just isn’t cooperating. Most of the time, the waves are too small to even get excited about, and when there’s a little bump of energy, the wind messes it up or the period is too short to hold a decent line.
Right now, starting from Saturday the 25th through the 29th, we’re lucky to see anything over 3ft and the period is a short, weak 7 seconds. The combined energy barely gets into the double digits, topping out at 85 (weak energy). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s a messy, choppy affair. I wouldn’t bother paddling out.
The first real shift comes on Thursday morning, July 30th. We get a pulse of 4ft swell from the ESE, still a short 6-second period, but suddenly the energy jumps to 164 (moderate wave energy). The wind goes offshore from the NNW at 16 mph, cleaning things up. For a few hours that morning, it’s surfable, but it’s still pretty ordinary. The water temp is a shockingly cold 59° – that’s 6° colder than normal for this time of year, which is very unusual. The wind stays favourable through Friday afternoon, but the swell drops fast. Friday afternoon, July 31st, sees a glassy 2ft from the SE with a 10-second period, but the energy is down to 86 (weak). It’s the cleanest of the run, but it’s small.
After that, we hit a big gap. From Saturday, August 1st, right through to Sunday, August 9th, the surf is non-existent or terrible. The swell is tiny – mostly 1.0ft to 2ft – and the wind is almost always cross-onshore, onshore, or just messy. There’s a brief moment on Thursday afternoon, August 6th, where the swell reaches 4ft from the S with a 6-second period and energy of 129 (moderate), but the wind is onshore, so it’s junk. Then on Sunday, August 9th, we get a 4ft S swell with a 5-second period and energy of 112 (moderate), but it’s cross-shore with a risk of thunderstorms. Not worth the drive.
Honestly, the only half-decent window is the morning of Thursday, July 30th, especially if you’re an advanced surfer who can handle a short-period, wind-affected wave. The offshore wind will make it rideable, but don’t expect any magic. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s a complete dud. This is one of those stretches where the forecast can change, but right now, I’d be looking for a different hobby.
Stay patient, or go get a kite.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 48 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 46 | 48 | 38 | 43 | 31 | 47 | 123 | 98 | 147 | 73 | 44 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:18PM2.73m | 10:03AM2.34m | 10:06PM2.78m | 10:49AM2.39m | 10:49PM2.83m | 11:30AM2.46m | 11:29PM2.88m | 12:08PM2.52m | 00:08AM2.92m | 12:44PM2.58m | 00:46AM2.93m | 1:19PM2.65m | 1:24AM2.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:59PM0.59m | 3:49AM0.27m | 3:48PM0.56m | 4:34AM0.22m | 4:32PM0.52m | 5:14AM0.16m | 5:13PM0.46m | 5:52AM0.12m | 5:52PM0.41m | 6:27AM0.08m | 6:29PM0.35m | 7:00AM0.06m | 7:07PM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 44 | 22 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 |
41 | 48 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 46 | 48 | 37 | 43 | 31 | 47 | 123 | 98 | 147 | 73 | 42 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | — | E 6 | — | ESE 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 |
— | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 21 | — | 13 | 24 | 38 | 33 | 17 | 37 | 41 | 28 | 26 | 63 | 44 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | SSE 4 | E 7 | — | — | SSE 11 | — | — | S 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | S 4 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 844 | 3 | 226 | 997 | 3 | 597 | 2056 | 3 | 468 | 2056 | 590 | 372 | 361 | 213 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Information about the Moody Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Moody Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Moody Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Moody Point 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 Point) 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 Moody Point 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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