Surf Forecasts:
Moody Point surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Moody Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moody Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Well, folks, the outlook for Moody Point is a tough one to swallow. We've got a 16-day window here, but honestly, it's looking like a whole lot of nothing for the foreseeable future. There's a big gap right at the start with no real surf to speak of.
Let's get into it. The first record we see is for Friday, August 14th, and it's grim. We're looking at a tiny 1.0 ft swell from the southeast, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 12 mph, which would normally be a positive, but the swell is just too weak. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a measly 24, so there's just no power in the water. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, nothing too crazy.
The whole of Saturday, August 15th, is even worse, with the swell dropping to 0.3 ft. Saturday morning is glassy, but with no swell, it's just a flat lake. The rest of that weekend and into the next week is a story of tiny, weak swells - nothing over 1.0 ft and with poor wind directions.
We do see a slight pulse of energy around Monday, August 17th, with a 3 ft swell from the SSE, but the period is a short, choppy 5 seconds, and the wind is onshore. The combined energy climbs to 46, still weak. The conditions are described as "poor surf conditions" all the way through.
The only real flicker of hope comes on Friday, August 21st. The afternoon sees a 3 ft swell from the ENE, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 6 mph. The combined energy is 81, still modest, and the wave comment upgrades to "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." This is as good as it gets, and it's still not great. The swell is short period at 5 seconds, and it's not big enough to get excited about. For a break that's exposed and needs a SE swell to light up, this ENE direction is not ideal.
The rest of the forecast period is a repeat of tiny, weak, and often onshore conditions. The swell energy rarely breaks 100, and the consistency is a major issue. Moody Point is a consistent spot, but this forecast is a real flat spell. For a break that's normally a reef setup, you'd hope for better.
To be honest, with the combination of significant swell, poor surf quality, and strong wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There's just no swell to work with.
So, the best advice I can give you for this 16-day window is to find something else to do. The next real chance might be a long way off. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but the outlook is a total blank.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
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8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 86 | 218 | 127 | 65 | 101 | 75 | 35 | 41 | 59 | 118 | 114 | 113 | 47 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:02PM2.75m | 5:40AM2.37m | 5:55PM2.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:42AM0.41m | 11:27PM0.31m | 11:35AM0.55m | 00:26AM0.39m | |||||||
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
7:46 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
8 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 65 | 101 | 75 | 35 | 41 | 13 | 85 | 77 | 72 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 3 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
— | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 18 | 21 | — | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 |
3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 2 | — | NNE 3 | SSE 2 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | NNE 3 |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 86 | 218 | 127 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 59 | 118 | 114 | 113 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 951 | 1939 | 2546 | 1939 | 1781 | 1324 | 1734 | 37 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 223 | 3 | 468 | 48 | 590 | 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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