Surf Forecasts:
Moody Point surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Moody Point in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moody Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Moody Point.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day stretch is lookin’ pretty flat and ugly for Moody Point. There’s no real swell to speak of, and the wind is a mess for most of it. We’re gonna be stuck with tiny, weak waves and a lot of cross-onshore junk. The only bright spots are a couple of glassy windows where the ocean might let you float around, but nobody’s gettin’ their adrenaline fix.
The first real chance to even get wet is on Sunday, August 23rd. The morning comes in with a glassy calm, barely a breath of wind, and the swell is just a measly 3 ft from the ESE. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s all wind chop. The combined energy is weak (62). It’s surfable, but barely – very ordinary. The afternoon stays glassy with the same tiny 2 ft waves. It’s a session for a longboard and a lot of patience.
Then we drop back into a long stretch of nothing. From Monday the 24th all the way through to Friday the 28th, it’s just poor conditions with tiny waves and cross or cross-off winds. Nothing to write home about.
The next flicker of hope shows up on Saturday, August 29th. The morning is glassy again, dead calm, and the swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SE with an 8-second period. The combined energy finally climbs into the moderate range (111). It’s still not good, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The waves are small, but that glassy surface will make it look a million times better than it is. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no shock to the system.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The last week of August and into September is a solid run of tiny, onshore slop. The swell doesn’t even crack 3 ft until Thursday, September 3rd, when the energy jumps to 132, but it’s accompanied by a moderate cross-onshore breeze and a 3 ft SE swell. The conditions are still poor. The best chance for a clean wave at the end of the run comes on Friday, September 4th, with a 3 ft SE swell, a clean cross-off wind, and a combined energy of 122. It’s surfable, but again, very ordinary.
So, the standout? It’s gotta be the Saturday, August 29th morning session. It’s the only time the glassy conditions line up with a combined energy over 100. It’s not a stand-out swell, but for this forecast, it’s the best of a bad bunch. The wind is perfect, but the waves are small. For the experts, this is a snooze. For the beginners, it’s safe and clean. The crowds at Moody Point are often a problem, but with surf this small, you might have the place to yourself.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 |
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43 | 49 | 38 | 38 | 35 | 24 | 37 | 55 | 44 | 30 | 62 | 21 | 49 | 39 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:55PM2.66m | 6:38AM2.27m | 6:51PM2.61m | 7:38AM2.23m | 7:48PM2.61m | 8:36AM2.25m | 8:43PM2.65m | 9:28AM2.32m | 9:33PM2.72m | 10:14AM2.41m | 10:19PM2.80m | 10:55AM2.51m | 11:00PM2.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:26AM0.39m | 12:31PM0.63m | 1:25AM0.42m | 1:29PM0.67m | 2:23AM0.40m | 2:26PM0.64m | 3:15AM0.34m | 3:17PM0.58m | 4:01AM0.27m | 4:03PM0.48m | 4:41AM0.19m | 4:44PM0.38m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 26 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 8 |
43 | 49 | 38 | 38 | 35 | 24 | 37 | 55 | 44 | 30 | 62 | 21 | 49 | 39 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | SE 15 | E 4 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | E 13 | SSE 4 |
— | 4 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 15 | SE 14 | E 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | E 13 | S 7 |
— | — | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | NE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | SE 6 | S 4 |
1 | — | 4 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 18 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 3 | 468 | 2914 | 3 | 825 | 74 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 158 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 54 | 468 | 287 | 268 | 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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