Surf Forecasts:
Moody Point surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moody Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gutted, absolutely gutted. I’ve been staring at the charts for Moody Point and there is just nothing out there for the next couple of weeks that’s gonna get the heart racing. This is about as dead as it gets for a reef setup that’s supposed to be exposed to the good stuff. We’re looking at a serious dry spell, folks.
The first week is a complete write-off. From Wednesday the 26th through to at least Monday the 31st, we have nothing but tiny, junky swell. We’re talking ankle-biters, 1ft to 3ft on offer, and a lot of that is coming in on a cross-on wind, which is just going to chop it all up. The energy readings are pathetic, mostly in the double digits – 49, 46, 29 – weak, weak, weak. There is a little peak in the wave energy mid-week, hitting 124 and 116, but it’s still just a messy cross-on breeze and poor conditions. Don’t even bother waxing your board for this, you’ll spend more time untangling your leash than anything else. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is not far off the average for this time of year, so a full spring suit is the go-to but remember, that’s the only thing that’s normal about this period.
Then, we get a tease. Tuesday the 1st of September has a period where the wind swings around to the NW and goes glassy. Finally, some clean conditions. But, and it’s a big but, the swell is a pathetic 1ft with a weak energy of just 21. It’s flat, just with a shiny surface. That’s not surf, that’s a pond. It’s a real “should’ve been there yesterday” kind of vibe.
Now, the first real signs of life appear on Wednesday the 2nd. The swell starts to build, with the morning showing 5ft and the energy jumping to 165. It’s still cross-on and a bit messy, but there’s a pulse. By Thursday the 3rd, we get the only real standout in the whole 16-day window. The wind swings around to the NNE, giving us a clean cross-off, and the swell pushes up to 6ft in the morning with a massive jump in energy to 804. That’s a proper punch of energy for this spot. The direction is from the E, which is right in line with what Moody Point wants. However, the period is only 8 seconds, so while the size is there, it might not be the most powerful, lined-up swell. Still, this is the day to be out there. It’s a decent size, so if you’re a beginner, this is now pushing past your comfort zone at nearly 2m – you need to have your wits about you. This all drops back off pretty quickly though, as the afternoon sees the energy halve to 316, and by Friday the 4th it’s back to mush.
After that brief flurry, it’s another dead stretch. From Friday the 4th through to the end of the forecast on Thursday the 10th, the swell just fades away again. The energy levels drop back down to the low 100s and then to double digits. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-on, keeping things messy. There is a blip on Tuesday the 8th with 5ft of swell, but the period drops to a junky 6 seconds and it’s coming from the SSE, which is cross-on and just messy. That’s a close-out machine for a beach break, but this is a reef, so it’s just going to be a fat, crumbly mess.
Honestly, this is a textbook “blank run” for Moody Point. It’s a spot that needs a specific window, and this isn’t it. If you’re desperate, keep your eye on that Thursday the 3rd. That’s your one and only shot at something with a bit of grunt and a clean wind. Otherwise, save your petrol money. The surf will come back eventually, it always does, but for the next week and a half, it is looking grim.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 |
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40 | 74 | 107 | 102 | 74 | 60 | 55 | 95 | 61 | 55 | 42 | 29 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 15 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:55AM2.51m | 11:00PM2.87m | 11:33AM2.62m | 11:40PM2.92m | 12:08PM2.72m | 00:18AM2.95m | 12:43PM2.82m | 00:57AM2.95m | 1:19PM2.90m | 1:37AM2.92m | 1:57PM2.97m | 2:20AM2.85m | 2:38PM3.01m | 3:06AM2.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM0.38m | 5:17AM0.12m | 5:23PM0.27m | 5:51AM0.06m | 6:01PM0.17m | 6:25AM0.03m | 6:40PM0.09m | 7:00AM0.01m | 7:20PM0.02m | 7:37AM0.02m | 8:03PM-0.02m | 8:17AM0.05m | 8:49PM-0.02m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 |
40 | 74 | 107 | 102 | 74 | 57 | 29 | 95 | 61 | 55 | 42 | 29 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 10 | SSE 4 | — | E 11 | E 10 | SE 8 | E 10 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | S 3 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | S 5 | — | — | E 14 | ENE 3 | ESE 12 |
5 | 11 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 55 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | E 14 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
4 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NNE 2 | NE 4 | SE 2 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — |
— | 1 | 7 | 3 | 42 | 60 | 48 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 883 | 37 | 54 | 883 | 37 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 268 | 268 | 592 | 54 | 951 | 273 | 226 | 1322 | 1322 | 1322 | 329 |
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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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