
Surf Forecasts:
Moody Point surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 5PM (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 Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moody Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve looked over the charts for our local stretch, mostly focusing on Moody Point. It’s a reef setup that takes an SE swell, and over the next couple of weeks, it’s gonna be a real mixed bag. A lot of flat spells, but there *is* a window worth getting excited about.
Right now, the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first week is pretty lean. We’ve got tiny, weak swells on Monday, September 14th, with a bit of offshore wind but only 1ft to 2ft of swell. The combined energy is a puny 27 to 64, so don’t expect much. The period is short too, around 8-9 seconds. It’s surfable for a longboard on Monday morning if you’re desperate, but it’s pretty ordinary.
The rest of that week into the weekend is a write-off. The swell drops, the wind goes wrong, and the energy stays below 40. There’s a glassy moment on Thursday afternoon, September 17th, but with only 1ft of short-period stuff, it’s not worth paddling out for.
Then we hit a change. Sunday, September 20th, is the first real standout. The morning sees a glassy, clean surf with a 4ft swell from the SSE. The period is a short 6 seconds, but the combined energy jumps to a moderate 155. The afternoon drops slightly to 3ft but stays glassy with a 108 energy. It’s the best of the first week by a mile.
Now, the real one to circle on your calendar is Saturday, September 26th. The morning session is the absolute highlight of this whole outlook. We’re looking at a solid 6ft swell from the ESE with an 11-second period. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, which on a reef like Moody Point should set up really well. The combined energy is a strong 667. The wind is a light, clean cross-offshore from the NNE. It’s going to be good. Because it’s a long-period swell at a reef, the sets will be well-defined and the paddling out won't be a mission. The crowd profile says it’s ‘often’ busy, so expect company for this one. That morning is the call.
Leading up to that, Thursday and Friday, September 24th and 25th, see a big pulse of swell hitting 8ft to 8ft, but the wind is a messy cross-shore, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. The combined energy gets up into the 1000s, which is very strong, but it’s not a paddle surfer’s friend with that wind. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for the kite crew than us.
After that Saturday morning peak, the winds turn onshore and the surf fades again quickly through the end of September. There’s a last chance of some small, clean offshore waves on Monday, September 28th, but it’s only 2ft.
So, to sum it up: there’s a lot of flat or rubbish conditions, but don’t sleep on Sunday, September 20th for a glassy, knee-to-waist high session. The absolute winner, however, is the morning of Saturday, September 26th – solid chest-to-head high, long period, and clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
21 | 27 | 51 | 45 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 1:51AM2.90m | 2:06PM3.00m | 2:35AM2.74m | 2:48PM2.91m | 3:21AM2.58m | 3:32PM2.80m | 4:09AM2.43m | 4:19PM2.69m | 5:01AM2.31m | 5:10PM2.60m | 5:57AM2.23m | 6:07PM2.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:48AM0.08m | 8:18PM-0.03m | 8:30AM0.23m | 9:04PM0.09m | 9:14AM0.37m | 9:53PM0.22m | 10:01AM0.52m | 10:46PM0.34m | 10:52AM0.63m | 11:42PM0.43m | 11:50AM0.70m | 00:42AM0.46m | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:55 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 |
9 | 27 | 51 | 45 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | SE 6 | E 15 | NE 5 | SE 7 | E 5 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | SSE 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ENE 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 11 |
21 | — | 13 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 15 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | 7 | 7 | 16 | — | 3 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | NNW 2 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 2 | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 4 |
— | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 223 | 377 | 316 | 3 | 597 | 590 | 592 | 592 | 1316 | 433 | 54 | 153 | 287 | 592 | 592 | 592 | 957 | 1322 | 883 |
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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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