Surf Forecasts:
Moody Point surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moody Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. We’ve got one spot on the radar, Moody Point, but it’s a reef setup that’s usually inconsistent and it’s gonna be a tough watch for most of this stretch. The water temp is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small plus.
For the first several days, from the 17th through the 20th, it’s just not happening. We're looking at tiny, weak swell – nothing over 3ft – with cross and cross-on winds chopping everything up. The energy is weak too, with values mostly in the 20s to 70s. It’s gonna be a frustrating paddle-out for nothing. You’d be better off doing something else.
Friday the 21st gives us the first hint of something cleanable. A light cross-off breeze from the NNE sets up, and the swell drops to a knee-high 2ft from the ESE. It’s surfable, but only just. The energy is still weak at 56. By Sunday afternoon the 23rd, we finally get a bit of glass. The wind goes slight air, and it’s looking clean, but the swell is still that same small 2ft. Again, it’s surfable, but you’ll be fighting for every wave on a longboard.
Monday the 24th is the first real standout of the period. The wind goes glassy in the morning and offshore in the afternoon, and the swell, though smaller at 1ft, picks up some proper period – 12 seconds in the morning and 11 in the arvo. That’s real groundswell energy. It’s still small, but the clean conditions will make it feel like the best wave you’ve had in a week. A bit of a tease, really. That long period might cause it to wall up a bit at a reef like this, but it’ll be the cleanest it gets for a while.
After that, it’s a mess again. From the 25th through the 27th, the wind picks up, and conditions get choppy and poor. The swell stays tiny. Then on Thursday the 27th afternoon, the energy starts to jump up to 157, and a 4ft swell shows up from the SE, but it’s still messy with a light cross-on.
Now, here’s the one for the real crew. Friday the 28th. There’s a pulse of energy coming in – the combined energy jumps way up to 309 – and the swell pushes to 5ft from the SE with a 7-second period. The wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph, which will keep it clean. This is a proper winter swell for the experts. At 5ft, it’s pushing past the beginner zone, and on a reef like Moody Point, you’ll need to know what you’re doing. It’s still over a week out, so don’t book your flights yet, but this is the one to keep an eye on.
After that, it just fades away. The swell drops back down and the wind turns onshore again for the rest of the window. The last days of August and into September look flat and choppy. The energy just dies.
So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off. The standout is Monday the 24th if you want clean, glassy small waves. But the real swell – the one with some push – looks like it’s arriving on Friday the 28th. It’s a long way out, so don’t get too excited yet, but that's your best shot. It’s been a flat spell, but it looks like it’s trying to break.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 |
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26 | 12 | 14 | 59 | 84 | 57 | 54 | 41 | 46 | 44 | 37 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 29 | 28 | 48 | 35 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:27PM2.94m | 3:54AM2.69m | 4:13PM2.84m | 4:45AM2.52m | 5:02PM2.75m | 5:40AM2.37m | 5:55PM2.66m | 6:38AM2.27m | 6:51PM2.61m | 7:38AM2.23m | 7:48PM2.61m | 8:36AM2.25m | 8:43PM2.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:37PM0.09m | 9:53AM0.25m | 10:31PM0.20m | 10:42AM0.41m | 11:27PM0.31m | 11:35AM0.55m | 00:26AM0.39m | 12:31PM0.63m | 1:25AM0.42m | 1:29PM0.67m | 2:23AM0.40m | 2:26PM0.64m | 3:15AM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 |
7 | 6 | 14 | 59 | 84 | 57 | 54 | 41 | 46 | 44 | 37 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 17 | 28 | 48 | 35 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | E 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 7 |
2 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 18 | — | — | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 7 | SE 8 | ESE 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | NNE 3 | — | — |
26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 29 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 226 | 226 | 223 | 223 | 3 | 54 | 468 | 3 | 273 | 883 | 3 | 429 | 568 | 3 | 614 | 590 | 3 | 361 | 3 | 41 |
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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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