Surf Forecasts:
Moose surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, ESE swell with 1,016 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moose this week:
The surf forecast for Moose over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Moose in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moose over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 1°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 119 | 43 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31 | 145 | 275 | 280 | 221 | 181 | 204 | 138 | 142 | 151 | 217 | 134 | 382 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:57AM1.25m | 1:59PM1.33m | 3:07AM1.24m | 3:09PM1.30m | 4:13AM1.28m | 4:17PM1.32m | 5:06AM1.36m | 5:15PM1.37m | 5:51AM1.46m | 6:05PM1.44m | 6:32AM1.57m | 6:51PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:08AM0.70m | 8:53PM0.52m | 9:12AM0.71m | 9:52PM0.52m | 10:19AM0.68m | 10:48PM0.49m | 11:20AM0.60m | 11:37PM0.44m | 12:11PM0.48m | 00:22AM0.38m | 12:58PM0.36m | 1:05AM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | 6:25 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Feels °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | -4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 119 | 43 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 31 | 145 | 275 | 280 | 221 | 181 | 28 | 138 | 142 | 151 | 217 | 134 | 382 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 10 | — | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 9 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 2 | — | 2 | 26 | 39 | — | 14 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 26 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 | E 8 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | S 8 | SSW 9 | E 12 | S 8 | S 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 2 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | NNE 2 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 16 | 17 | — | 204 | — | — | 1 | 18 | 52 | 107 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 9 | 241 | 1933 | 1730 | 1579 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1730 | 8 | 120 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 748 | 748 |
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The above surf forecast table for Moose provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Moose can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Moose 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 (Moose) 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 Moose 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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