Surf Forecasts:
Moose surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SE swell with 658 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period with SE 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Moose in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Sep 05) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moose over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the Moose zone for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim start. The first few days are a write-off, with barely a bump and onshore junk. We’re looking at a solid gap of nothing worth paddling out for until Friday the 4th of September.
Now, Friday the 4th of September morning sees a spike in the swell, pushing up to 8ft from the SE but with a short, weak period of only 7 seconds. The wind is onshore and the combined energy is moderate (588). It’s a messy, wind-affected beast, and honestly, that kind of size with that wind and period is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session. It’s not for beginners; it’s too big and ugly.
The first real glimmer of hope comes later that Friday afternoon. The wind drops right back to a light cross-on breeze, and the swell drops to a still-sizeable 8ft from the SE. The energy is still moderate (550), but the conditions are “marginal” at best. It’s a maybe, but not a standout.
Here’s the one moment that’s worth circling on the calendar: Saturday the 5th of September afternoon. The wind swings around to the NW at 9 mph, going clean offshore. The swell settles to a very surfable 4ft from the E, with a period bumping up to 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (284). This is clean, offshore, and the best-looking window in the whole run. The water temp is a notable 69°F, which is 9°F above normal – much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the thick suit at home. Keep your eyes peeled for the crowd, because this spot gets busy often, especially when it’s this clean.
The rest of the run is a bit of a struggle. Sunday the 6th has some size but the wind is too strong, and the following week is a mix of onshore slop, fresh breezes, and tiny swell. The morning of Tuesday the 8th of September offers a clean 2ft from the E, but it’s small and ordinary. The only other whisper of a chance is the morning of Sunday the 13th of September, with a clean 5ft from the E, but the wind is cross-off and the conditions are only marginal.
So, the highlight is that Saturday afternoon session. It’s the one to aim for. The rest of the week is a waiting game after that. Forecasts can change, but right now, that’s the pick. Stay tuned.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 10 | 30 | 23 | 38 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 46 | 588 | 550 | 233 | 433 | 161 | 137 | 190 | 180 | 125 | 87 | 68 | 53 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:54PM1.53m | 12:12PM1.68m | 00:45AM1.45m | 1:03PM1.62m | 1:46AM1.38m | 2:05PM1.57m | 2:59AM1.34m | 3:17PM1.53m | 4:19AM1.35m | 4:33PM1.54m | 5:30AM1.42m | 5:41PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.22m | 6:14AM0.32m | 6:56PM0.25m | 7:03AM0.39m | 7:52PM0.29m | 8:01AM0.46m | 8:57PM0.33m | 9:09AM0.51m | 10:09PM0.33m | 10:27AM0.52m | 11:22PM0.29m | 11:43AM0.46m | 00:27AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 30 | 23 | 38 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 17 | — | 550 | 233 | 433 | 161 | 137 | 190 | 180 | 125 | 87 | 68 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 5 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SE 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 16 | 117 | 57 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 8 | — | SE 9 | S 9 | — | SW 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | NE 2 | ENE 4 | E 4 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | — | NW 2 | WNW 2 | SW 3 | SW 5 | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 2 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 46 | 588 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2441 | 2 | 1363 | 2441 | 768 | 792 | 592 | 592 | 592 | 97 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2349 | 121 | 2441 | 1113 | 8 |
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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).
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