
Surf Forecasts:
Morgans Bay surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,978 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Morgans Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Morgans Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Morgans Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morgans Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the scoop on what’s coming up at Morgans Bay. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so let’s get into it.
We’re starting off on Wednesday morning, the 5th of August, with some real promise. The water’s sitting at 67.3°F – that’s bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. You’ve got a clean 4.3ft swell from the east, period around 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the north at just 3 mph. The combined energy is solid at 411, and it’s feeling like a good session for the beginner-friendly crew. This is about as clean as it gets – light winds, decent little waves, and the break is fairly consistent. Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, so get in early if you can.
The afternoon sees a shift – wind picks up from the east-northeast at 6 mph, turning it cross-shore, and the energy bumps up to 539, but the quality drops off. It’s still the same 4.3ft swell, but the wind messes with the surface a bit. Not a write-off, but the morning is the clear winner.
Thursday the 6th takes a turn for the worse. The swell drops to 3.0ft from the south-southwest, with a long 15-second period, but the wind is on it from the southwest at 12 mph, creating a cross-chop. The energy is moderate at 619, but the chop makes it messy. By the afternoon, it’s cross-onshore and choppy – not worth paddling out for.
Friday the 7th is similar – a bit of a write-off. The swell is around 3.9ft in the morning, but the wind is up and the surface is lumpy. The afternoon gets worse with 16 mph cross-shore winds. Just skip it.
Saturday the 8th morning brings a glimmer of hope. The swell pushes to 4.6ft from the south-southwest, with a long 15-second period, and the wind is light out of the northeast at 3 mph, so it’s glassy. The energy jumps to 1117, which is moderate-to-strong. The only catch is the long period – that groundswell can make the waves a bit straight at a beach break, but Morgans Bay handles it okay. The score is a bit marginal due to tide, but it’s a solid look. The afternoon is lighter, with the swell dropping to 4.3ft and cross-shore winds, but still worth a look.
Sunday the 9th goes downhill again. The morning has 4.6ft swell but the wind is howling from the southwest at 16 mph, creating a cross-chop. The energy is 990, but it’s not clean. The afternoon gets worse – the swell jumps to 8.2ft from the south-southwest, with 19 mph winds and a lumpy cross-chop. That’s getting big for beginners, but the wind is just too strong for a good paddle session.
Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are a write-off. The swell is big – 9.8ft on Monday morning and 7.5ft in the afternoon – but the wind is cross-onshore and strong, with rain. The energy is through the roof on Monday morning at 2035, but it’s just messy. Tuesday is similar, with 6.2ft and 5.2ft swells, but the wind is relentless. Kite surfers might be eyeing this up, but for a paddle board, it’s a no-go.
Wednesday the 12th morning sees a change
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, near gales from the SSE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
320 | 260 | 458 | 382 | 362 | 745 | 406 | 304 | 717 | 720 | 606 | 379 | 1468 | 3978 | 2088 | 1528 | 753 | 636 | 1380 | 946 | 387 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:53PM1.38m | 8:12AM1.15m | 8:56PM1.26m | 9:37AM1.03m | 10:41PM1.18m | 11:54AM1.03m | 00:36AM1.22m | 1:27PM1.18m | 1:50AM1.35m | 2:25PM1.36m | 2:41AM1.48m | 3:10PM1.53m | 3:23AM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:27PM0.31m | 2:14AM0.44m | 2:19PM0.44m | 3:30AM0.54m | 3:45PM0.56m | 5:29AM0.57m | 5:55PM0.57m | 7:11AM0.46m | 7:30PM0.45m | 8:12AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.30m | 8:56AM0.16m | 9:17PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 |
320 | 260 | 260 | 382 | 362 | 745 | 406 | 304 | 717 | 720 | 606 | 379 | 1468 | 1002 | 232 | 1528 | 753 | 636 | 1380 | 946 | 277 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ESE 11 | SSW 12 | S 15 | — | — | SSW 12 |
30 | 146 | 458 | 149 | 118 | 92 | 85 | 105 | 64 | 198 | 175 | 123 | 151 | 96 | 68 | 308 | 579 | 447 | — | — | 387 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 11 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | ESE 11 | S 14 | — | — | S 11 |
61 | 29 | 47 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 105 | — | 18 | — | — | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 67 | 249 | 102 | — | — | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | E 4 | E 9 | ENE 5 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 |
53 | 53 | — | 107 | 88 | — | 22 | 251 | 60 | — | 18 | 44 | — | 3978 | 2088 | 1272 | 753 | 635 | 789 | 674 | 432 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 68 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 297 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 760 | 1188 | 2956 | 356 | 379 | 406 | 523 |
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The above surf forecast table for Morgans Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Morgans Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Morgans Bay 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 (Morgans Bay) 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 Morgans Bay 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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