
Surf Forecasts:
Newcombs Hollow surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newcombs Hollow this week:
The surf forecast for Newcombs Hollow over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newcombs Hollow in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcombs Hollow over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a look at the surf ahead for the Newcombs Hollow zone. Let’s be straight with you: it’s shaping up to be a pretty lean stretch. The ocean’s got the plug pulled for most of the next sixteen days, so we’re gonna have to be patient.
We start off on Wednesday, 29th July, and it’s a rough one. A strong cross-onshore wind from the ESE at 22 mph is whipping up a lumpy, messy 4ft to 5ft swell. The combined energy is just on the edge of moderate at (138) in the afternoon, but that wind is a killer. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is not a day for a paddle, it’s a day to watch, maybe for the kites if the wind holds.
Thursday, 30th July, offers a blink of hope. The morning glass off – a light S wind at 3 mph – turns the ocean to glass. The swell is a small, clean 3ft rolling in from the ENE. The combined energy is weak (64), but the conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. A short period of 6 seconds means the waves aren’t packing much punch. The afternoon sees a cross-offshore wind, but the quality drops off.
From Friday, 31st July, through the entire first week of August, it’s a long, dry spell. The swell drops to a mere 2ft or less, and most days the combined energy sits in the weak double digits. The wind is all over the place, but mostly cross-shore or cross-offshore, keeping things clean but tiny. There’s a brief pulse on Friday morning with a 10-second period from the SE giving a combined energy of (119), but the swell height is only 2ft and the wind is up. By Sunday, 2nd August, the swell is practically gone. This is a real gap in the action.
The second week, from 6th August onward, is a wasteland. Combined energy readings are mostly in the single digits or very low double digits. The swell is virtually non-existent, with heights of 0.3ft to 1.0ft. There’s a glassy moment on Monday, 10th August, in the afternoon, but the swell is only 0.3ft. It’s flat. The pattern of poor surf conditions is consistent.
The only real standout, if you can call it that, is the Thursday 30th July morning session at Newcombs Hollow. It’s the only window where the stars align for a clean, glassy wave. The swell is small at 3ft from the ENE, but the wind is completely off. It’s a beginner-friendly size, and the lineup might be quiet, though crowds are only "sometimes" an issue here. Don’t expect anything epic, but it’s the best on offer.
For the rest of the forecast, it’s a waiting game. The ocean is just not giving us anything to work with. Keep the board waxed and watch the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | N 5 | NNE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 5 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | S 4 | E 8 | E 7 | NNW 3 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
148 | 154 | 79 | 82 | 61 | 74 | 39 | 37 | 41 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:27AM3.24m | 1:03PM2.90m | 1:07AM3.26m | 1:40PM2.97m | 1:46AM3.25m | 2:16PM3.05m | 2:26AM3.23m | 2:53PM3.12m | 3:07AM3.19m | 3:32PM3.19m | 3:51AM3.11m | 4:14PM3.25m | 4:40AM3.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:30PM0.45m | 7:04AM0.13m | 7:11PM0.39m | 7:41AM0.09m | 7:52PM0.33m | 8:18AM0.06m | 8:33PM0.27m | 8:56AM0.07m | 9:15PM0.23m | 9:36AM0.10m | 10:00PM0.20m | 10:19AM0.15m | 10:50PM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | NNE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SE 7 |
— | 125 | 79 | 47 | 48 | 53 | 31 | 37 | 41 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 31 | — | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | S 8 | SE 9 | NE 5 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | NNW 3 | E 8 | E 8 |
— | — | 77 | 41 | 17 | 1 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | S 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | NE 6 | N 5 | NNE 6 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 2 | S 4 | S 4 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | NNW 3 | — | S 4 | SW 4 |
148 | 154 | — | 82 | 61 | 74 | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 37 | 90 | 7 | — | 16 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 101 | 101 | 117 | 91 | 91 | 78 | 2 | 2 | 607 | 138 | 607 | 1647 | 162 | 377 | 153 | 105 | 120 | 162 | 171 |
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Information about the Newcombs Hollow Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Newcombs Hollow provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Newcombs Hollow can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newcombs Hollow 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 (Newcombs Hollow) 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 Newcombs Hollow 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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