Surf Forecasts:
Newcombs Hollow surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSE swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newcombs Hollow over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be straight with each other. I’ve had a good look at what’s on the table for Newcombs Hollow over the next couple of weeks, and I’ll tell you now—it’s pretty grim. We’re looking at a full 16-day stretch with nothing that’s worth paddling out for. Not one session cracks more than a zero score from the finder. That’s tough, but when a spot is this exposed and the swell just won’t line up, it happens.
Right from Saturday morning the 15th of August, it’s flat and messy. Swell is a tiny 2 ft from the north with a period of only 4 seconds—that’s pure wind chop, no push behind it. The wind is cross-off from the NNW at 15 km/h, which would usually be nice, but with that little amount of energy, there’s just nothing to ride.
That sets the tone. We go through Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday—tiny waves, all under 3 ft, with short periods and poor winds. On Monday the 17th, the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the south, and the energy hits moderate, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore from the SSE at 40 km/h. That’s just blown-out, messy, and unrideable for a normal surfer. If you’re into kites, maybe you’d have a look, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.
The whole first week is a washout. Swell direction is all over the place, periods rarely get above 7 seconds, and when the energy does pick up, the wind ruins it. By Wednesday the 20th and Thursday the 21st, we get some clean conditions with offshore or cross-off winds, but the swell has dropped back to 1 ft or 2 ft—not even enough to stand up on.
Going into the second week, it doesn’t get better. From the 23rd of August onward, we see a long-period swell showing up—12 seconds on the Sunday, then 11 seconds through Tuesday and Wednesday. That sounds promising, but the swell height is tiny, 0.7 ft to 1 ft. Long period with no height just means a big lull between barely-there waves. The combined energy stays weak. Glassy conditions on the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August (1 ft, 11 seconds, no wind) would be beautiful if there was any real swell, but there just isn’t.
Nothing changes through to the end of the month. The 29th and 30th serve up some cross-off winds and clean surfaces, but the swell is still under 3 ft—2 ft and 3 ft from the north/northeast with short 4- or 5-second periods. Energy is low, waves are weak.
So, bottom line: this is a blank run. No standouts, not one session worth getting excited about. For Newcombs Hollow, this kind of flat, inconsistent stretch is more normal than you’d hope. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board in the car and go do something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the S by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | N 4 | NNE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 114 | 112 | 71 | 51 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 19 | 9 | 20 | 9 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:41AM3.54m | 2:11PM3.37m | 2:31AM3.40m | 2:56PM3.34m | 3:20AM3.23m | 3:42PM3.27m | 4:09AM3.03m | 4:28PM3.17m | 5:01AM2.84m | 5:18PM3.07m | 5:57AM2.68m | 6:11PM2.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:12AM-0.19m | 8:32PM-0.05m | 8:57AM-0.06m | 9:21PM0.02m | 9:42AM0.11m | 10:11PM0.14m | 10:29AM0.30m | 11:04PM0.27m | 11:18AM0.49m | 11:59PM0.40m | 12:10PM0.63m | 00:56AM0.48m | |||||||
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
7:42 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
1 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 71 | 51 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SE 9 | NE 4 | SE 8 | W 3 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 15 |
8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 15 |
3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 6 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
3 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 51 | 114 | 112 | 3 | 14 | — | — | 1 | 17 | 25 | 67 | 66 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 850 | 1819 | 2427 | 1819 | 1694 | 1169 | 1650 | 116 | 101 | 101 | 78 | 78 | 138 | 430 | 116 | 607 | 116 | 91 | 117 |
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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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