Surf Forecasts:
Niton surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, WSW swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Niton this week:
The surf forecast for Niton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Niton in the next 16 days are 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Niton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let me level with you – the next two weeks at Niton are mostly a dust-ridden flat spell. Don’t even think about a paddle-out until we’re deep into September. The first real hope doesn’t pop up until Monday the 14th of September, and even then, it’s a mixed bag. The water is strangely warm, 69°, a massive 7° hotter than normal for this time of year – that’s freakish.
You’re staring at a long, flat stretch from the end of August right through the first week of September. There are tiny bumps of swell, but the energy is laughable – readings in the teens and twenties (combined energy in the 12–71 range) and the wind is either cross-off or a mess. Nothing to ride. This drags on from Saturday the 5th of September all the way to Sunday the 13th of September. It’s a normal dead run for this spot.
Then, on Monday the 14th of September, we finally get something. The morning is the standout: Niton (point) picks up a solid 8ft swell from the WSW with a short 7-second period, carrying moderate to strong wave energy (749). The wind is clean – a light WNW breeze, cross-off – so the faces will be smooth. That’s the session you want. It’s fairly consistent here and crowds are possible, so you might have a few buddies out, but for the size and quality, it’s worth it. That short-period swell can be a bit hollow and dumpy at a point, so watch for it. This is intermediate territory at 8ft, getting solid.
That afternoon, it ramps up to a thumping 10ft from the WSW, period still short at 8 seconds, with very strong energy (954). The wind is a moderate breeze from the WSW, cross-off again, but that’s a heavy wave. Experts only. Beginners, don’t even think about it – over 8ft is serious business.
Tuesday the 15th of September, the swell tanks quick. Only 4ft and weak energy (100) with a light onshore breeze. Not worth your time. After that, it’s back to zero.
So, your window is tight. That Monday morning on the 14th of September is your one clear winner. Don’t miss it, because the rest of the two weeks is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SE 4 | ESE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 432 | 415 | 203 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | glassy | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:16PM3.98m | 2:29AM3.84m | 2:52PM3.88m | 3:07AM3.71m | 3:30PM3.71m | 3:49AM3.52m | 4:13PM3.49m | 4:37AM3.28m | 5:04PM3.24m | 5:38AM3.05m | 6:12PM3.02m | 7:04AM2.90m | 7:46PM2.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.31m | 7:53AM0.16m | 8:14PM0.38m | 8:31AM0.32m | 8:55PM0.53m | 9:15AM0.56m | 9:44PM0.75m | 10:09AM0.86m | 10:49PM0.98m | 11:27AM1.13m | 00:23AM1.11m | 1:06PM1.22m | 1:54AM1.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 203 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | WSW 7 | SW 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | NW 4 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | NNW 3 | WSW 6 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 432 | 415 | 3 | — | 10 | 33 | 25 | 67 | 115 | 151 | 223 | 153 | 187 | 90 | 49 | 1 | 12 | — | 3 | 10 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 349 | 249 | 0 | 10 | 269 | 181 | 618 | 269 | 263 | 146 | 143 | 334 | 7 | 342 | 181 | 181 | 99 | 111 | 152 | 156 | 269 |
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