
Surf Forecasts:
No Boats surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, S swell with 210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for No Boats this week:
The surf forecast for No Boats over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at No Boats in the next 16 days are 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 31st Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for No Boats over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | S 17 | SSW 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
96 | 85 | 93 | 54 | 48 | 32 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 24 | 94 | 144 | 190 | 163 | 155 | 159 | 142 | 125 | 112 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:06AM1.15m | 6:31PM1.34m | 8:00AM1.12m | 7:14PM1.30m | 9:01AM1.09m | 8:02PM1.24m | 10:10AM1.06m | 9:01PM1.16m | 11:26AM1.06m | 10:15PM1.09m | 12:37PM1.10m | 11:42PM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:41AM0.02m | 12:38PM0.49m | 1:27AM0.02m | 1:25PM0.57m | 2:18AM0.04m | 2:19PM0.64m | 3:15AM0.09m | 3:26PM0.69m | 4:19AM0.15m | 4:51PM0.71m | 5:29AM0.20m | 6:22PM0.67m | |||||||
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
64 | 82 | 19 | 54 | 48 | 32 | 16 | 21 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 40 | 32 | 163 | 155 | 159 | 142 | 125 | 112 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | S 11 | S 17 | ENE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | W 13 |
12 | 11 | 11 | 39 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 24 | 144 | 190 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 18 | S 10 | SSW 17 | ENE 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | N 11 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 94 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
96 | 85 | 93 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 94 | 74 | 62 | 132 | 107 | 91 | 85 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 532 | 556 | 556 | 0 | 930 | 24 | 24 | 930 | 1076 | 520 | 937 | 1595 | 520 | 529 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 529 | 520 |
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Information about the No Boats Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for No Boats provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at No Boats can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our No Boats 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 (No Boats) 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 No Boats 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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