Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Lakes surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSW swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Lakes this week:
The surf forecast for Ocean Lakes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Lakes in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Lakes over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 36°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 3 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 4 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 50 | 52 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:10AM1.59m | 1:54PM1.57m | 2:05AM1.48m | 2:50PM1.60m | 2:59AM1.40m | 3:43PM1.63m | 3:51AM1.33m | 4:34PM1.66m | 4:42AM1.29m | 5:22PM1.68m | 5:29AM1.27m | 6:07PM1.69m | 6:15AM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM0.06m | 7:30AM0.01m | 7:52PM0.19m | 8:22AM0.09m | 8:57PM0.28m | 9:14AM0.15m | 10:02PM0.32m | 10:05AM0.19m | 11:01PM0.33m | 10:54AM0.20m | 11:54PM0.31m | 11:40AM0.18m | 00:40AM0.27m | 12:24PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 |
 | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | 8:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 35 | 35 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 12 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | E 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 5 | ENE 5 | SE 7 | E 5 | E 5 | — | SSW 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | SE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 11 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 8 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | SE 6 | S 3 | — | S 3 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 4 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 10 | 1 | — | 8 | 15 | 9 | 26 | — | — | 15 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 10 | — | 50 | 52 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 800 | 453 | 388 | 616 | 728 | 1728 | 934 | 28 | 400 | 22 | 22 | 216 | 941 | 1038 | 1692 | 1066 | 254 | 98 | 1245 | 355 | 39 |
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Information about the Ocean Lakes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ocean Lakes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ocean Lakes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean Lakes 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 (Ocean Lakes) 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 Ocean Lakes 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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