Octagon House Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.09° N 95.10° W

Octagon House Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Octagon House sea temperature is
30.3° C
1.2° 

Octagon House surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Octagon House surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 53 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Octagon House this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Octagon House in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Octagon House over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about this stretch of coast. We’ve got a long, quiet spell ahead, so don’t be in a rush.

Looking at the whole 16-day window, the surf is pretty much a no-go. There’s just no energy in the water, and the wind is mostly working against us. We’re looking at a solid run of days with nothing worth paddling out for. Honestly, from now until maybe the middle of the second week, it’s flat or near-flat, with poor quality. The only flicker of hope comes right at the very end, but it’s a long wait.

The first real chance you’ll see is on the morning of Saturday, August 3rd, at Octagon House. The wind is set to be light and cross-offshore, which is the cleanest we’ll see all period. The swell is tiny, just 2ft from the SE. The combined energy is weak at 31. It’s a beginner-friendly spot and fairly consistent, but you’ll be scratching for anything rideable. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 87°.

Now, if you’re eyeing the end of the forecast, there’s a slight uptick around Tuesday, August 11th and Wednesday, August 12th. The swell builds a bit, getting up to 3ft from the SE. The combined energy climbs to a moderate 61 on the Tuesday afternoon. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is a cross-onshore breeze, making it choppy and messy. It’s still poor surf conditions. The period is short at 6 seconds, so the waves are weak and fat.

So, the honest truth? There’s no standout session here. The best on offer is that Saturday morning, August 3rd, for the cleanest conditions, but even then, it’s a micro-swell. If you must get wet, that’s your window. Otherwise, save your energy. The pattern is pretty normal for this area when it goes quiet. It can’t stay this poor forever, but for now, it’s a bust.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.8
S
4
0.6
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.7
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.5
S
5
0.8
S
4
0.6
S
5
0.8
S
4
1.1
S
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
S
5
0.7
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
15
17
20
18
19
18
15
10
10
20
15
21
53
20
18
26
15
17
22
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
SSW
15
SW
20
S
25
SSW
15
SW
20
S
20
SSW
20
SW
25
S
25
SSW
20
WSW
35
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
5
WSW
20
S
20
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-on
High Tide
6:54AM0.34m
1:48PM0.34m
7:09AM0.34m
2:43PM0.32m
7:25AM0.33m
3:48PM0.29m
7:39AM0.32m
5:14PM0.27m
7:49AM0.31m
7:06PM0.24m
7:52AM0.30m
9:13PM0.25m
Low Tide
10:14PM-0.09m
10:30AM0.32m
10:45PM-0.08m
11:12AM0.30m
11:15PM-0.05m
12:02PM0.27m
11:45PM-0.01m
12:51PM0.23m
00:16AM0.05m
1:38PM0.18m
00:48AM0.12m
2:24PM0.11m
1:23AM0.20m
clear
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rain showers
part cloud
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thunderstorm
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6:39
6:39
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6:41
6:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:14
8:14
8:13
8:13
8:12
8:10
8:09
 mm
8
3
Temp °C
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
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30
28
32
31
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31
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29
Feels °C
31
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32
31
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32
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29
31
30
29
33
30
29
29
31
29
32
31
32
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Information about the Octagon House Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Octagon House provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Octagon House can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Octagon House 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 (Octagon House) 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 Octagon House 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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