Surf Forecasts:
Octagon House surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Octagon House this week:
The surf forecast for Octagon House over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Octagon House in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Octagon House over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you.
Looking at the next 16 days at Octagon House, it’s a real bummer. The surf is flat to tiny, and the conditions are just not cooperating. The water is about 86°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days, starting on July 22nd, are a complete washout. We’ve got a little 1ft swell from the SSW, but the period is only 4 seconds, so it’s all chop and no power. The wind is blowing offshore or cross-onshore, making the surface messy. The wave energy is weak, sitting at 11 to 18. On the 23rd, the swell jumps to 5ft in the afternoon, but it’s coming with a strong cross-onshore wind and a 7-second period. The energy is moderate at 207, but the wind is ruining any chance of a clean wave. This is more of a kite session than a surf session.
The whole week from July 24th through August 1st is a real grind. The swell stays tiny, rarely getting above 3ft, with periods of 4 to 6 seconds. The wind is almost always cross-onshore, keeping the water choppy and bumpy. The combined energy is usually below 50, which is weak. There’s no standout day, just a lot of poor surf. The best you’ll see is a morning like the 30th, with a light 6 mph cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 2ft. It’s not worth paddling out for.
There’s a little bump on August 5th. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the SSE with a 6-second period, and the energy hits 107, which is moderate. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, which is better than onshore, but the swell is still weak. It’s a slight improvement, but nothing to get excited about. The rest of the week into the 6th is more of the same small, short-period swell and messy wind.
Honestly, if you’re looking to surf, this is a blank run. The waves are too small, the wind is wrong, and the energy is just not there. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean is flat or blown out. Stay patient, the forecasts can change, but right now, there’s no reason to grab your board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 7 | 15 | 40 | 43 | 206 | 92 | 50 | 53 | 47 | 15 | 33 | 33 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 18 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:12AM0.36m | 4:53AM0.38m | 5:29AM0.38m | 6:00AM0.37m | 6:22AM0.36m | 6:38AM0.35m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM-0.05m | 7:09PM-0.08m | 7:49PM-0.09m | 8:28PM-0.10m | 9:05PM-0.10m | 9:41PM-0.10m | 10:21AM0.34m | 10:14PM-0.09m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 37 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | ENE 4 | — | SE 8 | — | — | S 6 | SE 8 | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 23 | 43 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 15 | 2 | — | 21 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | NNE 2 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 15 | 40 | 1 | 206 | 92 | 50 | 53 | 47 | 14 | 33 | 33 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1296 | 1199 | 0 | 37 | 1335 | 808 | 1296 | 1331 | 1291 | 1296 | 1331 | 1291 | 1296 | 1331 | 1303 | 1296 | 1395 | 1291 | 1296 | 1410 | 1291 |
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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).
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