
Surf Forecasts:
Octagon House surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Octagon House in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Octagon House over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Looking at the 16-day window for Octagon House, I gotta be honest with ya – it’s a tough one. There’s just nothing happening that gets me excited. The entire forecast is a flat, choppy mess with no real standouts. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions and minimal energy, so don’t expect to be blown away.
For the first few days, we’ve got tiny swell with combined energy readings barely hitting 30-80, which is weak. The swell is coming from the SE at a short period of 5-7 seconds, so it’s weak, windswell stuff. It’s not going to wrap in with any power. The water temperature is about average for July, so nothing unusual there.
The first real chance to even think about paddling out is on Tuesday morning, 14th July. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the SSE, but the wind is glassy from the WNW. That’s the only time the conditions look clean, even if the waves are weak. The combined energy is just 71, so don’t expect much push. It’s surfable, but only just.
After that, it’s back to a mess. From Wednesday, 15th July, right through until the end of the month, we’re locked into onshore winds from the SE and S, blowing at 12-15 mph. The swell stays between 2ft and 3ft, with periods of 4-7 seconds. The combined energy never gets above 69, and it’s mostly cross-on or onshore, creating choppy, crumbly conditions. The setup here is a beach break, so with this onshore wind and small swell, it looks more like a day for kite surfing than a proper paddle session.
The last week of July is a write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is relentless from the S, and the energy is pathetic. Saturday, 26th July, for example, is just 3ft from the S at 5 seconds with 12 mph wind. It’s a solid blank run.
So, bottom line: there is no good surf on offer in the 16-day window. The area is pretty flat and wind-affected, and this kind of run is normal for this spot. Forecasts can change, but right now, keep the board in the car and wait for a better day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
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27 | 27 | 39 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 88 | 29 | 41 | 40 | 88 | 78 | 59 | 52 | 47 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 43 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:22AM0.43m | 6:08AM0.43m | 6:51AM0.41m | 1:56PM0.39m | 7:29AM0.38m | 3:15PM0.37m | 8:01AM0.35m | 4:36PM0.33m | 8:28AM0.33m | 6:10PM0.28m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM-0.22m | 9:07PM-0.24m | 10:42AM0.39m | 10:02PM-0.24m | 10:50AM0.37m | 10:55PM-0.21m | 11:31AM0.34m | 11:47PM-0.16m | 12:31PM0.29m | 00:37AM-0.09m | 1:45PM0.24m | 1:25AM-0.00m | |||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | 8 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SW 4 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 |
27 | 27 | — | 27 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 88 | — | 41 | 40 | — | 78 | 59 | — | 15 | — | — | 54 | 43 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | ESE 7 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — |
9 | 12 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 9 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 38 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | SSE 5 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 |
— | — | 39 | — | — | 25 | 28 | — | 29 | — | — | 88 | — | — | 52 | 47 | 56 | 54 | — | — | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1296 | 25 | 1291 | 25 | 1346 | 808 | 1296 | 1410 | 1291 | 1296 | 1341 | 1291 | 1296 | 0 | 1291 | 1296 | 1397 | 1301 | 1324 | 1393 | 1301 |
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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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