
Surf Forecasts:
120th Street surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 120th Street this week:
The surf forecast for 120th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 120th Street in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 120th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one to call. You’re looking at a real dry spell here for 120th Street. The whole 16-day window is a struggle. We’ve got a solid run of days with practically nothing happening, and the one time we see a bit of size, the conditions are just not playing ball.
Let me break it down for you. The first real chance of a wave comes in on Wednesday, July 22nd, with a 5ft swell from the south, but the real problem is the wind. It’s a cross-off from the WSW at 9 mph, which is okay, but the weather is risky with those thunderstorms. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 78°. The real killer is the combined energy – it’s only 342, which is weak, and the period is short at 8 seconds. It’s just not going to hold together well. The forecast gives it a low score, and honestly, I’d wait for something better.
Then we hit a massive gap. From Thursday, July 23rd, all the way through to Tuesday, July 28th, it’s a total write-off. Wind is onshore, cross-shore, or just plain messy, and the swell is tiny – between 1.0ft and 2ft. The energy levels are in the double digits, so it’s barely a ripple. The wind is either a moderate breeze or a gentle breeze, but it’s constantly from the wrong direction, making it choppy and bumpy. It’s a rough patch, and you’d be better off doing something else.
There’s a little bump on Tuesday, July 28th, in the afternoon. We get a 3ft swell from the SSE, but the period is short at 7 seconds, and the wind is a cross-on from the SE at 9 mph. The energy jumps to 109, which is still weak, but it’s the most we’ve seen. The problem is the wind is just making it a sloppy, onshore mess. It’s not a clean wave.
After that, it’s back to the same story. The rest of the first week and into the second week is a total blank. The swell barely gets above 2ft, the wind is either onshore or cross, and the energy is stuck in the low double digits. It’s a long, flat stretch. The only bright spot is a tiny window on August 1st, Saturday morning, where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft from the SE. It’s glassy, but you’d need a paddleboard to catch anything.
The last chance is on August 6th, Thursday morning. We get a 2ft swell from the SSE with a clean offshore wind from the W at 6 mph. The period is short at 5 seconds, though, so it won’t have much push. The energy is only 29. It’s a brief moment of clean conditions, but it’s not enough to get excited about.
The bottom line is there’s no standout session here. The one time we get a bit of height (5ft), the wind and weather ruin it. The rest of the time, the swell is just too small and the wind is too messy. If you’re desperate, you could try the glassy 1ft on August 1st, but that’s a long shot. For now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 5 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | S 5 |
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246 | 235 | 56 | 57 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 22 | 83 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:03PM1.19m | 3:18AM0.95m | 3:54PM1.18m | 4:15AM0.92m | 4:48PM1.19m | 5:14AM0.93m | 5:41PM1.21m | 6:09AM0.96m | 6:29PM1.25m | 6:57AM1.00m | 7:13PM1.29m | 7:40AM1.04m | 7:53PM1.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:36PM0.26m | 9:36AM0.22m | 10:32PM0.24m | 10:27AM0.23m | 11:22PM0.21m | 11:16AM0.22m | 00:10AM0.17m | 12:04PM0.20m | 00:55AM0.13m | 12:50PM0.17m | 1:39AM0.09m | 1:36PM0.15m | 2:21AM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 5 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 |
96 | 92 | 56 | 57 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 9 | 14 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | — | 25 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | NW 3 | SSE 7 | WNW 2 |
246 | 235 | 34 | — | — | 13 | 21 | — | 18 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 66 | 1 | 83 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 56 | 317 | 149 | 269 | 362 | 360 | 239 | 265 | 0 | 442 | 993 | 605 | 265 | 25 | 66 | 25 | 445 | 25 |
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Information about the 120th Street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 120th Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 120th Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 120th Street 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 (120th Street) 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 120th Street 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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