Surf Forecasts:
120th Street surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 120th Street in the next 16 days are 0.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 120th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's be real with you about 120th Street for the next couple of weeks. Right now, we're looking at a pretty flat, quiet stretch. The water's sitting at 78°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a nice little bonus.
The first bit of action is a long way off. From Sunday the 23rd of August right through to Friday the 28th of August, it's a total write-off. We're talking tiny, weak swell with next to no energy. The combined swell energy is barely registering, sitting between 9 and 58 (weak energy), so there's honestly nothing to paddle for. The winds are all over the place, mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the waves are just too small to bother with.
Then we get a tiny flicker on Friday afternoon the 28th of August. The swell picks up to a meagre 2 ft from the S, but with a period of only 5 seconds, it's gonna be a short, weak, messy affair. The good news is the wind goes glassy, absolutely flat calm. It's surfable, but very ordinary. The combined energy is still low at 58. Not exactly a standout, but it's the only thing on offer.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. From Saturday the 29th of August through to Monday the 7th of September, the swell stays tiny, mostly between 0.7 ft and 3 ft. The winds are largely onshore or cross-shore, keeping things choppy and messy. There's a bit of a bump in energy on the 1st and 2nd of September, with combined energy hitting 116 and 221 (moderate energy), but the swell is still small and the direction is wrong, coming straight onshore. It's a grinding, poor-quality lineup.
The best of a bad bunch looks to be Saturday the 5th of September. The swell pushes up to 3 ft from the SE with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy is 212 (moderate energy). That's a bit more push, but the wind is a cross-shore from the N, so it'll be a bit bumpy and cross-chop. It's still not a day to get excited about, but it's the most energy we'll see in the whole run.
Honestly, for the entire 16-day window, there's nothing that qualifies as a proper stand-out. The swell is just too small, too weak, and the wind is rarely on your side. This is a classic "leave the board in the car" kind of outlook. There are no good surf options here. It's a long, flat run, but that's how it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, but right now, 120th Street is a bust.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 6 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:07PM1.17m | 5:39AM0.96m | 6:00PM1.22m | 6:29AM1.03m | 6:45PM1.27m | 7:12AM1.09m | 7:25PM1.31m | 7:50AM1.16m | 8:02PM1.34m | 8:26AM1.21m | 8:38PM1.34m | 9:01AM1.26m | 9:14PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM0.27m | 11:39PM0.20m | 11:38AM0.23m | 00:24AM0.15m | 12:25PM0.18m | 1:07AM0.09m | 1:11PM0.14m | 1:47AM0.04m | 1:55PM0.10m | 2:26AM-0.00m | 2:38PM0.07m | 3:03AM-0.03m | 3:20PM0.05m | 3:38AM-0.04m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | E 14 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 17 | 31 | 33 | 17 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 5 | — | S 5 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 11 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 23 | 2 | — | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 31 | 28 | 2 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 12 | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | SSE 4 | SSW 3 | — | SSE 6 | SE 4 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | S 5 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 17 | — | 13 | — | — | 29 | — | 4 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 317 | 4 | 90 | 156 | 204 | 156 | 441 | 613 | 156 | 344 | 1050 | 564 | 265 | 499 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 91 | 201 | 424 |
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