
Surf Forecasts:
Orofara Beach surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 20s period, NNW swell with 1,085 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Orofara Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Orofara Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Orofara Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 6th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 14th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Orofara Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | ESE 8 | NW 11 | NNW 22 | NNW 20 | NNW 18 | NNW 18 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 21 | NNW 20 | NNW 18 | NNW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
167 | 246 | 31 | 93 | 259 | 302 | 408 | 249 | 232 | 229 | 193 | 191 | 186 | 163 | 158 | 154 | 253 | 298 | 373 | 352 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:49PM0.24m | 9:55AM0.29m | 10:16PM0.27m | 10:29AM0.32m | 10:42PM0.29m | 10:59AM0.34m | 11:07PM0.31m | 11:26AM0.34m | 11:32PM0.32m | 11:53AM0.34m | 11:56PM0.32m | 12:19PM0.33m | 00:20AM0.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM0.09m | 3:46AM0.09m | 4:22PM0.07m | 4:18AM0.07m | 4:51PM0.05m | 4:49AM0.04m | 5:17PM0.05m | 5:17AM0.03m | 5:42PM0.04m | 5:45AM0.02m | 6:06PM0.04m | 6:12AM0.02m | 6:29PM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNW 18 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 20 | NNW 18 | NNW 18 |
167 | 181 | 82 | 200 | 218 | 175 | 408 | 249 | 232 | 229 | 193 | 191 | 186 | 163 | 158 | 154 | 135 | 298 | 373 | 352 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | NNW 20 | NNW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NNW 21 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
119 | 50 | 138 | 28 | 259 | 302 | 136 | 113 | 94 | 87 | 60 | 56 | 34 | 51 | 89 | 84 | 253 | 129 | 125 | 56 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | N 9 | NW 11 | NNW 22 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | S 13 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | N 9 | NNW 22 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
37 | 7 | 31 | 93 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 23 | 6 | 48 | 76 | 68 | 44 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
— | 246 | 91 | 143 | 252 | 237 | 316 | 173 | 138 | 131 | 83 | 77 | 61 | 58 | 78 | 63 | 62 | 66 | 95 | 117 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 3522 | 3468 | 3522 | 3522 | 3354 | 3441 | 193 | 21 | 33 | 46 | 21 | 5 | 43 | 30 | 192 | 30 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
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Information about the Orofara Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Orofara Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Orofara Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Orofara Beach 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 (Orofara Beach) 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 Orofara Beach 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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