Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Out Front this week:
The surf forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. To be straight with you, the next two weeks look pretty flat and grim for the most part. We’re not seeing any proper standouts, just a few fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle if you’re desperate.
The first bit of half-decent action comes on Wednesday, July 22nd, in the afternoon. Out Front will see a pulse of 6ft swell from the south, with a light offshore breeze from the west-southwest making things clean. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate, at 410. That’s the biggest wave we get in the whole run, and the clean conditions make it the best on offer. But keep in mind, the swell period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell, not a long, grinding groundswell. It’ll be a bit jumbled, but it’s the only real window of surfable waves.
Beyond that, things get small and choppy. We’ve got a stretch of poor surf starting Thursday, July 23rd, all the way through to the end of the month. There’s a brief moment on Sunday morning, July 26th, with glassy conditions and a tiny 2ft swell from the southeast, but the energy is weak (40) and the waves are ordinary. It’s barely surfable.
Into the first week of August, the wind stays messy and the swell stays tiny, with heights hovering around 2ft to 2ft and poor conditions dominating. The best we see is Tuesday morning, August 4th, with a 4ft south swell and clean conditions from a light west wind, but the energy is still only moderate at 190, and it’s not enough to get excited about.
So, if you’re going to wet a line, that Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, is your only real shot for something that feels like surfing. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | SE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 9 | 12 | 14 | 55 | 47 | 62 | 236 | 138 | 286 | 47 | 60 | 60 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 36 | 37 | 41 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:04AM1.14m | 1:45PM1.20m | 1:54AM1.05m | 2:33PM1.17m | 2:44AM0.97m | 3:22PM1.15m | 3:37AM0.91m | 4:13PM1.14m | 4:34AM0.89m | 5:07PM1.14m | 5:33AM0.89m | 6:00PM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:33AM0.05m | 8:07PM0.20m | 8:23AM0.12m | 9:10PM0.24m | 9:16AM0.18m | 10:11PM0.25m | 10:11AM0.21m | 11:07PM0.23m | 11:02AM0.22m | 11:57PM0.20m | 11:51AM0.21m | 00:45AM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | — | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 12 | 14 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 102 | 47 | 21 | 34 | 36 | 18 | 50 | 35 | 26 | 27 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | — | — | E 12 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 7 | — | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 22 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 23 | — | 7 | 1 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | E 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 55 | 47 | 62 | 236 | 138 | 286 | 9 | 60 | 60 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 36 | 37 | 41 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 222 | 254 | 254 | 682 | 1137 | 1137 | 305 | 149 | 3 | 121 | 298 | 375 | 124 | 124 | 490 | 76 | 124 | 375 | 3 |
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The above surf forecast table for Out Front provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Out Front can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Out Front 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 (Out Front) 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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