Out Front Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.89° N 75.34° W

Out Front Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Out Front sea temperature is
25.4° C
0.7° 

Out Front surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Out Front surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for your stretch of coast. I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a grim run. There’s a big, fat gap of absolutely nothing worth paddling out for right from the start, all the way through to the third week of August. Out Front is the only break in the game, and it’s looking like a write-off for a solid stretch.

We’re talking about Out Front, a sandbar that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and this ain’t one of them. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

The whole first week, from Saturday the 8th of August right through to Monday the 17th, is a total dud. The swell is tiny – we’re talking 1.0ft to 2ft, with periods mostly under 8 seconds, so it’s weak, short-period wind slop. The combined energy is pathetic, mostly in the single digits or low double digits (47, 45, 25… you get the picture). Winds are all over the shop, but mostly cross-onshore or cross-off, with a few pockets of clean conditions. The problem is, even when it’s clean, there’s just no power. The forecast scores are a flat zero across the board. This is a dead zone.

Then we hit the middle of the second week. Tuesday the 18th of August morning, the swell period jumps to 10 seconds, but it’s still only 1ft – combined energy hits 50, still poor. Wednesday the 19th of August is where it gets a little interesting, but only for the numbers nerds. The swell height stays around 2ft to 2ft, but the period goes to 13 seconds, and the combined energy climbs into triple digits (124 and 154). That’s moderate energy, but it’s a long-period groundswell hitting a sandbar. That means it’ll be breaking straight and fast, not really offering much shape. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s lumpy and choppy. Still poor surf conditions according to the data.

The best on offer, if you can call it that, is on Saturday the 22nd of August. The afternoon sees a 3ft swell from the ESE at 12 seconds, with combined energy of 289 – that’s solid moderate energy. The winds are light, from the ESE at 9 mph, but they’re directly onshore. That’s going to blow the face out. The morning of Sunday the 23rd of August has a 4ft swell from the south, but the period drops to 6 seconds, so it’s short-period junk, with a combined energy of 218. Again, light onshore winds.

So, the standout? If you’re desperate, maybe the Saturday the 22nd of August afternoon session. That 3ft, 12-second ESE swell has the most energy behind it, and the wind is light, even if it’s onshore. It’s the only time the swell breaks 3ft. But honestly, with the sandbar being inconsistent and the wind not cooperating, it’s a low-percentage gamble. The rest of the run is a write-off. Don’t bother paddling out until at least the 22nd, and even then, keep your expectations on the floor. This is one of those stretches where the ocean just doesn’t want to play ball.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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25
23
73
15
9
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25
15
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Wind (km/h)
25
SW
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S
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SSW
15
WSW
20
S
15
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High Tide
4:04AM0.98m
4:33PM1.28m
5:16AM1.01m
5:42PM1.33m
6:23AM1.08m
6:45PM1.38m
7:22AM1.16m
7:40PM1.43m
8:15AM1.23m
8:30PM1.44m
9:04AM1.28m
9:18PM1.42m
Low Tide
10:42PM0.16m
10:33AM0.12m
11:46PM0.09m
11:39AM0.07m
00:44AM0.02m
12:41PM0.02m
1:39AM-0.05m
1:39PM-0.03m
2:31AM-0.11m
2:35PM-0.06m
3:20AM-0.14m
3:27PM-0.07m
4:06AM-0.15m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Out Front Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Out Front 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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