Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with 46 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Out Front this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have an honest look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks, but I gotta be straight with ya – it’s gonna be a tough stretch.
To put it bluntly, there’s no surf to get excited about in this 16-day window. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and the setups just aren’t cooperating. We’re looking at a long, quiet period here.
Starting things off, Out Front is the only break on the cards, and it’s a sandbar that’s inconsistent and best for beginners. Through the rest of August and into late August, we’re seeing nothing but tiny dribblers. The water temp is sitting at a warm 78°F , which is about 2°F above normal – so it’s a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but that’s about the only bright spot.
Looking at the first proper period, Sunday the 9th, the swell is a pathetic 1 ft from the SSE with a period of just 5 seconds. The combined wave energy is a measly 19, which is about as weak as it gets. Winds are cross-off in the morning, keeping it clean, but there’s nothing to ride. The morning is your best shot for a clean surface, but you’re mostly just floating. Afternoons get a bit of a cross chop.
The following week doesn’t get any better. Through Monday the 10th to Saturday the 16th, the swell height is stuck between 0.3 ft and 3 ft with energy readings rarely cracking 20. We get periods of clean conditions with offshore or cross-off winds, especially on Tuesday the 11th and Thursday the 13th, but there’s no power behind it. It’s a waveless wasteland.
As we get further out, around Thursday the 20th of August, we see a slight uptick in energy hitting 128, which is moderate energy, and a swell period of 11 seconds from the SE. But the height is only 2 ft and the wind becomes onshore in the afternoon. It’s a tease, not a stand out. The rest of the period into the 24th is just more of the same – small, weak, and messy.
In short, there are zero good surfing options here. The break is inconsistent and the forecasts show no real swell of consequence. For an area like this, a blank run this long isn’t totally out of the ordinary, so don’t lose hope – forecasts can change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | NE 5 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:53AM1.30m | 10:06PM1.36m | 10:41AM1.30m | 10:53PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:17PM-0.06m | 4:48AM-0.12m | 5:04PM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 4 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | NE 5 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | NE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 11 | — | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 13 | SE 9 | — | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 6 | WSW 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | W 2 | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 2 | — | N 2 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | — | 46 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 222 | 243 | 433 | 1010 | 1116 | 157 | 376 | 256 | 254 | 1245 | 1266 | 433 | 254 | 254 | 283 | 375 | 508 | 375 | 375 | 1385 | 376 |
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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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