Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
Alright, grab your coffee and come take a look at this forecast with me. It’s Rusty here.
To be honest, the outlook for the next couple of weeks is pretty slim pickings. We’ve got a long stretch of flat to tiny, messy stuff ahead. Don’t get too excited just yet. The first sign of any real surf won’t show up until late in the game, so you’ve got some time to clean the wax off your board.
Looking at the immediate days, starting Saturday the 11th, it’s a no-go. Tiny little 1ft swell from the south with a weak 23 (combined energy) isn't going to get anyone out of bed. This flat spell carries right through Monday the 20th. We see a little bump on Sunday morning the 19th, but that's a 0.3ft swell being hammered by a strong cross-onshore wind - definitely a day for a beach walk, not a paddle.
The first real chance for a wave arrives on the evening of Monday the 20th. The swell starts to build, getting up to 4ft from the south-southeast by the afternoon. But the wind is a moderate cross-shore making things choppy with a cross-chop. Not ideal. The energy is still low, only hitting 95.
Now, let’s jump ahead to the tail end of the forecast. The best bet on offer comes Thursday the 24th of July at Out Front. This spot is a sandbar, and it rarely breaks, so a consistent swell here is a notable event. We’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the south with a period of 7 seconds. The real kicker is the wind: Friday afternoon it goes completely glassy (0 mph from the southwest). That means the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is 168, which is a moderate push. It won’t be perfect, but for this area, that’s your standout window.
Friday the 25th also looks promising in the morning. A clean 4ft south swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 153. It’ll be a bit bigger than the day before, so if you’re a beginner, note this is close to the 5ft mark where it starts to get a bit punchy for you. The crowds at Out Front are listed as "sometimes" busy, so with decent waves on a weekend morning, expect company.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing too wild.
So, the long and short of it: you’ve got a dry spell until around the 23rd, with a few small, clean windows on the 24th and 25th being the only real worthwhile paddle. That Thursday afternoon glass-off is the one to circle on the calendar, but remember, long-range calls like this are always a bit less certain.
Stay patient.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 7 | SSE 7 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 5 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 97 | 128 | 131 | 124 | 60 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 16 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:29AM1.02m | 5:55PM1.37m | 6:35AM1.07m | 6:56PM1.43m | 7:35AM1.13m | 7:52PM1.47m | 8:30AM1.19m | 8:45PM1.48m | 9:24AM1.22m | 9:38PM1.46m | 10:17AM1.24m | 10:29PM1.40m | 11:11AM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:00AM0.07m | 11:51AM0.04m | 00:59AM-0.00m | 12:51PM-0.00m | 1:55AM-0.07m | 1:50PM-0.04m | 2:50AM-0.12m | 2:48PM-0.06m | 3:42AM-0.16m | 3:44PM-0.07m | 4:31AM-0.17m | 4:36PM-0.05m | 5:17AM-0.15m | 5:26PM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | 8:24 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 |
mm | 1 | — | 3 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 124 | 60 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 5 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 15 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | — | — | 13 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | E 16 | E 16 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSW 4 | W 3 | SW 3 | S 5 | — | S 3 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 6 | 97 | 128 | 131 | 73 | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 17 | — | 7 | — | 16 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 3 | 242 | 298 | 298 | 1243 | 376 | 376 | 376 | 3 | 3 | 95 | 173 | 200 | 222 | 408 | 393 | 271 | 1108 | 127 | 1116 |
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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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