Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a flat spell we’re in. There’s really nothing doing for the first several days—just a lot of small, weak, and messy waves. We’re talking about a blank run that stretches from now through the coming weekend. You’re better off finding another hobby for a bit.
The first time we see anything with a pulse is on Monday the 14th. Out Front shakes off the cobwebs with a clean, glassy morning. The swell is tiny, only 1ft from the ESE with a 9-second period, but the lack of wind makes it a real possibility for a beginner on a longboard. The water is a balmy 78°, which is 5° warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s a big deal and feels amazing. The energy is weak though, coming in at just 48 units.
After that little tease, things go quiet again for a few more days. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday—all poor. The wind gets up, the swell stays small and confused. Just nothing to write home about.
We get another small window on Tuesday the 22nd. The morning looks clean again with a light offshore flow and a little more size, around 2ft from the ESE. The period is still short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but it’s surfable. The energy is still weak at 45 units, so it’s not going to be a world-beater, but for a wave-starved surfer, it might be worth a paddle.
The biggest push of the whole period shows up on the afternoon of Tuesday the 22nd. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the ESE, and the energy jumps significantly to 124 units. It’s still small, but there’s a bit more push. The wind swings cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but it’s the best combination of size and energy we see for a while. This is the one to keep an eye on, but remember, it’s a week and a half out, so don’t book your flights just yet.
The following day, Wednesday the 23rd, is a similar story. Mornings are clean with a cross-offshore breeze and 3ft of ESE swell. It’s not perfect, but it’s workable. The afternoon gets a little bigger at 3ft but the wind shifts and the period drops, making it a bit messier.
So, the long and short of it: the standout moments are the clean, glassy windows on the 14th and the 22nd morning, with the bigger, more energetic swell arriving on the 22nd afternoon. Everything else is a waiting game. Keep the board waxed, but don’t be in a hurry.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 61 | 53 | 32 | 51 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 29 | 22 | 34 | 24 | 117 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 6:31PM1.34m | 7:07AM1.22m | 7:24PM1.37m | 7:56AM1.30m | 8:11PM1.38m | 8:42AM1.35m | 8:56PM1.35m | 9:25AM1.36m | 9:39PM1.29m | 10:08AM1.34m | 10:22PM1.21m | 10:52AM1.30m | 11:07PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:32PM0.04m | 1:19AM-0.04m | 1:27PM-0.01m | 2:07AM-0.09m | 2:19PM-0.05m | 2:52AM-0.11m | 3:09PM-0.05m | 3:35AM-0.10m | 3:55PM-0.04m | 4:15AM-0.06m | 4:39PM-0.01m | 4:52AM-0.00m | 5:21PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 51 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 22 | 34 | 24 | 44 | 21 | 12 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | NNE 4 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 21 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 11 | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 2 | 13 | 61 | 53 | 32 | — | 18 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 22 | 117 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 611 | 200 | 127 | 3026 | 611 | 95 | 156 | 3 | 222 | 393 | 261 | 1137 | 1143 | 173 | 127 | 1137 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 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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