Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s 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 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight—this stretch of beach is looking pretty flat and quiet for the foreseeable future. There's a long stretch of nothing happening right out of the gate, so don't rush to grab your board.
Looking at the whole picture, the first recommendation doesn't pop up until the afternoon of Tuesday the 1st of September, which means there's about a week-long gap with nothing worth paddling out for. Before that, we’ve got almost nothing happening—tiny dribbles of swell with poor wind and choppy conditions. It’s a quiet spell, but it’s not unusual for the area.
So, the one true standout in the whole 16-day run lands on Tuesday afternoon, September 1st, at Out Front. We’re looking at a tiny 1ft swell coming out of the SE, but here’s the kicker—the wind goes glassy. That means the surface will be like a mirror, and the long-period groundswell (15 seconds) will bring some real shape to these little runners. Combined energy is reading moderate at 107, which isn’t much, but for a spot that’s inconsistent, a glassy surface on a 15-second period swell is a rare treat. It’ll be small, clean, and absolutely perfect for a beginner session. Just know this break is rarely breaking, so when it does, be stoked.
After that, the forecast goes back to being ordinary. Wednesday and Thursday see more onshore wind, poor quality, and no real punch. By Thursday the 3rd of September, we get a bigger 5ft bump from the ENE, but the wave comment is still poor—cross-onshore wind and short 7-second period means it’ll be choppy and messy. Not for paddling.
Into the second week, early September 4th through the 9th, the swell energy picks up into the moderate to strong range (260–424), but it’s all coming with cross-onshore winds and poor surf quality. The only change is more chop. For an exposed sandbar like Out Front, these are days for the windsurfers and kites, not the paddle crew.
Bottom line: if you want clean, tiny, glassy waves on a rare-breaking day, circle September 1st afternoon. Otherwise, this 16-day window is mostly a write-off.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 64 | 43 | 20 | 55 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:48AM0.99m | 7:04PM1.22m | 7:31AM1.05m | 7:44PM1.26m | 8:09AM1.12m | 8:21PM1.29m | 8:45AM1.17m | 8:57PM1.29m | 9:20AM1.21m | 9:33PM1.26m | 9:55AM1.24m | 10:11PM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:59AM0.14m | 1:00PM0.17m | 1:42AM0.08m | 1:46PM0.13m | 2:22AM0.03m | 2:30PM0.09m | 3:01AM-0.00m | 3:13PM0.06m | 3:38AM-0.03m | 3:55PM0.05m | 4:13AM-0.03m | 4:35PM0.05m | 4:47AM-0.02m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 7:42 | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 14 | ESE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 14 | — | — | E 8 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 4 | E 9 | SSE 5 | E 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 2 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | ENE 3 | — | NE 2 | ENE 3 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 64 | 43 | 20 | 55 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 222 | 254 | 670 | 408 | 408 | 440 | 463 | 616 | 1137 | 131 | 76 | 76 | 41 | 200 | 254 | 393 | 376 | 2222 | 2056 |
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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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