Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at it again in feet and miles per hour. Same story, different numbers. Over the next 16 days, Out Front is the only spot, and it’s not delivering.
From Wednesday 15 July right through the end of the month, the surf is tiny. The biggest bump is on Saturday 18 July afternoon with a 4 ft south swell (short period of 5 seconds) – combined wave energy still weak at 79. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s messy. Sunday 19 July afternoon sees a clean offshore breeze from the NW at 12 mph, but the swell is only 2 ft from the SSE at 8 seconds. Surfable but ordinary, not a standout.
Water temp hit 79° on the 15th, about 3° warmer than average. Nice for a dip, not for waves.
The second week from 22 July onward is even flatter. Swell heights hover around 1 ft to 2 ft with weak energy readings in the teens and 20s. There’s a clean moment on 26 July morning with offshore wind (NW, 12 mph), but the swell is just 1 ft. Clean conditions don’t matter if there’s no wave to ride.
This whole 16-day stretch is a bust for surf. The area looks more interesting for kite surfing when the wind picks up, but if you’re here for waves, you’re out of luck. It’s a blank run, and for this spot, that’s not unusual. Forecasts can always change, but right now, there’s no recommendation.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSW 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 14 | S 3 | S 5 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 20 | 32 | 6 | 6 | 66 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 74 | 85 | 51 | 48 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 8 | 21 | 16 | 107 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:38PM1.46m | 10:17AM1.24m | 10:29PM1.40m | 11:11AM1.24m | 11:22PM1.32m | 12:05PM1.23m | 00:13AM1.23m | 12:56PM1.22m | 1:04AM1.14m | 1:45PM1.20m | 1:54AM1.05m | 2:33PM1.17m | 2:44AM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:44PM-0.07m | 4:31AM-0.17m | 4:36PM-0.05m | 5:17AM-0.15m | 5:26PM-0.01m | 6:02AM-0.10m | 6:17PM0.06m | 6:47AM-0.03m | 7:09PM0.13m | 7:33AM0.05m | 8:07PM0.20m | 8:23AM0.12m | 9:10PM0.24m | 9:16AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | 8:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | — | E 12 | SE 7 | — | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 20 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 48 | 20 | 20 | 24 | — | 3 | 11 | — | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 4 | E 12 | S 9 | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 15 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 5 | — | S 3 | SSW 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 3 | S 3 | S 5 | S 7 | W 3 | W 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 7 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 32 | — | 5 | 66 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 74 | 85 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 21 | 16 | 107 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 393 | 440 | 1397 | 1275 | 3 | 1116 | 1108 | 1564 | 1108 | 51 | 616 | 3 | 124 | 129 | 121 | 296 | 122 | 490 | 3 | 76 | 121 |
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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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