Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 7s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking pretty flat and grim for a good stretch. There’s no surf worth paddling out for right now, and honestly, for the next week and a half, it's just gonna be a write-off. We're looking at a solid gap of about 10 days with nothing on offer. The swell's tiny, the winds are mostly cross or onshore, and every single report is calling it poor surf conditions.
The only spot we’ve got to look at is Out Front, and it’s an inconsistent, exposed sandbar that's better for beginners when there's something to ride. That "something" is barely there. For the first few days, we’re talking about knee-high slop with combined wave energy in the low double digits (39) and a messy cross-onshore wind. Not a chance.
Things don't really show a pulse until around Saturday the 21st of September. That morning we finally see a bump in energy, hitting a moderate 120, with a 4ft swell. But the problem? It’s a short-period windswell at 6 seconds, coming from the ENE with a moderate cross-shore wind that'll chop it all up. Not great.
The only window that even gets me a little interested is way out on Wednesday the 30th of September. The afternoon shows a 5ft swell from the ENE with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy hitting a solid 278. That's the most energy we see in the whole forecast. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, which is better than onshore, but it’s still gonna have some chop on it. It's not a standout by any stretch, just the best of a bad bunch, and it's over a week away so keep your expectations low.
Honestly, for a spot like this, a blank run is pretty normal. The water temp at the start is sitting at 76°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but it doesn't make the lack of waves any easier to swallow. If you’re desperate for a splash, the setup here is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing when that easterly wind picks up.
Keep an eye on the charts, but don't hold your breath.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | S 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 15 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 134 | 50 | 146 | 42 | 29 | 32 | 98 | 104 | 141 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:36AM1.24m | 11:55PM1.04m | 12:22PM1.18m | 00:44AM0.96m | 1:10PM1.12m | 1:36AM0.91m | 2:00PM1.09m | 2:30AM0.88m | 2:53PM1.06m | 3:26AM0.87m | 3:50PM1.06m | 4:26AM0.89m | 4:47PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04PM0.12m | 6:05AM0.16m | 6:49PM0.20m | 6:44AM0.23m | 7:41PM0.27m | 7:32AM0.30m | 8:46PM0.30m | 8:40AM0.34m | 9:52PM0.30m | 9:52AM0.34m | 10:49PM0.26m | 10:52AM0.30m | 11:38PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | S 4 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 35 | 13 | 146 | 42 | 29 | 16 | 4 | — | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | S 4 | ESE 12 | E 7 | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | S 4 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 4 | — | 12 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | — | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 5 | 11 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | SW 4 | — | ENE 3 | E 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 27 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 7 | — | 1 | 134 | 50 | 108 | 12 | 5 | 32 | 98 | 104 | 141 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1250 | 1143 | 511 | 387 | 1137 | 375 | 41 | 1137 | 134 | 200 | 290 | 200 | 1143 | 1144 | 122 | 41 | 41 | 62 | 254 | 614 | 173 |
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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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