Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with SSE 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 (Aug 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this forecast for Out Front is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf, so patience is the name of the game.
The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Friday, August 28th. Before that, we're in a dry spell. From now until Thursday the 27th, it's all tiny waves under 3ft with mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 80°, but that's about the only positive. The energy is pitiful, with readings mostly under 30 (weak energy). Honestly, it's a write-off for a paddle.
Friday the 28th is the first time we see "surfable waves," but they're very ordinary. Saturday morning the 29th is a no-go with a 1ft SE swell. The week's only standout looks to be Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning session at Out Front is the pick of the whole outlook. The wind goes glassy, and while the swell is only 4ft from the East with a 7-second period, it's the cleanest we'll see. The combined energy is moderate at 212, but the glassy conditions are a major positive, making it the best on offer by a long shot.
After that, the wind turns against us again on Wednesday afternoon, and we're back to a mix of cross-shore and cross-on winds through to the end of the forecast on Sunday, September 6th. The swell hangs around 2ft to 4ft, but it's rarely clean. The longer-range days like September 1st show a big spike in energy (715), but with fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, it's not one for a paddle. It might look more interesting for kite surfing than a surfboard.
So, the message is: hold out for that glassy Wednesday morning, September 2nd. It's not going to be epic, but it's the only window where the conditions come together.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 18 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 34 | 34 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:30PM1.10m | 5:01AM0.88m | 5:26PM1.12m | 5:58AM0.93m | 6:19PM1.17m | 6:48AM0.99m | 7:04PM1.22m | 7:31AM1.05m | 7:44PM1.26m | 8:09AM1.12m | 8:21PM1.29m | 8:45AM1.17m | 8:57PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:28AM0.29m | 11:26PM0.24m | 11:23AM0.26m | 00:14AM0.20m | 12:13PM0.22m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | SSE 5 | ESE 11 | SSE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 18 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 34 | 19 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | ENE 6 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ESE 11 | SSE 4 | ESE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 13 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | E 11 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 13 | NE 5 | E 8 | SE 8 | — | NE 5 | E 7 | S 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 8 | — | — | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | W 2 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | S 7 | — |
| kJ | 11 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | — | 34 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1483 | 135 | 433 | 254 | 271 | 226 | 3 | 41 | 222 | 254 | 243 | 222 | 200 | 640 | 214 | 200 | 1108 | 41 | 3 | 3 | 41 |
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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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