Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you – this is a tough one. For the next 16 days, we’re looking at a real desert out there. The finder didn’t give me a single good recommendation to work with, so I’m gonna tell you straight up what’s going on. We’ve got a long stretch of barely-there surf and tricky conditions at Out Front.
So, the overall pattern from now through the 16th of September is pretty grim. The first bit of action is a teeny tiny 1ft swell from the SE on Tuesday morning, but it’s weak and the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean but just not worth paddling for. The combined energy of all swells is only 13, which is truly weak. Water temp is sitting at 77°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
From there, we hit a real dry spell. The swell stays tiny – mostly 1ft to 2ft – and the wind is all over the place. There’s a stretch of days from the 2nd through the 9th where it’s just a mix of junky cross-shore wind and short-period slop. Periods are mostly between 5 and 11 seconds, never really getting that long-period groundswell goodness. The energy readings are all in the double digits, way below 100, so there’s just no push.
Now, for the one bit of hope, and it’s a long way off. On the 10th of September, Thursday, we get a slight bump. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The energy climbs to 79, still weak but it’s the biggest we’ll see. Problem is the wind is a fresh cross-shore, creating lumpy conditions. It’s not great, but if you’re desperate, it’s the best you’ll get. The afternoon drops to 3ft with a cross-onshore, so that window is tight.
After that, it’s back to tiny, weak waves with periods often under 8 seconds, and the wind is either onshore or cross-off. The crowd profile at Out Front says “sometimes,” but honestly, with this quality, I doubt you’ll see many people. It’s inconsistent and rarely breaks well, so a blank run like this isn’t that unusual for the area. Keep your eye on the forecasts, but for now, the board stays in the car.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | NE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 8 | ENE 7 | S 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 7 | 23 | 57 | 48 | 42 | 29 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 17 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:17AM1.27m | 11:43PM1.11m | 12:07PM1.26m | 00:40AM1.05m | 1:04PM1.25m | 1:42AM1.01m | 2:06PM1.24m | 2:48AM0.98m | 3:13PM1.23m | 3:58AM1.00m | 4:23PM1.25m | 5:08AM1.05m | 5:31PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.10m | 6:01AM0.05m | 6:53PM0.14m | 6:48AM0.10m | 7:59PM0.19m | 7:50AM0.16m | 9:17PM0.20m | 9:10AM0.18m | 10:30PM0.16m | 10:27AM0.16m | 11:33PM0.09m | 11:33AM0.10m | 00:28AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | NE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 23 | 57 | 48 | 42 | 29 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | S 5 | S 4 | NE 7 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 6 | E 6 | E 7 | S 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | — | S 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 8 | 4 | — | 1 | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | E 6 | — | SSE 3 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | 4 | 2 | 23 | 27 | — | 6 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 1385 | 41 | 122 | 1146 | 41 | 76 | 3 | 376 | 3 | 222 | 408 | 1108 | 2378 | 376 | 614 | 614 | 615 | 76 | 615 | 670 |
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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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