Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 2,872 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, near gales from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the N on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 10 | 34 | 4 | 296 | 603 | 1201 | 1311 | 1546 | 1768 | 1684 | 1398 | 831 | 850 | 817 | 896 | 1038 | 1276 | 1128 | 1010 | 643 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:28PM1.10m | 1:04AM0.89m | 1:19PM1.06m | 1:57AM0.87m | 2:12PM1.04m | 2:51AM0.87m | 3:06PM1.04m | 3:46AM0.91m | 4:00PM1.05m | 4:40AM0.97m | 4:55PM1.08m | 5:30AM1.06m | 5:46PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM0.23m | 6:49AM0.30m | 8:00PM0.27m | 7:50AM0.35m | 9:04PM0.28m | 9:08AM0.35m | 10:04PM0.24m | 10:16AM0.31m | 10:55PM0.19m | 11:12AM0.24m | 11:39PM0.12m | 12:02PM0.17m | 00:21AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 4 | — | — | 15 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 10 | 34 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | N 3 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 4 | 90 | 296 | 603 | 1201 | 1311 | 1546 | 1768 | 1684 | 1398 | 831 | 850 | 817 | 896 | 1038 | 1276 | 1128 | 1010 | 643 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 1564 | 157 | 483 | 1108 | 682 | 1243 | 614 | 659 | 507 | 428 | 428 | 507 | 387 | 387 | 1137 | 1143 | 511 | 614 | 508 | 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Out Front may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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