Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Out Front this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright friends, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you. What we’re looking at over the next couple of weeks is a pretty dire situation. There’s a long stretch starting August 11th where you’re better off doing something else.
The only spot in the picture is Out Front. It’s a sandbar break, exposed, and it’s rarely consistent. It’s a tiny, beginner-friendly wave when it does show. The water is about normal for this time of year. The right swell direction for this place is out of the ESE, and we do see a little of that, but the conditions fight us the whole way.
For the first week, from the 11th to the 17th, it’s basically flat. Swell heights are tiny—0.3ft to 2ft—with combined energy readings in the single digits to the low 20s (10 to 23). Every single report says “poor surf conditions.” Even when the wind is clean and offshore, like on the 13th, the swell is a pathetic 0.3ft. Not worth waxing the board.
The second week finally shows a tiny glimmer. On the morning of August 18th, we get a little pulse. Swell goes up to 1ft from the SE, but with a very long period of 15 seconds. The energy climbs to a moderate 109. The wind is a light offshore from the NNE, so it’ll be clean. The waves are described as “surfable but ordinary.” That’s the best we’ve got, and for a sandbar, those long-period swells like to close out and run straight. Crowds are listed as _sometimes_ here, so you might have it to yourself.
It fades right back after that. There’s another mention on the morning of August 25th with a 3ft swell from the S and a moderate offshore wind from the WNW (45 energy), but it’s still just “surfable but ordinary.” The consistency is poor. Honestly, with the wind and these tiny waves, the setup looks more fun for a kite than a surfboard. There are no standout days here.
So, the honest truth: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. It’s a dry spell for the area, and that’s just how it goes sometimes. Don’t lose hope though—the forecast can always flip.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | E 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 3 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 108 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:22AM1.16m | 7:40PM1.43m | 8:15AM1.23m | 8:30PM1.44m | 9:04AM1.28m | 9:18PM1.42m | 9:53AM1.30m | 10:06PM1.36m | 10:41AM1.30m | 10:53PM1.28m | 11:30AM1.27m | 11:41PM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:39AM-0.05m | 1:39PM-0.03m | 2:31AM-0.11m | 2:35PM-0.06m | 3:20AM-0.14m | 3:27PM-0.07m | 4:06AM-0.15m | 4:17PM-0.06m | 4:48AM-0.12m | 5:04PM-0.02m | 5:28AM-0.07m | 5:50PM0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | NE 4 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | S 6 | — | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 3 | WSW 3 | NW 3 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | S 3 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 20 | — | — | 5 | 108 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 428 | 433 | 2671 | 375 | 375 | 1542 | 1166 | 2190 | 1275 | 394 | 298 | 375 | 335 | 226 | 393 | 408 | 1059 | 1143 | 826 |
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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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