Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSW swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSW 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 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
For the next 16 days, the surf is almost non-existent. Out Front is the only spot in the picture, and it’s an inconsistent beginner sandbar that rarely breaks well anyway. This is a real dead spell.
Swell heights are tiny, staying between about 0.7ft and 2ft for the whole outlook. The swell comes mostly from the SE or ESE – which is the right direction for Out Front – but there’s just not enough water moving. Wave energy values are weak, from 9 up to 112 (the 112 is moderate, but it still comes with a “poor surf” call). Wave periods range from a short 4 seconds to a very long 15 seconds on the morning of September 1st, but with barely any swell height, that long period won’t do anything.
There are a few clean wind windows. Sunday morning, August 23rd, is glassy calm, and you get some cross-off winds on the mornings of August 28th and 29th. It’s a shame there’s no wave to go with them. If you’re a total beginner with a soft-top and just want to sit in the water, maybe, but don’t expect to ride much.
For kite surfers, things look a bit more tempting. The afternoon of Thursday, August 27th, has a 28 mph cross-off wind over clean water, and the fresh breezes later in the month are similar. For a paddle surfer, there’s just nothing on the menu.
Water temperature is about normal for this time of year.
Don’t sweat it – this spot can have long gaps, and the forecast always has a chance to turn.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 13 | S 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 80 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:53PM1.15m | 2:09AM0.93m | 2:41PM1.11m | 3:02AM0.89m | 3:33PM1.09m | 4:00AM0.87m | 4:30PM1.10m | 5:01AM0.88m | 5:26PM1.12m | 5:58AM0.93m | 6:19PM1.17m | 6:48AM0.99m | 7:04PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:26PM0.26m | 8:25AM0.25m | 9:30PM0.29m | 9:27AM0.29m | 10:32PM0.28m | 10:28AM0.29m | 11:26PM0.24m | 11:23AM0.26m | 00:14AM0.20m | 12:13PM0.22m | 00:59AM0.14m | 1:00PM0.17m | 1:42AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | 10 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 4 | E 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 33 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | S 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 6 | E 15 | SE 15 | E 14 | ENE 4 | SE 13 | ENE 5 | ESE 13 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 2 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | E 3 | E 4 | S 3 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | S 6 | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | — | SE 5 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 80 | 8 | 20 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 47 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 41 | 668 | 284 | 335 | 670 | 670 | 678 | 1483 | 670 | 433 | 76 | 3 | 41 | 463 | 222 | 127 | 295 | 214 | 254 | 83 |
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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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