Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 (Aug 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s size up the break at Out Front.
Honestly, partner, it’s a quiet stretch. We’re looking at a long dry spell with barely any surf to speak of for the better part of two weeks.
Kicking off Sunday, August 16th, the swell is a pathetic 0.7 ft from the ESE with an 8-second period, and the wind is a moderate onshore breeze from the SSE. Total write-off. The combined wave energy is only 11 – that’s weak, flat-calm territory. Water temp is 79°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least it’s warm water for a wait.
Monday the 17th brings a tiny bump to 3 ft from the south with a 6-second period. Wind goes offshore from the NW in the morning, making it clean, but there’s no power behind it. Combined energy hits 54 – still weak. Not worth paddling out.
Tuesday the 18th drops back to 1 ft, and the rest of that week stays in that same sad range. Swell direction bounces between SE and ESE, periods are short, and wave energy stays under 45. We get some glassy moments on the afternoon of Saturday the 22nd with a 0.3 ft swell from the SE and a 13-second period, but it’s so small you’d barely feel it.
Into the second week, there’s a slight lift around Thursday the 27th, with wave energy climbing to 68 from a 2 ft SE swell (12-second period) and clean cross-offshore winds from the NNE in the morning. Still tiny. On Friday the 28th, cross-offshore winds continue with 2 ft from the SE, but by the afternoon the swell hits 3 ft from the east with a 10-second period and energy jumps to 198 – that’s moderate. Problem is, the wind goes cross-onshore from the ENE at 12 mph, making it choppy. Not ideal.
The final few days into the 31st see persistent small swell (1 to 2 ft) with fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. Energy stays weak to moderate (32-83). Nothing breaks through as a good session.
Bottom line: there’s no standout day in this 16-day window. It’s a quiet spell with no real swell to ride. For this area, a blank run like this is pretty normal – forecasts can change, but right now there’s nothing for a surfer to get excited about. If you’re desperate for a float, maybe the glassy moments on the 22nd or 23rd, but you’ll be on a 0.7 ft wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 11 | 60 | 54 | 34 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 40 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 25 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:30AM1.27m | 11:41PM1.18m | 12:18PM1.24m | 00:30AM1.09m | 1:05PM1.19m | 1:19AM1.00m | 1:53PM1.15m | 2:09AM0.93m | 2:41PM1.11m | 3:02AM0.89m | 3:33PM1.09m | 4:00AM0.87m | 4:30PM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:50PM0.05m | 6:08AM0.01m | 6:37PM0.12m | 6:48AM0.10m | 7:27PM0.20m | 7:32AM0.19m | 8:26PM0.26m | 8:25AM0.25m | 9:30PM0.29m | 9:27AM0.29m | 10:32PM0.28m | 10:28AM0.29m | 11:26PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 3 | 54 | 34 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 40 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | — | — | E 6 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 8 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 15 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 5 | SE 3 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 11 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 30 | 25 | — | 17 | 2 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1059 | 3026 | 2056 | 3 | 157 | 41 | 157 | 462 | 3 | 62 | 670 | 222 | 254 | 1108 | 440 | 122 | 3 | 3 | 254 | 41 | 640 |
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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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