Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch. The first solid recommendation isn’t until next Wednesday the 22nd, so we’re looking at a dry spell of nearly a week. The early days are all just small, choppy, and crossed-up, nothing worth paddling out for.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 22nd afternoon. Out Front is our only break on the cards, and while it’s an inconsistent sandbar that’s usually best for beginners, this one might actually get a bit of life. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 79°, which is a nice bonus. We’ll see a building 6ft, short-period 8-second swell from the south, with the combined energy hitting a solid 651 – that’s moderate to strong energy. The wind swings light and cross-offshore, making for clean faces. The kicker is the swell size: at 6ft, it’s starting to push toward the limit for beginners, but for a decent sandbar, it could offer some punchy little waves. The best part? It’s inconsistent, so when it comes, it’ll be worth the wait.
Thursday the 23rd morning is a letdown – the swell drops right back to 2ft. The rest of the week and into the next is a real struggle. We’ve got tiny waves, cross-shore breezes, and a lot of lumpy chop. The combined energy readings are mostly teeny little two-digit numbers, barely a whisper in the water.
The next standout is a long way off, on Friday the 31st of July. Out Front shows a 4ft, short-period 6-second spike from the south, with a moderate 116 combined energy. It’s clean, with a cross-offshore breeze, but at that size for a break that’s inconsistent and exposed, it’s a bit of a gamble. Still, if you’re desperate, it’s the best we’ve got that week.
The final day, Sunday the 2nd of August, is glassy with 1.0ft waves. It’s a flat, clean nothing. Honestly, for a stretch like this, it’s just part of the game here. It’s not going to stay poor forever, so keep the board waxed and hope the next update brings better news.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 4 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 4 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 28 | 233 | 45 | 27 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 21 | 47 | 48 | 315 | 263 | 399 | 62 | 53 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 83 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:05PM1.23m | 00:13AM1.23m | 12:56PM1.22m | 1:04AM1.14m | 1:45PM1.20m | 1:54AM1.05m | 2:33PM1.17m | 2:44AM0.97m | 3:22PM1.15m | 3:37AM0.91m | 4:13PM1.14m | 4:34AM0.89m | 5:07PM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:17PM0.06m | 6:47AM-0.03m | 7:09PM0.13m | 7:33AM0.05m | 8:07PM0.20m | 8:23AM0.12m | 9:10PM0.24m | 9:16AM0.18m | 10:11PM0.25m | 10:11AM0.21m | 11:07PM0.23m | 11:02AM0.22m | 11:57PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | S 7 | ESE 4 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 84 | 45 | 27 | 19 | 15 | 23 | — | 34 | 3 | — | — | 166 | 62 | 47 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 86 | 23 | 53 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 4 | S 7 | — | — | — | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | NNE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 28 | 233 | — | — | — | 1 | 23 | 21 | 47 | 48 | 315 | 263 | 399 | — | 12 | 15 | 4 | 30 | 33 | 83 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1243 | 2742 | 76 | 3 | 155 | 215 | 222 | 283 | 462 | 122 | 1137 | 149 | 91 | 41 | 52 | 121 | 375 | 155 | 330 | 490 | 104 |
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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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