Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. 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 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me have a look at what we've got for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, it's a pretty flat run here. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny surf and messy conditions, with only a brief glimmer of something rideable right at the end. From now until the 19th of August, it's basically a write-off – just small, weak swells and poor surf across the board.
For the first week and a half, it's all about those small, inconsistent pulses from the SSE. You're looking at wave heights struggling to get above 1 ft to 2 ft, with periods sitting around 5 to 6 seconds – that's short-period, weak stuff. The combined energy is almost always in the double digits (16 to 68), which is a clear sign of very weak surf. The wind is a mixed bag, but that doesn't really matter when there's nothing to ride. It's a big gap of nothing.
We finally see a tiny shift on the 20th of August. The Thursday morning session at Out Front might just be your best – and really only – option of the whole 16 days. The swell is still small at 2 ft from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds. It's still weak energy (59), but the wind swings to a light cross-off from the W, so it could be clean. It's described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is the best we're going to get. The afternoon picks up a bit with a 3 ft swell from the NE and a gentle offshore from the NW, but it's still not going to light anyone's fire. After that, it drops straight back to poor conditions through the weekend and into the next week.
Given how small and weak the surf is, and how often the wind is cross-onshore or cross, this whole stretch is honestly more suited to a kite than a paddle. The combined energy doesn't crack triple digits until the 18th (177 on the Tuesday afternoon) but even then, the swell height is only 1 ft, so it's all wind-chop and not surfable waves.
So, yeah. It's a long, flat, frustrating outlook. Not much to get excited about. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 14 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 24 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:45PM1.38m | 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 | 12:41PM0.02m | 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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | WSW 3 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 13 | NE 4 | E 7 | E 12 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | E 7 | — | E 10 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | — | — | W 3 | NW 3 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 9 | — | 7 | 24 | 102 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 440 | 1010 | 1116 | 440 | 394 | 222 | 375 | 549 | 1270 | 353 | 298 | 298 | 376 | 408 | 254 | 376 | 1108 | 1119 | 615 | 200 | 305 |
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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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