
Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me give it to you straight. Over this 16-day stretch, it's a real bummer. We're looking at a big gap of nothing worth paddling out for – from now until the 19th of September, it's all poor conditions. A couple of days later in September might have a little bump, but it's not gonna get the heart racing.
The only spot we've got to talk about is Out Front. It's a sandbar, exposed to the ESE swell, and it's inconsistent – don't expect waves to be rolling in all the time. Crowds can show up, so keep that in mind. But honestly, the whole window is just onshore winds and weak, short-period swell from the east. The swell energy is weak, with values mostly under 100 – on the 13th, it's only 38 and 41. That's tiny, weak energy.
There's a tiny glimmer on Saturday afternoon, the 19th of September. A small 0.8m swell from the south (4-second period) with light, glassy winds from the north. That's clean, but the period is crummy and the energy is still weak (41). It's surfable, but barely. That's the only time I'd even think about it, and it's a real long shot.
After that, the wind picks up and the swell gets messy, with strong cross-shore winds and bigger, choppy conditions. On the 22nd and 23rd, the swell hits 1.5m from the east, with moderate wave energy (351–424), but those strong cross-shore winds from the northeast make it a mess. The setup at Out Front looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at that point – the wind is howling, and it's just not clean for a proper wave.
By the 26th, we've got gale-force winds, and the waves are just a choppy, lumpy mess. No way that's fun on a surfboard.
Honestly, the whole thing is a write-off for quality surf. If you're desperate, maybe have a look on the 19th afternoon, but don't hold your breath. The water temp is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 4 |
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16 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 32 | 47 | 69 | 86 | 89 | 66 | 71 | 48 | 30 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 16 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:39PM1.29m | 10:08AM1.34m | 10:22PM1.21m | 10:52AM1.30m | 11:07PM1.12m | 11:36AM1.24m | 11:55PM1.04m | 12:22PM1.18m | 00:44AM0.96m | 1:10PM1.12m | 1:36AM0.91m | 2:00PM1.09m | 2:30AM0.88m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:15AM-0.06m | 4:39PM-0.01m | 4:52AM-0.00m | 5:21PM0.05m | 5:29AM0.07m | 6:04PM0.12m | 6:05AM0.16m | 6:49PM0.20m | 6:44AM0.23m | 7:41PM0.27m | 7:32AM0.30m | 8:46PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
7:14 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
16 | 10 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 86 | 89 | 66 | 71 | 48 | 30 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | E 4 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | E 15 | — | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
15 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
— | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 5 | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 |
— | — | 8 | — | 13 | 20 | 32 | 47 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 3 | 95 | 41 | 375 | 408 | 1108 | 611 | 611 | 104 | 121 | 431 | 375 | 1116 | 1243 | 76 | 3 | 353 | 129 |
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Information about the Out Front Surf forecast
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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