Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m looking at this forecast and it’s a bit of a flat spell for Out Front. The whole 16-day window is pretty lean, with no real standout sessions. The first few days are a real struggle – tiny waves and mostly messy conditions. There’s a gap right from the start with nothing worth paddling out for until Thursday the 3rd of September, and even then it’s only just rideable. We’ve got a few mornings that look clean, but the swell is just too small to get excited about.
The water temperature right now at Out Front is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
Looking at the best of a pretty average bunch, Thursday the 3rd of September morning is probably your best bet. You’ve got a 1 ft SE swell, period around 9 seconds, and clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is weak, sitting at 50, so it’s not going to be powerful, but it’s surfable. The crowds are sometimes an issue here, but on a day like this, it’ll be quiet.
After that, Friday the 4th of September morning has a glassy surface with a tiny 1 ft S swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be weak and a bit messy. Afternoon looks a touch better with a 2 ft E swell and a clean cross-off breeze, but still very ordinary.
The following week is more of the same – small, inconsistent swell and a lot of wind. There’s a morning on Saturday the 12th of September with a 1 ft SE swell and clean conditions, but the energy is still low. Nothing really stands out as a proper session.
In short, it’s a quiet period. The swell energy is weak throughout (mostly under 100), and the combination of size and wind means you’ll be scratching for rides. If you’re desperate, pick a clean morning with the biggest swell you can find, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 10 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 57 | 48 | 42 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 116 | 147 | 160 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:34AM1.26m | 10:54PM1.17m | 11:17AM1.27m | 11:43PM1.11m | 12:07PM1.26m | 00:40AM1.05m | 1:04PM1.25m | 1:42AM1.01m | 2:06PM1.24m | 2:48AM0.98m | 3:13PM1.23m | 3:58AM1.00m | 4:23PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.07m | 5:22AM0.00m | 6:01PM0.10m | 6:01AM0.05m | 6:53PM0.14m | 6:48AM0.10m | 7:59PM0.19m | 7:50AM0.16m | 9:17PM0.20m | 9:10AM0.18m | 10:30PM0.16m | 10:27AM0.16m | 11:33PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 37 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 4 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 5 | S 6 | E 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | NE 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 57 | 48 | 42 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 12 | S 5 | S 4 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | — | — | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | SE 13 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | SE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 3 | E 8 | S 6 | E 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | ENE 2 | — | — | S 5 | WSW 3 | NNW 3 | SE 6 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 13 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | 12 | 17 | 3 | 116 | 147 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1144 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 41 | 41 | 131 | 1146 | 41 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 3 | 222 | 254 | 375 | 1108 | 2056 | 351 | 614 | 501 |
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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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