Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSW swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. 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 0.2m and 16s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, this is Rusty. Let's be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of flat or poor conditions with no real swell to get excited about. The first real glimmer of anything rideable doesn't show up until Tuesday, September 1st, so there's a significant gap of days with no worthwhile surf on offer.
The only spot we've got on the radar is Out Front – a sandbar set-up that's exposed to the swell but is inconsistent and best for beginners. Even then, it's a marginal call. The water temperature is sitting at 78°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit.
The first hint of life comes on Tuesday, September 1st during the morning. We've got a tiny 0.7 ft groundswell from the ESE with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wind is glassy from the NW. The combined swell energy is weak (43). The waves will be small, and while the conditions are clean, it's only just surfable. It's a pond, not a point break.
Then on Wednesday, September 2nd, the morning stays clean with a light N wind, but the swell is still only 1 ft from the SE at 12 seconds. The combined energy is weak (60). The afternoon, however, is a standout – glassy conditions with zero wind from the WSW. For a moment, Out Front will be a mirror. The swell is still 1 ft, but it's your best chance for a tiny, clean wave. The long period (12 sec) helps the shape a little, but because it's a sandbar, it might break a bit straight.
Thursday, September 3rd morning is also glassy with a calm NE wind and a 2 ft swell from the SE at 10 seconds. Combined energy is weak (54). It's another small, clean option, but nothing to travel for.
After that, the wind turns onshore and choppy, and the swell stays tiny. The rest of the forecast is a write-off with poor surf conditions and no real energy. The waves are too small for anyone but the most patient logger on a longboard.
Honestly, if you're desperate, the glassy windows on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of September are your only shots, and they are seriously small. For anything else, you're better off waiting for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 18 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 79 | 21 | 31 | 57 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.22m | 7:31AM1.05m | 7:44PM1.26m | 8:09AM1.12m | 8:21PM1.29m | 8:45AM1.17m | 8:57PM1.29m | 9:20AM1.21m | 9:33PM1.26m | 9:55AM1.24m | 10:11PM1.22m | 10:34AM1.26m | 10:54PM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.17m | 1:42AM0.08m | 1:46PM0.13m | 2:22AM0.03m | 2:30PM0.09m | 3:01AM-0.00m | 3:13PM0.06m | 3:38AM-0.03m | 3:55PM0.05m | 4:13AM-0.03m | 4:35PM0.05m | 4:47AM-0.02m | 5:17PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 11 | 28 | 64 | 20 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 5 | ESE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 16 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 14 | E 14 | E 5 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | SE 5 | — | S 6 | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 25 | 11 | 79 | 21 | — | 57 | — | 15 | 27 | — | — | 4 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 376 | 678 | 408 | 408 | 454 | 616 | 123 | 1137 | 41 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 200 | 436 | 393 | 254 | 2142 | 2056 | 2378 | 145 | 41 |
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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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