Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSW swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Out Front this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s look at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch for Out Front. The whole 16-day window is a long, flat spell with almost nothing to get excited about. There’s a big gap of no decent surf right from the start, and it stays that way for days. The first real sign of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Wednesday afternoon, the 16th of September, and even then it’s barely a pulse.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Let’s run through the few moments that might get you out of bed. Wednesday morning the 16th is a write-off with a risk of thunderstorms and a messy cross-shore wind. But that afternoon, the wind finally swings offshore from the northwest, light breeze, and the sea goes glassy. You’ll see a tiny 3ft swell from the east with a period of 6 seconds – that’s short period, windswell, so it’ll be small and a bit weak. The combined energy is only 83, so it’s weak. It’s ‘surfable but very ordinary’ – you might get a few knee-high rollers if you’re desperate.
Then there’s a big gap again. Friday morning the 18th of September brings another chance – a light offshore from the north, and a 3ft swell from the south-southwest with a 5-second period. The combined energy jumps to 103, which is still weak to moderate. Again, it’s ‘surfable but very ordinary.’ Clean conditions, but the swell is tiny and short-period, so don’t expect much.
Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The only time you’d even bother is if you’re a beginner paddling out for the practice on those Wednesday afternoon or Friday morning windows. The swell never gets over 5ft, so it’s not too big for anyone, but it’s also not big enough for a good wave. The crowds at Out Front are ‘sometimes’ an issue, but with surf this poor, you’ll likely have the place to yourself.
Keep the hopes low, and the forecasts can always change. It’s a blank run, and that’s just how it goes sometimes.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 3 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 66 | 53 | 40 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:58AM1.00m | 4:23PM1.25m | 5:08AM1.05m | 5:31PM1.29m | 6:12AM1.13m | 6:31PM1.34m | 7:07AM1.22m | 7:24PM1.37m | 7:56AM1.30m | 8:11PM1.38m | 8:42AM1.35m | 8:56PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.16m | 10:27AM0.16m | 11:33PM0.09m | 11:33AM0.10m | 00:28AM0.02m | 12:32PM0.04m | 1:19AM-0.04m | 1:27PM-0.01m | 2:07AM-0.09m | 2:19PM-0.05m | 2:52AM-0.11m | 3:09PM-0.05m | 3:35AM-0.10m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 7:24 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 28 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 4 | — | SE 8 | SE 10 | NE 7 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 22 | 26 | 23 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 14 | 66 | 53 | 40 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2056 | 633 | 335 | 222 | 145 | 270 | 3 | 3 | 611 | 127 | 511 | 611 | 1098 | 486 | 284 | 122 | 393 | 279 | 335 |
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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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