Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real. I’ve taken a long, hard look at what’s on offer, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim run for the next couple of weeks. The finder gave me nothing to work with for a good stretch there, so we’re looking at a big fat gap of flat, poor conditions from the start right through until the morning of Thursday, August 20th. That’s over a week of barely a ripple.
The only spot in the game is Out Front. It’s a sandbar setup, exposed to the swell, but it’s inconsistent and only really works when the wind and swell from the ESE line up. The water temp is sitting around 78°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll be warm while you’re waiting for nothing.
For the first week, it’s a write-off. Tiny swell, poor surf conditions, and the combined energy is pitiful – we’re talking values in the teens, like 18 (weak) on the 9th, and it just gets worse. The wind is all over the shop, but even when it goes clean offshore on the 11th, the swell is only 1 ft to 2 ft. It’s just not worth paddling out.
After that long dry spell, we finally get a tiny pulse on the morning of Thursday, August 20th. The swell bumps up to 2 ft from the SE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy reads 185 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-offshore, then turning offshore in the afternoon from the WNW. The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and honestly, that’s the best we’re gonna get. It’s a 1 out of 10. It’s small, it’s ordinary, but it’s the only window of clean, rideable surf in the whole 16-day outlook. If you’re desperate, that’s your moment.
The rest of the period after that? It falls apart again. Wind picks up, swell drops back to nothing, and we’re back to poor conditions. Honestly, this is a tough one. There’s no standout here. The only thing worth mentioning is that Thursday the 20th, and even that is a marginal call. Hang tight, and hope the next forecast looks different.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 11 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 7 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 58 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:42PM1.33m | 6:23AM1.08m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:44AM0.02m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 | E 13 | ENE 4 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 8 | E 13 | E 7 | — | E 12 | E 12 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 4 | — | S 6 | S 5 | WNW 2 | W 2 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | S 5 | — | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | — | 18 | 58 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 12 | — | 8 | — | 5 | 12 | 8 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 222 | 243 | 222 | 1010 | 267 | 41 | 394 | 336 | 376 | 549 | 2298 | 375 | 615 | 938 | 898 | 41 | 298 | 376 | 375 | 222 |
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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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