Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SSE 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 (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – the next 16 days at Out Front are a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. There’s just nothing on offer that’s worth paddling out for. The whole stretch is a long, flat run of poor surf conditions, so let’s not sugarcoat it.
Right now, the water’s sitting at 74°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – a degree or two off the average, so bring a thicker suit if you’re keen.
The first real hint of any surfable energy comes around Monday, August 12th. On the morning of the 12th, we’ve got a tiny 2 ft swell from the SSE with a period of 7 seconds, but the wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW, which cleans things up nicely. Combined wave energy is a weak 40, so it’s not much to write home about – just a few small, clean waves for a beginner to mess around on. The afternoon of the 12th sees the swell drop to 1 ft.
Before that, from now through to Sunday, August 11th, it’s all cross-onshore winds, choppy lumps, and tiny surf. The wind is mostly from the south or southwest, making it messy. On Monday, August 5th, and Tuesday, August 6th, there’s a bit of cross-shore wind, but the swell is still puny and the conditions are just average. Nothing to get excited about.
After the 12th, the 13th and 14th are clean but tiny – 1 ft or less – with light offshore or cross-offshore winds, but the energy is barely there. Then on Saturday, August 16th, the swell picks up to 3 ft from the ENE with a period of 7 seconds, giving moderate energy of 132. But the wind is onshore or cross-onshore from the south, chopping it up again. The 15th and 16th show a bit of north-east swell, but period is short and the wind is poor, keeping it surfable only for a kitesurfer, not a paddle surfer. The setup at Out Front is a sandbar, and with the wind and swell directions, it’s just not happening for us.
Look, when a break is this inconsistent and rarely breaks clean, these blank runs are normal for the area. It’s a tough stretch. Keep your eyes on the charts, but for now, I’d give the board a rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 15 | 19 | 38 | 51 | 161 | 181 | 220 | 94 | 77 | 58 | 34 | 31 | 21 | 88 | 56 | 47 | 67 | 38 | 38 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:29AM1.11m | 10:35PM1.21m | 11:07AM1.13m | 11:16PM1.17m | 11:49AM1.16m | 00:02AM1.12m | 12:35PM1.19m | 00:54AM1.06m | 1:26PM1.21m | 1:51AM1.02m | 2:22PM1.23m | 2:54AM0.99m | 3:24PM1.25m | 4:04AM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM0.12m | 5:18AM-0.00m | 5:33PM0.13m | 5:51AM0.02m | 6:16PM0.16m | 6:26AM0.04m | 7:06PM0.19m | 7:10AM0.08m | 8:13PM0.21m | 8:07AM0.11m | 9:30PM0.20m | 9:20AM0.13m | 10:42PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 94 | 40 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | E 12 | E 9 | E 12 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 9 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 15 | 19 | 38 | 51 | 161 | 181 | 220 | — | 77 | 58 | 34 | 31 | 21 | 88 | 56 | 47 | 67 | 38 | 38 | 75 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 226 | 1243 | 719 | 1135 | 1207 | 76 | 308 | 76 | 62 | 3 | 76 | 123 | 41 | 2298 | 135 | 261 | 490 | 308 | 200 | 490 | 76 |
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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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