Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s lay it out plain: the next couple of weeks are pretty much a bust for any real surf. We’ve got a long dry spell of flat, weak, and messy conditions, so don’t waste your time staring at the buoy. The swell window is closed, and the wind’s all over the shop.
The first ten days are dead. We’re talking ankle-biters, knee-high slop, and energy readings in the teens and twenties—just weak, gutless stuff. There’s a tiny bump on Sunday the 13th where the energy climbs to 85, but the swell is only 2ft from the southeast with a short period, so it’s not going to offer anything rideable. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the surf is either lumpy or just plain weak. Not worth the paddle out.
The one bright spot comes on Wednesday the 24th. The morning pushes to about 3ft of southeast swell with a 7-second period, and the energy jumps to 94. Even better, the wind drops to glassy—absolutely flat calm—which makes it the standout of the whole stretch. The water’s sitting at 78°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can go light on the rubber. Out Front (the local region) is a sandbar setup, so it’s inconsistent and can get a crowd sometimes. With that clean surface, it’s the best chance you’ll get. The afternoon sees a touch of west wind, which is cross-off and should keep it clean, though the energy backs off a bit to 82. It’s not pumping, but if you’re keen, this is the session to chase.
After that, it fades out again. Nothing else on the cards looks worthwhile. This is one of those frustrating stretches where the ocean just won’t cooperate. Keep the board waxed and the hopes low—something better’s bound to roll in eventually.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 6 | 14 | 61 | 37 | 18 | 51 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 29 | 31 | 40 | 46 | 45 | 41 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:24PM1.37m | 7:56AM1.30m | 8:11PM1.38m | 8:42AM1.35m | 8:56PM1.35m | 9:25AM1.36m | 9:39PM1.29m | 10:08AM1.34m | 10:22PM1.21m | 10:52AM1.30m | 11:07PM1.12m | 11:36AM1.24m | 11:55PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:27PM-0.01m | 2:07AM-0.09m | 2:19PM-0.05m | 2:52AM-0.11m | 3:09PM-0.05m | 3:35AM-0.10m | 3:55PM-0.04m | 4:15AM-0.06m | 4:39PM-0.01m | 4:52AM-0.00m | 5:21PM0.05m | 5:29AM0.07m | 6:04PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 51 | 11 | 5 | 12 | — | 31 | 1 | 46 | 45 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | — | ENE 4 | E 9 | — | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 41 | 21 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 10 | E 8 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | E 14 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 14 | 61 | 37 | 18 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 7 | 40 | 38 | 29 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2230 | 611 | 2061 | 70 | 62 | 3 | 222 | 335 | 298 | 1115 | 1143 | 615 | 122 | 668 | 3 | 3 | 254 | 200 | 200 | 670 | 668 |
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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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