
Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
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 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. I've looked at the surf forecast for the next 16 days, and I'm going to be honest: it is a tough stretch.
We've got one break on the cards, Out Front, and the outlook is pretty grim. The pattern is set for a long, quiet spell. From now through the 18th of September, the swell just isn't there. We're looking at a solid 12 days with hardly any surfable waves. The energy is weak, and the conditions are nearly always messy. Then there's a little blip at the end of the period, but it's still not looking great.
Let's start with the first few days. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th have tiny swell, around 1 ft, but it's coming from the ENE and the wind is cross or onshore, so it's just poor surf quality. The combined energy (29) is very low. There's nothing to get excited about.
Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are the same story. The swell drops to 1 ft or even 0.3 ft. The wind shifts around, but it's not making any difference. The waves just aren't there. The water temperature is a notable 80°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing noteworthy.
From the 10th to the 18th, we see a few days with a bit more wind, but the swell stays tiny. Thursday the 10th has a clean morning with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 3 ft from the SSW with a short period of 5 seconds (54 energy). That's junk. It's not going to line up. The rest of the week is the same: tiny, weak, and onshore or cross-shore. Friday the 18th has a 0.7 ft swell with a 16 mph cross-on wind. That's not even worth putting a board in the car for.
Now, there is a bit of a pulse on the 20th of September. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the S (83 energy), but it's still short period at 5 seconds. The wind is a fresh cross-on at 19 mph. The conditions are forecast as "fresh cross-onshore and lumpy." That's not a recipe for a good wave. It's going to be a messy, blown-out mess. It might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
The 21st of September sees a bit of a clean-up with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is already gone, back down to 0.7 ft. It's so small it's not worth mentioning.
So, to sum it up: there are no standouts in this 16-day window. The best on offer is the Thursday afternoon on the 20th, but it's a poor-quality option that's really only for the most desperate. The rest is a total write-off. For a place like Out Front, which is a sandbar break that's already inconsistent, this kind of blank run isn't entirely unusual. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but this time, it's a proper drought.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
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22 | 15 | 17 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 60 | 42 | 34 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:25AM1.36m | 9:39PM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:55PM-0.04m | 4:15AM-0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SE 6 | NE 4 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
4 | 15 | 17 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | S 5 | SE 6 | ENE 4 | SE 6 | S 6 | — |
1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 10 | SE 9 | S 5 | — | — | — | S 6 | SE 10 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | E 8 | — |
2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — |
22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 13 | 60 | 42 | 34 | — | 8 | 12 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 614 | 183 | 190 | 440 | 3 | 3 | 1137 | 200 | 200 | 611 | 611 | 156 | 70 | 3 | 157 | 347 | 376 | 1137 | 2986 | 375 |
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Information about the Out Front Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Out Front may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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