Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you right off the bat: the next couple of weeks at Out Front are looking like a real struggle. It's an exposed sandbar spot that's inconsistent at the best of times, and this run is about as bleak as it gets for a while.
For the next ten days or so, from Sunday the 13th right through to the 25th of September, it's just one big flat and messy hole. There’s practically no swell to speak of, with tiny little waves around 1ft to 2ft at best. The wind is all over the shop—howling from the north or northeast most days, which doesn't match the optimum southeast direction for this break. The energy in the water is weak, barely climbing past 90 (combined energy), so you're looking at blown-out ripples, not surf. It’s a total non-event, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that stretch, given the strong cross-shore winds.
Finally, there’s a flicker of hope on Saturday the 26th of September. The morning clean-up is on the cards with a moderate offshore wind from the WNW and a touch more size, about 3ft from the ESE. The combined energy jumps to 232 (moderate wave energy), so there’s some push there. It’s still nothing huge, and the break is inconsistent, but it’ll be the cleanest we’ve seen in weeks. The water is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit. Sunday the 27th also offers a light offshore with a bit of shape, but it's a shade smaller.
If you are absolutely desperate, the only real standout is Saturday the 26th on the morning low tide. It’s not a world-beater, but it will be the best on offer. Don't expect a crowd—the spot is inconsistent and the quality is ordinary—but if you keep your expectations low, you might snag a few clean, small waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 4 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 24 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 51 | 60 | 63 | 43 | 49 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 28 | 14 | 26 | 62 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:08AM1.34m | 10:22PM1.21m | 10:52AM1.30m | 11:07PM1.12m | 11:36AM1.24m | 11:55PM1.04m | 12:22PM1.18m | 00:44AM0.96m | 1:10PM1.12m | 1:36AM0.91m | 2:00PM1.09m | 2:30AM0.88m | 2:53PM1.06m | 3:26AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM-0.01m | 4:52AM-0.00m | 5:21PM0.05m | 5:29AM0.07m | 6:04PM0.12m | 6:05AM0.16m | 6:49PM0.20m | 6:44AM0.23m | 7:41PM0.27m | 7:32AM0.30m | 8:46PM0.30m | 8:40AM0.34m | 9:52PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — |
mm | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 30 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 60 | 63 | 43 | 49 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 6 | 14 | 28 | 12 | 26 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | SSE 6 | S 6 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 23 | 22 | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | — |
| kJ | 24 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | 3 | 3 | 13 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | — | N 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 4 | — | — | S 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 11 | — | 8 | 14 | 27 | 29 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 17 | — | — | 13 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 41 | 3 | 376 | 678 | 675 | 611 | 611 | 76 | 289 | 1137 | 76 | 76 | 408 | 3 | 678 | 1243 | 668 | 1144 | 1270 | 121 |
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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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