Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Out Front this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The entire 16-day window is looking pretty flat and sad. We're talking about a stretch of days where the waves just aren't showing up. Right from the start on Friday the 4th, we're looking at tiny 1ft stuff from the SE with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is offshore and clean, but with combined wave energy sitting at a weak 21, it's just not enough to get excited about. That trend continues right through the entire period.
The only real option on the menu is Out Front, a sandbar setup that's exposed to the ESE. It's rated for beginners, but honestly, it's inconsistent and rarely breaks. The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice perk if you're just floating around.
For the whole first week, from Friday the 4th all the way through to Thursday the 11th, the swell barely pushes past 2ft, and the energy readings are mostly in the teens and twenties. The wind is all over the place – offshore, cross-shore, onshore – but it doesn't matter because there's no swell to work with. The best we see is a brief moment on Tuesday the 8th morning with glassy conditions, but the swell is still only 1ft with a combined energy of 20. It's a poor surf situation.
The second week doesn't get any better. From the 12th to the 19th, it's the same story. We see a little bump on Wednesday the 9th with 3ft from the S, but the period is a terrible 4 seconds and the wind is a fresh onshore breeze, making it lumpy. The highest energy we see all period is a 59 on Monday the 7th morning, but that's still weak and the wave quality is poor.
There is no standout here. No session to get fired up about. This is a classic blank run for this area. When the swell is that small and the energy is that low, it's just not worth paddling out unless you're desperate for a float. For the most part, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent wind and the lack of any real wave face.
This is a tough pill to swallow, but sometimes the ocean just takes a nap. All we can do is wait for the next forecast and hope for a change. Keep your eyes on the charts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 10 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 4 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 11 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 29 | 55 | 39 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 28 | 74 | 36 | 6 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:06PM1.24m | 2:48AM0.98m | 3:13PM1.23m | 3:58AM1.00m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17PM0.20m | 9:10AM0.18m | 10:30PM0.16m | 10:27AM0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 55 | 39 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 5 | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 4 | — | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | S 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | S 6 | ESE 10 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 6 | — | SE 4 | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 6 | W 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 29 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 11 | 28 | 74 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 440 | 408 | 433 | 433 | 660 | 254 | 327 | 463 | 183 | 222 | 463 | 41 | 3 | 611 | 123 | 127 | 123 | 1042 | 41 | 1385 | 353 |
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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).
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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