Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ESE swell with 121 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the outlook for Out Front. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one.
Right off the bat, the pattern is flat and frustrating. For the first two weeks of this 16-day window, there's nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, and the wind is almost always cross-onshore or choppy. It’s one of those spells where you’re better off waxing your board for next month. There’s a long gap from July 12th right through to July 24th with no real surf on offer – just poor conditions and weak, short-period junk that won't get you a ride.
The only glimmer of hope comes much later. On the morning of Saturday, July 26th, things finally wake up a little. We’ve got a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the SW, which is a massive positive. The swell is still modest, bumping up to around 4 feet from the south, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is 136 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push there. It’s not a standout wave by any means, but after so many days of nothing, a clean, shoulder-high south swell is the best on offer. Out Front is an exposed sandbar, so it can be inconsistent, and there’s a chance of crowds.
If you’re a beginner, the small stuff earlier in the month is small enough, but the quality is so poor it’s not worth it. The water temperature is a very unusual 80°F – much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
Honestly, for most of this forecast, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the onshore winds and lumpy water.
That’s it from me. Get ready to wait it out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 49 | 98 | 79 | 121 | 41 | 22 | 39 | 23 | 29 | 19 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:56PM1.43m | 7:35AM1.13m | 7:52PM1.47m | 8:30AM1.19m | 8:45PM1.48m | 9:24AM1.22m | 9:38PM1.46m | 10:17AM1.24m | 10:29PM1.40m | 11:11AM1.24m | 11:22PM1.32m | 12:05PM1.23m | 00:13AM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:51PM-0.00m | 1:55AM-0.07m | 1:50PM-0.04m | 2:50AM-0.12m | 2:48PM-0.06m | 3:42AM-0.16m | 3:44PM-0.07m | 4:31AM-0.17m | 4:36PM-0.05m | 5:17AM-0.15m | 5:26PM-0.01m | 6:02AM-0.10m | 6:17PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 51 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 121 | 41 | 22 | 39 | 23 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 14 | E 13 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 5 | E 7 | E 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 13 | 49 | 98 | 79 | 68 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 6 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 296 | 1195 | 376 | 1059 | 1022 | 76 | 41 | 284 | 122 | 3 | 509 | 189 | 463 | 2671 | 408 | 1275 | 2534 | 1108 | 1116 | 615 | 41 |
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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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