Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one for the region. The only break showing any signs of life is Out Front, but honestly, it’s a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry run of flat to tiny, messy surf before we even get a sniff of something rideable.
The stretch from Monday the 7th right through to Saturday the 12th is a total write-off. We’re talking about days of onshore and cross-shore winds, with swell heights barely scraping 2 ft and periods that are all over the shop. The energy is weak, often in the double digits (like 70 or 54), and the wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.” It’s a beggars-can’t-be-choosers situation, but there’s nothing to choose here.
Finally, we get a bit of a change on Sunday the 13th. The morning shapes up with a glassy surface, light SW wind, and a modest 2 ft swell from the SE. The period stretches to 10 seconds, which gives it a bit more push, and the combined energy jumps to 150 (moderate), which is the best we’ll see. The wave comment upgrades to “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a classic, not by a long shot, but it’s the only window that’s even marginally surfable. The water is running at 79°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s notably warm, almost feels like a tropical bath.
The rest of the week after that (Monday 14th through to Tuesday 22nd) is more of the same low-energy, mostly cross-onshore slop. A few mornings show clean, cross-off winds from the N, but the swell is tiny – 1 ft to 3 ft at best. The wave comment for Friday the 18th afternoon finally pops up as “surfable but ordinary” again, but the swell is from the S with a weak 4-second period. It’s a tease.
If you’re a beginner, stay home. The biggest swell we see is 3 ft, so it’s never too big, but the quality is so poor it’s not worth the paddle. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer when the wind is cross-on and fresh. There’s just no standout session here. The best you can hope for is a short, frustrating paddle on Sunday morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | NE 4 | E 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 61 | 49 | 48 | 73 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 94 | 23 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 10:08AM1.34m | 10:22PM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:39PM-0.01m | 4:52AM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 42 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 8 | 24 | 47 | 23 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | ESE 8 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | — | SE 9 | — | E 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | — | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | — | 22 | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | 24 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 13 | 61 | 49 | 48 | 73 | 3 | 18 | 8 | 23 | 16 | 21 | 94 | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 270 | 41 | 3 | 611 | 134 | 200 | 1542 | 611 | 156 | 85 | 3 | 254 | 261 | 376 | 1143 | 1143 | 122 | 3 | 51 | 3 |
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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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