Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, E swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Jul 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what we've got on the cards for Out Front.
Look, I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty grim picture for the next couple of weeks. The finder’s only got this one spot, Out Front, which is an exposed sandbar that breaks inconsistently. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but we’re in for a long dry spell. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 82°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing out of the ordinary.
We’re talking a solid week and a half of nothing worthwhile. From Tuesday the 7th right through to Saturday the 19th of July, it’s all “poor surf conditions” with a score of zero. The swell is tiny most days – we’re looking at 0.7ft to 3ft at best, with short, weak periods. The combined energy is pretty pathetic, barely cracking 100 (like 19 to 117), which tells you there’s just no punch. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, creating chop and messy conditions. There are a few moments of clean, glassy conditions, like on the morning of July 17th, but there’s simply no swell to ride. It’s a classic case of "no waves, no worries" – for the wrong reasons.
A couple of glimmers show up later. On Sunday morning, July 19th, we finally see something. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits a moderate 148. The wind is offshore from the NW, so it’ll be clean. The report calls it "surfable but very ordinary," which is a definite step up from the garbage we’ve been seeing. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s the best on offer in the entire 16-day window.
Then on Wednesday, July 22nd, the afternoon shows a jump to 5ft from the SSE with a 6-second period. The energy is 135, so moderate, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the SSW, making it lumpy and messy. At that size, a short period like 6 seconds is gonna be weak and sloppy.
So, to sum it up: take a break for the first 12 days. There’s literally nothing to ride. The standout, if you can even call it that, is the morning of Sunday, July 19th. The swell is small but with a clean offshore wind, Out Front might just offer a few clean little peelers. It’s the only real suggestion I can give you.
Stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, strong winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 9 | 18 | 37 | 47 | 52 | 51 | 40 | 28 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 28 | 62 | 22 | 14 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:56PM1.15m | 2:11AM1.04m | 2:48PM1.20m | 3:11AM1.01m | 3:46PM1.26m | 4:19AM1.00m | 4:50PM1.31m | 5:29AM1.02m | 5:55PM1.37m | 6:35AM1.07m | 6:56PM1.43m | 7:35AM1.13m | 7:52PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36PM0.24m | 8:40AM0.10m | 9:51PM0.21m | 9:45AM0.09m | 10:58PM0.15m | 10:49AM0.07m | 00:00AM0.07m | 11:51AM0.04m | 00:59AM-0.00m | 12:51PM-0.00m | 1:55AM-0.07m | 1:50PM-0.04m | 2:50AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 43 | 5 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | S 7 | SSE 4 | SE 10 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 51 | 40 | 28 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 7 | E 3 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | — | SE 10 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | — | 15 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 6 | SE 10 | — | S 6 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | — | 2 | 2 | 14 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 18 | 37 | 47 | 52 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | 9 | 28 | 62 | 22 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 1146 | 134 | 331 | 462 | 76 | 173 | 173 | 41 | 3 | 41 | 3 | 200 | 1243 | 298 | 298 | 929 | 127 | 201 | 298 | 376 |
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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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