Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s coming up for Out Front.
This stretch is looking pretty flat and quiet across the board. There’s a big gap of several days at the start with no real surf to speak of. The first time we get a sniff of anything rideable is on the morning of Wednesday, 29 July.
Out Front is a sandbar break that’s exposed to the swell, but it’s inconsistent and only really works well with an ESE swell direction. The water temperature feels about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on.
The best of a very quiet bunch will be that Wednesday morning, 29 July. We’ve got a tiny 2ft SSE swell wrapping in, but the real story is the wind going offshore from the WNW with a gentle breeze. That’ll clean things right up, making it glassy and tidy. The wave energy is weak (47), so you’ll be scratching for little ones, but at least it’ll be pretty out there. That afternoon stays clean with a cross-off wind, but the swell drops to 2ft.
Thursday morning, 30 July, is also worth a mention – glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze, zero wind, and a 2ft SE swell. The wave energy is still weak (47) and the period is a short 9 seconds, so don’t expect much push, but it’ll be a pretty paddle if you’re desperate.
Saturday, 1 August, has a glassy afternoon with a 2ft SE swell and a decent energy jump to 60. Clean, but still tiny. Sunday morning, 2 August, sees the swell nudge up to 3ft from the SE, with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. Energy is still weak (80). That’s the best of the second week, but it’s nothing to get excited about.
The swell sizes stay under 5ft the whole time, so beginners won’t be out of their depth, but there’s barely any wave to ride. The combined energy never cracks three digits, so it’s weak all the way. Crowds are possible at Out Front, but with surf this small, it’ll be a lonely lineup.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. The forecast is poor, and nothing in the 16 days looks like it’ll turn on. Keep the board waxed and hope the models change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 51 | 44 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 39 | 19 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 137 | 72 | 31 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:37AM0.91m | 4:13PM1.14m | 4:34AM0.89m | 5:07PM1.14m | 5:33AM0.89m | 6:00PM1.17m | 6:28AM0.92m | 6:48PM1.20m | 7:16AM0.96m | 7:32PM1.24m | 7:59AM1.00m | 8:12PM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:11PM0.25m | 10:11AM0.21m | 11:07PM0.23m | 11:02AM0.22m | 11:57PM0.20m | 11:51AM0.21m | 00:45AM0.16m | 12:39PM0.19m | 1:30AM0.12m | 1:25PM0.16m | 2:14AM0.08m | 2:11PM0.14m | 2:56AM0.04m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 8:19 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 51 | 44 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 31 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 72 | 31 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | E 7 | ESE 9 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 16 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | 15 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 6 | W 3 | W 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 39 | 19 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 137 | 5 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 121 | 376 | 224 | 254 | 290 | 121 | 333 | 121 | 41 | 145 | 298 | 41 | 200 | 200 | 70 | 91 | 122 | 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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