Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, ENE swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SSE 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 (Jul 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, pull up a stump. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at this stretch ahead. To be honest, our local spot, Out Front, is going to be a tough beat for the next fortnight. The pickings are real slim, and there’s a long, quiet spell.
First off, the water is sitting at 81°F on July 13th, which is a full 5°F warmer than usual. That’s a very unusual anomaly for this time of year – feels like a bath out there.
The outlook kicks off with a real dud. Monday the 13th, we’ve got a tiny 3ft swell from the ESE, but it’s coming in at a short 7 seconds with a cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy is weak (78), and it’s just poor, choppy conditions. Not worth a paddle. This flat, poor run of surf looks set to last for days. From Monday the 13th right through to Saturday the 19th of July, there’s nothing doing. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the scores are zero. That’s a solid five-day gap with no recommendations.
Finally, on Sunday the 19th, we get a small glimmer. The afternoon session shows a 2ft swell from the SSE, and a period of 6 seconds. The wind swings offshore from the NW, turning it clean. The combined energy is still low (62), and it’s only rated as “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s a small wave, but it’ll be clean. For a beginner on a longboard, that’s your best bet, but don’t expect much. Crowds are possible here sometimes.
The next glimmer is on Wednesday the 22nd of July. Another morning with a clean, cross-offshore breeze (NNE, 6 mph). The swell is a tiny 2ft from the E, with a 7-second period. The energy is negligible (89). Same story: clean but small.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums, with moderate to strong winds and messy conditions extending all the way through to the end of the forecast on Tuesday the 28th of July. The only real stand-out, if you can call it that, is the clean offshore session on Sunday the 19th. It’s not pumping, but it’s the only time the wind gives us a break.
Honestly, for a sandbar exposed to the open ocean, this is a blank run. It’s one of those stretches where the forecast is just a flat, windy mess. Don’t hold your breath. Things can change, but right now, it’s looking grim.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 14 | E 3 | E 13 | ESE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 64 | 50 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 64 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 41 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 12:56PM1.22m | 1:04AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:47AM-0.03m | 7:09PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 4 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 16 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | 13 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 16 | — | E 16 | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | SSE 5 | S 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | SSE 6 | — |
| kJ | 64 | 50 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 64 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | 41 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1143 | 387 | 375 | 3 | 1137 | 200 | 254 | 243 | 41 | 463 | 2671 | 41 | 440 | 298 | 1108 | 643 | 1073 | 822 | 156 | 200 | 136 |
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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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