Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days are a wipeout for this stretch of coast. The finder is showing zero recommendations for the whole run, and I’ve gotta tell you, the outlook is flat and pretty grim for anyone looking to paddle out.
Let's talk about Out Front, the only spot on the radar. It’s a sandbar set-up, and it’s exposed to the swell, but it’s also inconsistent. Right now, the water temp is sitting at 77°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The problem is, the swell just isn’t showing up. From Thursday, August 6th, right through to the end of the period on Friday, August 21st, the combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, barely cracking a 62 at its best, but mostly sitting in the teens and twenties. That’s tiny, gutless energy. The swell heights are hovering around 1 ft to 3 ft, mostly from the SSE or S, with periods so short – between 4 and 10 seconds – there’s no power or shape. The wind is all over the place too. Most mornings have a cross or cross-off breeze, which keeps it clean, but it’s cleaning a flat ocean. Afternoons get chopped up by cross-on breezes.
There’s a gap of several days where the waves are just non-existent, so don’t get your hopes up for a sneaky session. The only real standout here is the lack of any standout. If you’re a kite surfer, you might find some interest in the clean, cross-off breezes on the 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th, but for those of us that want to paddle, it’s a no-go.
Look, it tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change, so keep your eyes peeled. But for now, leave the boards in the shed.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 11 |
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 kJ | 28 | 19 | 45 | 20 | 19 | 59 | 32 | 22 | 79 | 28 | 18 | 62 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:22PM1.23m | 2:54AM0.99m | 3:24PM1.25m | 4:04AM0.98m | 4:33PM1.28m | 5:16AM1.01m | 5:42PM1.33m | 6:23AM1.08m | 6:45PM1.38m | 7:22AM1.16m | 7:40PM1.43m | 8:15AM1.23m | 8:30PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07AM0.11m | 9:30PM0.20m | 9:20AM0.13m | 10:42PM0.16m | 10:33AM0.12m | 11:46PM0.09m | 11:39AM0.07m | 00:44AM0.02m | 12:41PM0.02m | 1:39AM-0.05m | 1:39PM-0.03m | 2:31AM-0.11m | 2:35PM-0.06m | 3:20AM-0.14m | |||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 6 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 8 | E 10 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | — | E 8 | — | SE 10 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | — |
| kJ | 28 | 19 | 45 | 20 | 19 | 59 | 32 | 16 | 79 | — | 18 | 62 | — | 17 | 22 | — | 16 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 200 | 1119 | 252 | 124 | 1385 | 83 | 101 | 70 | 3 | 3 | 66 | 3 | 440 | 1010 | 41 | 243 | 353 | 222 | 549 | 1119 | 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Out Front may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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