Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, Rusty here. Let’s run through this stretch.
Truth is, the whole 16-day window is looking pretty flat for the most part. There’s a long dead run with nothing worth mentioning until well into the second week. The only spot I’m talking about is Out Front, and it’s a waiting game.
Nothing happens until Saturday, September 12th – that’s more than a week out. Before that, you’ve got tiny waves under 2ft, messy cross-shore breezes, and cross-chop. The water is 78°, which feels a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit, but you’ll be doing more floating than surfing.
On that Saturday morning, September 12th, Out Front wakes up. There’s a 3ft swell out of the ENE with an 8-second period (energy measure 101), and here’s the winner: light offshore wind from the NW and clean conditions. That’s the one window. They’re beginner-level sandbar waves and inconsistent, so it won’t be firing, but it’s surfable. The size is fine for learners, but nothing to write home about.
The afternoon of the 12th gets choppy again, and after that, it’s back to tiny, wind-blown junk for the rest of the forecast. There’s a bump to 3ft on Thursday, September 17th from the south, but with 20-30 km/h cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, that’s more kite-surfing territory than a clean paddle session.
So, the only real standout is that Saturday morning, September 12th at Out Front. Offshore wind, clean, and rideable little 3ft east-northeast swell. It’s inconsistent and small, but for this stretch, that’s your best shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 57 | 48 | 42 | 29 | 20 | 59 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 34 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:07PM1.26m | 00:40AM1.05m | 1:04PM1.25m | 1:42AM1.01m | 2:06PM1.24m | 2:48AM0.98m | 3:13PM1.23m | 3:58AM1.00m | 4:23PM1.25m | 5:08AM1.05m | 5:31PM1.29m | 6:12AM1.13m | 6:31PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:53PM0.14m | 6:48AM0.10m | 7:59PM0.19m | 7:50AM0.16m | 9:17PM0.20m | 9:10AM0.18m | 10:30PM0.16m | 10:27AM0.16m | 11:33PM0.09m | 11:33AM0.10m | 00:28AM0.02m | 12:32PM0.04m | 1:19AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 57 | 48 | 42 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 50 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 3 | SSE 3 | ESE 10 | ESE 4 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | — | — | — | E 5 | N 4 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | WNW 2 | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 59 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 26 | 34 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 611 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 3 | 41 | 284 | 440 | 433 | 408 | 335 | 646 | 614 | 222 | 1143 | 640 | 133 | 226 | 295 | 122 |
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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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