Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. 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 (Jul 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Out Front is a real struggle. There’s barely a wave to get excited about, and most of the time the conditions are just plain ugly. We’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch of tiny, weak swell with poor wind and lots of chop. If you’re desperate for a paddle, there are a couple of windows where it might be clean, but don’t expect any quality.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Sunday, July 19th. The morning session shows a tiny 3ft swell from the SSE, with a light offshore breeze from the WSW. That’s clean, but the wave energy is weak (63). The water is sitting at a very warm 80°, which is a whopping 5° above normal for this time of year – feels like a bathtub out there. It’s surfable, but “ordinary” is the word.
Monday, July 21st in the afternoon offers a little more push, with a 3ft swell from the south, but it’s short period at 7 seconds. The wind does swing offshore from the WNW, keeping it clean. The combined energy nudges up to 102 (moderate), but it’s still just ordinary surfable waves.
The real glimmer, if you can call it that, comes on Tuesday, July 28th. The morning sees a 4ft swell from the SSW, and we finally get a proper offshore wind from the NW blowing at 9 mph. The energy jumps to 172 (moderate). It’s still not huge, but that offshore wind will make it the cleanest, most rideable wave of the entire outlook. The afternoon also holds clean with offshore winds and a 2ft ESE swell, but the morning is definitely the pick.
Wednesday, July 29th wraps it up with another clean morning – 2ft from the south with a moderate offshore breeze. It’s rideable, but again, nothing to write home about. The energy is weak (54).
Overall, this is a barren run for Out Front. The consistent lack of size and quality means most of the time you’re better off doing something else. The only standout is the morning of July 28th – that’s your best bet for a clean, surfable wave, even if it’s small. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 4 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | ENE 3 | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 5 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 52 | 94 | 62 | 157 | 75 | 42 | 48 | 34 | 82 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 1:45PM1.20m | 1:54AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:33AM0.05m | 8:07PM0.20m | 8:23AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | 8:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | E 12 | SE 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 94 | 62 | 67 | 75 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 6 | SSE 5 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | E 10 | E 9 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 5 | — | E 13 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | S 4 | S 4 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | S 8 | — | — | SSE 7 | S 5 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 52 | — | — | 157 | — | — | 48 | 34 | 82 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1088 | 200 | 210 | 351 | 408 | 1243 | 243 | 898 | 1116 | 2309 | 1243 | 54 | 95 | 3 | 3 | 149 | 3 | 3 | 76 | 462 | 76 |
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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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