Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Out Front this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. This 16-day window is a tough one for the entire region. We’re looking at a long stretch of very small, weak swell and onshore winds that just won’t let up. The only spot that’s even on the radar is Out Front, and it’s a real struggle. The combined swell energy is barely registering, with most days sitting in the low 20s to 40s (20-47), so there’s just no grunt in the water.
We’ve got a gap of about a week and a half of poor to non-existent surf before we even get a sniff of something rideable. The first ten days are a write-off – tiny waves under 2ft with choppy, cross-onshore winds. There’s a brief moment of glassy conditions on the morning of Tuesday the 8th, but the swell is a pathetic 1.0ft from the east with a 10-second period. It’s pretty but not rideable.
The only real highlight comes on Tuesday the 15th. The morning sees a glassy start with a 2ft swell from the ESE, period 8 seconds. The energy is still weak (43), but the conditions are clean. It’s the one day the wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions". For a beginner spot like Out Front, that’s your best bet. Just keep in mind this break is inconsistent and can get crowded sometimes, so you’ll want to be early.
Beyond that, it’s back to small, messy, onshore slop. The water temperature feels about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Honestly, this is a time to check the kite gear if you have it, because the wind is going to be more interesting than the waves. Forecasts can change, but for now, the surf is flat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 10 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 46 | 25 | 43 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 30 | 98 | 25 | 8 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:48AM0.98m | 3:13PM1.23m | 3:58AM1.00m | 4:23PM1.25m | 5:08AM1.05m | 5:31PM1.29m | 6:12AM1.13m | 6:31PM1.34m | 7:07AM1.22m | 7:24PM1.37m | 7:56AM1.30m | 8:11PM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:27PM-0.01m | 2:07AM-0.09m | 2:19PM-0.05m | 2:52AM-0.11m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 7:25 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | ENE 3 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 43 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 25 | 5 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | E 6 | S 6 | — | S 5 | — | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 4 | — | SE 10 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | SSE 3 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 6 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | 1 | 19 | 25 | 46 | 25 | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 11 | 30 | 98 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 428 | 254 | 1046 | 298 | 335 | 614 | 183 | 121 | 284 | 3 | 3 | 611 | 127 | 200 | 1137 | 486 | 3 | 222 | 433 |
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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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