Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with 160 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, listen up, surfers. Rusty here. I’ve had a proper look at the charts for your local spot, Out Front, and I’ve got to be straight with you—it’s looking grim. This isn’t one of those forecasts where you’ve got a few windows to work with; this is a total shutout for the next two weeks. There’s not a single solid surf session anywhere in this 16-day window. The waves are mostly flat, with the odd bump that’s completely blown out or just lacks any push. The water temp is sitting at a warm 77.5°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the water feels nice, but there’s just no energy behind it to ride.
The only time we see a spike in energy comes on Wednesday, September 9th. The combined energy of all swells directed here jumps to 243 early in the morning with a clean, glassy feel, but the swell itself is only 2.6 feet from the southeast on a very long 14-second period. That’s a groundswell, and while the length suggests some shape, at that size you’re looking at gutless, lined-up closeouts on a sandbar. The afternoon sees the energy peak at 302, but the wind switches to a cross-shore chop, ruining the surface. Even then, the score is so low it’s barely surfable. The next morning on Thursday the 10th offers similar small, clean conditions but with barely any energy. It’s heartbreaking, but there’s just no recommending it. The rest of the run is a mix of onshore winds, tiny swell, and short periods. For the most part, this looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle boarder, particularly from September 2nd where we see a moderate cross-onshore with 2.6 feet of swell and a moderate energy reading of 296. A short, sharp period of 11 seconds on a beach-and-reef setup will just be a messy, choppy wall. Honestly, it’s a blank run, but for this area, that’s more normal than a surprise. Forecasts can change, but until they do, don’t bother waxing up.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 17 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 140 | 79 | 142 | 74 | 51 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:57PM1.29m | 9:20AM1.21m | 9:33PM1.26m | 9:55AM1.24m | 10:11PM1.22m | 10:34AM1.26m | 10:54PM1.17m | 11:17AM1.27m | 11:43PM1.11m | 12:07PM1.26m | 00:40AM1.05m | 1:04PM1.25m | 1:42AM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.06m | 3:38AM-0.03m | 3:55PM0.05m | 4:13AM-0.03m | 4:35PM0.05m | 4:47AM-0.02m | 5:17PM0.07m | 5:22AM0.00m | 6:01PM0.10m | 6:01AM0.05m | 6:53PM0.14m | 6:48AM0.10m | 7:59PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 28 | 17 | 24 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 140 | 49 | 14 | 37 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | E 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | E 6 | SE 8 | S 4 | — | ESE 7 | S 4 | SE 12 | E 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 23 | 21 | 79 | 70 | 21 | 20 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 6 | E 9 | E 5 | E 5 | — | SE 8 | SE 13 | E 5 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 28 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 15 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 135 | 27 | 142 | 74 | 51 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 200 | 254 | 200 | 440 | 200 | 2226 | 157 | 254 | 1244 | 183 | 124 | 2298 | 207 | 298 | 486 | 127 | 76 | 70 | 3 |
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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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