Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSW 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 (Sep 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be brutally honest, the outlook is a flat one. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing much at all. The first real surfable moment won’t show up until Thursday, 17th September, and even then, it’s hardly going to get the heart racing. Before that, you’re looking at a solid 13-day gap where the waves are basically non-existent for a proper paddle. Conditions are mostly clean, with some glassy mornings and offshore winds at times, but the swell just isn’t there. It’s the kind of week where you’d be better off cleaning the wax off your board or checking the tide pools.
The only spot worth mentioning is Out Front. It’s a sandbar that’s inconsistent and best for beginners, exposed to the swell. The water temp is a very warm 78°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the steamer at home.
The pick of the entire period, if you can call it that, is Thursday morning, 17th September. We’ve got a tiny 0.7ft swell from the ESE, but with a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s a groundswell, which means it’ll have a bit of push despite the size. The wind is offshore from the NW at 12 mph, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is weak at 43. It’s surfable, just very ordinary. For a beginner, it might be a fun little knee-high dribbler.
Friday morning, 18th September, is the next best chance. You’ll see a 2ft swell from the east, with a 7-second period, light offshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph, and clean conditions. The energy is still weak at 48. It’s not going to deliver any barrels, but it’s a paddle.
That’s it. A long flat spell, a couple of very small, clean days right at the end. If you’ve got a kiteboard, the onshore winds later in the first week might be more interesting than the surf. For the rest of us, it’s time to find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 4 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 29 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 53 | 50 | 94 | 69 | 30 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 7:07AM1.22m | 7:24PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:27PM-0.01m | 2:07AM-0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 35 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 29 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 78 | 69 | 30 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | SE 8 | E 7 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | S 4 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 4 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 7 | 53 | 50 | 94 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 21 | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 62 | 123 | 408 | 1108 | 428 | 433 | 2378 | 254 | 1122 | 305 | 136 | 121 | 95 | 3 | 3 | 2298 | 127 | 127 | 2671 | 2061 |
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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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