
Surf Forecasts:
Outside Shoals surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 3,094 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Outside Shoals this week:
The surf forecast for Outside Shoals over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Outside Shoals in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 26th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Outside Shoals over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3094 | 1613 | 938 | 607 | 394 | 533 | 506 | 391 | 360 | 235 | 194 | 136 | 112 | 80 | 58 | 84 | 157 | 196 | 173 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 4:36PM1.12m | 5:00AM1.05m | 5:22PM1.15m | 5:45AM1.17m | 6:06PM1.17m | 6:30AM1.29m | 6:50PM1.19m | 7:14AM1.39m | 7:35PM1.18m | 8:00AM1.46m | 8:20PM1.16m | 8:47AM1.51m | 9:07PM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM0.24m | 11:05AM0.20m | 11:33PM0.16m | 11:58AM0.12m | 00:16AM0.09m | 12:47PM0.05m | 00:58AM0.02m | 1:36PM-0.00m | 1:40AM-0.03m | 2:24PM-0.03m | 2:23AM-0.06m | 3:13PM-0.04m | 3:09AM-0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | — | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
1915 | 1613 | 938 | 607 | 394 | — | — | 2 | 276 | 235 | 194 | 136 | 112 | 22 | 44 | 84 | 157 | 196 | 173 | 135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 80 | 58 | 37 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 13 | 37 | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | W 3 | — | NE 3 |
3094 | — | — | — | — | 533 | 506 | 391 | 360 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 426 | 71 | 74 | 71 | 71 | 258 | 71 | 71 | 391 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 71 |
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Information about the Outside Shoals Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Outside Shoals provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Outside Shoals can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Outside Shoals 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 (Outside Shoals) 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 Outside Shoals 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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