
Surf Forecasts:
Packery Channel surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SE swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Packery Channel this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Packery Channel in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve looked at the charts for our stretch of coast, and I’ve got to be straight with you: it’s a pretty flat, boring run for the next couple of weeks. The swell just isn’t there, and to make matters worse, the wind’s going to be a pain in the arse for most of it. If you’re keen for a paddle, you might get a few small waves, but you’ll be fighting a cross-onshore breeze that’s going to chop things up.
The only spot that’s even on the radar is Packery Channel, and even that’s a tough sell. It’s a breakwater setup that’s fairly consistent, but it’s always crowded, so you won’t be alone. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about normal for this time of year. But the biggest issue is the wind. From Sunday morning onwards, it’s cross-on or onshore, mostly from the southeast. It’s not howling, but a 12-15 mph breeze in your face all day will make those small waves messy.
Let’s run through it. Sunday morning is the best of the lot, and that’s not saying much. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the SSE with a short 5-second period, so it’s weak and crumbly. The combined energy is only 36, which is feeble. The wind is a light 3 mph from the southwest, which is cross-off, so the surface might be clean for an hour or two. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but don’t expect anything with any punch. By Sunday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and picks up to 12 mph, and it just gets worse from there.
For the entire first week, the swell stays small, bouncing between 2 ft and 4 ft. The period is short, around 5-6 seconds, so it’s junky, wind-slop. There’s a slight bump on Thursday afternoon where the swell hits 4 ft and the combined energy finally creeps over 100 (to 106), but the wind is a moderate 15 mph cross-on, so it’s going to be a choppy mess. That’s not surf; it’s more like paddleboard wrestling.
We’re looking at a solid week of this. Every single day has "poor surf conditions" flagged. From the 2nd through the 9th, it’s more of the same: small, weak, and onshore. There’s no standout, no window of clean glass, just a lot of bump.
Looking further ahead into the second week, it doesn’t get any better. The swell stays small, under 3 ft for most of it, with the same short periods and cross-onshore winds. There’s a chance of a thunderstorm on the 12th, but that’s not going to save us. The energy readings are all in the weak 30-60 range, which tells you there’s just nothing behind these waves. It’s going to be a long, flat spell.
Given the small, weak swell and the persistent onshore wind, Packery Channel is going to be more interesting for the kite surfers than for anyone on a paddleboard. The setup is just not doing us any favors.
So, bottom line: there’s nothing worth getting excited about in this 16-day window. It’s a blank run. Packery is fairly consistent, so it tends not to stay this poor for long, but right now, I’d be looking at other hobbies. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, the surf is not your friend.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 17 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 42 | 41 | 33 | 47 | 52 | 46 | 62 | 75 | 106 | 93 | 85 | 96 | 85 | 61 | 67 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:57PM0.30m | 6:41AM0.34m | 7:42PM0.32m | 6:33AM0.34m | 9:47PM0.36m | 5:43AM0.35m | 1:17AM0.44m | 2:33AM0.53m | 3:25AM0.59m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:49PM0.21m | 11:55PM0.13m | 1:08PM0.13m | 00:36AM0.23m | 1:44PM0.05m | 1:30AM0.34m | 2:31PM-0.04m | 3:29PM-0.11m | 4:35PM-0.17m | 5:43PM-0.22m | |||||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | ESE 6 | — | — |
32 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 85 | 96 | — | 61 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
— | 17 | 30 | 7 | 15 | 42 | 41 | 33 | 47 | 52 | 46 | 62 | 75 | 106 | 93 | — | — | 85 | — | 67 | 71 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1047 | 966 | 1030 | 1311 | 1030 | 1034 | 1185 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 1030 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1148 | 1030 |
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Information about the Packery Channel Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Packery Channel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Packery Channel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Packery Channel 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 (Packery Channel) 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 Packery Channel 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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