Surf Forecasts:
Packery Channel surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Packery Channel this week:
The surf forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Packery Channel in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM. 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+) | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be real about the next couple of weeks at Packery Channel. I've got to be straight with you – the outlook is pretty grim. We're looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, so don't get your hopes up.
We kick off on Tuesday, August 4th, and from the get-go, it's a struggle. The swell is tiny, barely 2ft out of the SSE, and the period is a short, weak 5 seconds. The combined wave energy is a measly 28, which is just pathetic. On top of that, we've got a cross-onshore wind from the SE at 12 mph, making it choppy and lumpy. The water temp is sitting at 83°, which is about average for this time of year, so that's one small comfort. But that's about it for comfort. The whole week is a write-off. We grind through tiny, weak swell and persistent cross-onshore winds, and the surf quality is just poor. It stays like this, day after day, with the swell barely scraping 3ft and the wind staying on it or cross-onshore, making it a messy, frustrating paddle.
This flat spell runs deep. We're talking about a solid 10 days of this. The waves are so small and the wind is so wrong that it's just not worth the effort. The forecast is locked in, and it's showing no signs of life. The swell ticks up just a touch on the morning of Friday, August 14th, hitting 4ft from the SE with a 6-second period. The combined energy bumps up to 109, which is still weak overall, but it’s the best we’ve seen. But don't get excited – the wind is still cross-onshore from the SSE at 12 mph, so it’s going to be choppy. It's still a no-go for a paddle.
This is a tough one, but sometimes the ocean just shuts down. It’s a blank run for the area, and we just have to wait for the next weather system to stir things up. For now, the kites might have a bit more fun in the consistent breeze, but for us surfers, it's a waiting game.
Stay patient, and keep those boards waxed for a better day.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
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 kJ | 20 | 32 | 45 | 53 | 51 | 69 | 42 | 67 | 87 | 60 | 74 | 54 | 42 | 39 | 43 | 29 | 28 | 42 | 39 | 47 | 103 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:47PM0.36m | 5:43AM0.35m | 1:17AM0.44m | 2:33AM0.53m | 3:25AM0.59m | 4:14AM0.62m | 5:00AM0.62m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:44PM0.05m | 1:30AM0.34m | 2:31PM-0.04m | 3:29PM-0.11m | 4:35PM-0.17m | 5:43PM-0.22m | 6:51PM-0.24m | 7:55PM-0.24m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 19 | — | — | 60 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 28 | 5 | 39 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 20 | 32 | 45 | 53 | 51 | 69 | 42 | 67 | 87 | 42 | 74 | 54 | — | 39 | 43 | — | — | 42 | — | 47 | 103 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1034 | 1149 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1047 | 1030 | 1030 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 |
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