Surf Forecasts:
Packery Channel surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SE swell with 52 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. 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 | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here, and I’ll level with ya – the long-range picture is pretty flat. There ain’t any days that’ll make you jump out of bed, but I’ll walk you through the whole thing.
The only game in town is Packery Channel, that breakwater spot that’s always packed. The water temp is about 86°, which is just a hair warmer than what you’d expect for this time of year.
The full 16 days ahead are looking like a long stretch of small, choppy nothing. The wave energy is a weak two-digit number the whole way, barely brushing 45 at its peak. Wave heights never get over about 2 feet, and the period is short, between 4 to 6 seconds. That’s just wind chop.
Right from the 4th of September through to the 11th of September, it’s all poor conditions. The morning of the 10th of September goes glassy, which would be nice, but with only 2 feet of weak SE swell, you’d be struggling to stay on.
The second week is a carbon copy. From the 12th of September, it’s onshore and cross-onshore winds with tiny swell. The 18th of September pushes up to about 3 feet, but it’s a weak day with a short period and wind on it. The week finishes flat.
For a break that’s always busy, there’s nothing to get excited about. You’d have more fun kite surfing if you ask me. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
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 kJ | 15 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 12 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 42 | 26 | 45 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:10AM0.67m | 3:03AM0.68m | 3:45AM0.66m | 4:15AM0.62m | 4:29AM0.56m | 4:27AM0.49m | 2:21PM0.53m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:02PM-0.07m | 4:21PM-0.08m | 5:39PM-0.08m | 6:52PM-0.06m | 7:57PM-0.02m | 9:25AM0.48m | 8:58PM0.05m | 9:28AM0.40m | 9:54PM0.14m | ||||||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 4 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 45 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 5 | — | E 8 | S 7 | — | E 8 | — | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | 22 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 13 | — | 9 | 15 | — | 12 | 23 | — | 13 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 42 | — | — | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1034 | 1030 | 1030 | 1030 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1123 | 1030 |
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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).
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