Surf Forecasts:
Packery Channel surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with 61 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real – this is a tough stretch for Packery Channel. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and messy, so don’t go getting your hopes up for anything epic. The water is sitting at a warm 85° right now, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least the paddle won’t be a shock.
We’ve got a long, dry run of nothing much to write home about. From Saturday the 22nd of August all the way through to Saturday the 5th of September, the surf is small and the wind is a constant problem. We’re talking tiny swell, mostly from the SSE, with heights barely cracking 3 ft. The real killer is the wind – it’s cross-onshore or onshore almost every single day, from the S, SE, or SSE. That’s keeping the surface choppy and grovelly. The combined wave energy barely gets into double digits – stuff like 17, 19, 33 – it’s just weak, weak energy, with a short period of 4 to 6 seconds, so there’s no push or shape to speak of. This is a classic case of “leave the board in the truck.”
The only time things even look remotely interesting is on Saturday the 6th of September. Early that morning, we see a bump: 6 ft swell from the SSE with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 494. That’s a moderate pulse of energy compared to the dead zone before it. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is still cross-onshore from the SSE at 16 mph, creating choppy conditions. The swell is getting a bit too big for beginners, and with that short period, it’s going to be a bit wonky. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only pulse on the horizon. The afternoon drops to 5 ft, with the same cross-onshore wind. It’s a marginal improvement in a sea of poor.
If you’re desperate for a splash, that Sunday morning on the 6th is your best bet, but keep the expectations low. This is a long flat spell, and the only real action is a fleeting, messy pulse a week and a half away. For anything clean and fun, you’ll be waiting a while.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 12 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 41 | 25 | 37 | 39 | 23 | 51 | 47 | 32 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:56AM0.56m | 4:29AM0.56m | 4:52AM0.54m | 5:03AM0.52m | 5:03AM0.49m | 1:38PM0.42m | 5:01AM0.46m | 2:56PM0.43m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM-0.03m | 6:40PM-0.04m | 7:29PM-0.03m | 8:13PM-0.02m | 8:52PM0.01m | 10:47AM0.40m | 9:29PM0.05m | 10:38AM0.36m | 10:07PM0.12m | ||||||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 4 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 5 | E 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 41 | 25 | 37 | — | 23 | 51 | — | 32 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1034 | 1061 | 1030 | 1034 | 1148 | 1030 | 1034 | 1136 | 1030 | 1050 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 304 | 1136 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 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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