Surf Forecasts:
Packery Channel surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSE swell with 48 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a proper look at what's coming our way for the next couple of weeks. I'll level with you straight up: the finder hasn't flagged any standout days, and the numbers back that up. We're in for a pretty flat run, so don't go getting your hopes up for any heroics.
The whole 16-day window is dominated by tiny, weak surf. The energy readings are all in the low double-digits to the 50s—that's very weak (20-53). We're looking at ankle to shin-high slop for the vast majority of the forecast. The swell periods are short, mostly 4 to 6 seconds, which means weak, choppy windswell with no real push behind it. There are no true standouts at all here.
Starting now and running through the entire period, the only consistent option is Packery Channel. This spot is exposed to the south-east, and it's about the only place where the tiny energy that exists can even register. The water temp is a warm 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.
For the first week, from Monday the 7th through to the weekend, it's an uphill battle. The winds are mostly cross or onshore from the south-east, and the wave height just stays around that 2ft to 3ft mark. The combined energy doesn't ever break above 47. Poor surf conditions are noted for every single session. It's frustratingly flat.
Moving into the second week, from Monday the 14th onwards, the story doesn't change much. Swells remain tiny, 1ft to 3ft, with those same short periods. The winds will shift a little, but the result is the same: poor, weak surf. The only moment that looks slightly less terrible is Wednesday morning the 16th. We've got a light north wind creating a clean, cross-offshore breeze, and the wave height is a paltry 2ft from the ESE with a 6-second period and energy of 31. It'll be clean, but you'll be scratching for a wave. The glassy session on Tuesday morning the 22nd with that 2ft ESE swell is also about as good as it gets, but it's still only shin-high.
To be blunt, if you're serious about paddling, you're looking at a blank run for the full 16 days. The swell is too weak, the periods are too short, and the combined energy is in the dirt for the entire time. With these small, onshore conditions at a beach and breakwater setup, this is honestly more interesting for a kite surfer than a traditional paddle surfer right now. Forecasts can always flip, but as it stands, keep the board in the car and wait.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 10 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 46 | 36 | 25 | 44 | 36 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 21 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | 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 | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:15AM0.62m | 4:29AM0.56m | 4:27AM0.49m | 2:21PM0.53m | 4:21AM0.45m | 3:44PM0.54m | 4:14AM0.42m | 5:02PM0.56m | 4:07AM0.41m | 6:19PM0.57m | 3:52AM0.43m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:52PM-0.06m | 7:57PM-0.02m | 9:25AM0.48m | 8:58PM0.05m | 9:28AM0.40m | 9:54PM0.14m | 9:46AM0.31m | 10:51PM0.23m | 10:14AM0.23m | 11:51PM0.33m | 10:45AM0.16m | 1:07AM0.41m | |||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 10 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 11 | 18 | — | 10 | 23 | — | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 46 | 36 | 25 | 44 | 36 | 21 | 28 | — | 21 | 35 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1030 | 1134 | 1036 | 1030 | 1061 | 1030 | 1034 | 1071 | 1030 | 1034 | 1048 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 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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