Surf Forecasts:
Packery Channel surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SE swell with 41 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it's Rusty again. Got your imperial units right here, but the story's the same.
The whole 16-day stretch for Packery Channel is a total dud. From Tuesday the 25th of August all the way to Wednesday the 9th of September, there’s just nothing to get excited about. That’s over two weeks of flat, limp conditions. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly junk.
Packery Channel is a beginner-friendly breakwater spot. It’s usually pretty consistent, but not this time. The water temp is about 86°F, which is normal for the time of year. The swell direction is from the SE, which is what you want, but the heights are pathetic—stuck between 0.7ft and 3ft, with a period of just 4 to 9 seconds. That’s all short-period, choppy slop. Wind? Onshore and cross-onshore from the ESE or SSE, mostly 12 to 22 mph, which will ruin any chance of a clean face. The combined swell energy is weak, peaking at just 46 on Saturday afternoon September 5th.
There are no standout days. None. With the constant wind and tiny swell, this looks more like a kiteboarding window than a surf one. For us paddle surfers, it’s a solid pass.
It’s a quiet period, and that happens here. The forecasts can always change, so don’t pack your bags just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
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 kJ | 9 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:03AM0.52m | 5:03AM0.49m | 1:38PM0.42m | 5:01AM0.46m | 2:56PM0.43m | 5:01AM0.43m | 4:11PM0.44m | 5:01AM0.41m | 5:29PM0.46m | 4:57AM0.40m | 6:53PM0.48m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM-0.02m | 8:52PM0.01m | 10:47AM0.40m | 9:29PM0.05m | 10:38AM0.36m | 10:07PM0.12m | 10:40AM0.30m | 10:47PM0.19m | 10:55AM0.22m | 11:35PM0.28m | 11:24AM0.14m | 00:39AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 3 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | S 6 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 3 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | SE 7 | E 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 5 | SE 3 | — | SE 5 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 16 | — | 7 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 17 | — | 7 | 9 | — | 8 | 6 | — | 7 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1126 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1304 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 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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