Surf Forecasts:
Packery Channel surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with 119 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1PM. 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 | 1PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 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 have a look at the surf picture for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead. Right now and for a good long while, the ocean is just not cooperating. We’re looking at a run of poor surf conditions that stretches all the way from this morning through to the 20th of September. That’s a solid two-week gap with nothing worth getting excited about.
The only spot in the frame is Packery Channel, a breakwater setup that’s best for beginners. Even then, it’s a struggle. For the first week, the swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft from the SSE or SE, with a short, weak period of 4 to 6 seconds. The combined wave energy is barely a whisper, sitting between 8 and 46 (weak energy). On top of that, the wind is a constant problem – cross-onshore or onshore from the S or SE, mostly in the moderate to fresh breeze range, so it’s choppy or lumpy all day. Not a wave worth paddling for.
Into the second week, around the 13th of September, the swell does start to build a little, hitting 4ft to 5ft from the SE, with the combined energy climbing into the moderate range (114 to 240). But the problem remains: the wind is still cross-onshore and strong, or we’ve got storm risk. The waves will be there, but they’ll be messy and blown out. That said, by the 15th of September, the wind briefly swings to a cross-offshore from the N, and the surf cleans up nicely. The swell drops to 4ft, but it’s a clean, 7-second SE groundswell. That Tuesday afternoon is the best look of the whole outlook – clean waves, but still a fair bit of energy. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 86°.
After that, the swell fades back down to the 2ft to 3ft range for the rest of the period, with periods dropping back to 4-5 seconds and the wind turning messy again.
The only real standout here is that window on Tuesday the 15th of September. It’s not perfect, but it’s the cleanest the water will be. Packery Channel does get crowded often, so expect company if you head out.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecast – it can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 7 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 32 | 22 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 46 | 36 | 28 | 45 | 39 | 38 | 65 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:45AM0.66m | 4:15AM0.62m | 4:29AM0.56m | 4:27AM0.49m | 2:21PM0.53m | 4:21AM0.45m | 3:44PM0.54m | 4:14AM0.42m | 5:02PM0.56m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:39PM-0.08m | 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 | ||||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 6 | S 5 | E 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | — | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 19 | — | 14 | 35 | 32 | 22 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 46 | 36 | 28 | 45 | 39 | 38 | 65 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1123 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 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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