Packery Channel Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.62° N 97.20° W

Packery Channel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Packery Channel sea temperature is
29.9°C
1.1° 

Packery Channel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Packery Channel surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with 94 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking flat as a pancake for the most part. There’s no real swell to speak of, so we’re in for a long stretch of small, choppy conditions that won't get the heart pumping.

We’re staring down the barrel of a pretty bleak run. From now, right through to the end of the forecast, there’s not a single standout day. The earliest we might see anything even rideable is around the 10th of September, but even then it’s just not enough. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Let’s break down the only game in town. Packery Channel – this is a breakwater spot that’s exposed to the southeast. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but honestly, the conditions are just poor. The combined swell energy is weak, barely registering (15–46 range), with the swell coming from the SSE or SE at a tiny 1ft to 3ft. The period is short, around 4–7 seconds, meaning it’s just windswell with no power. And to make matters worse, the wind is almost always cross-onshore or directly onshore from the SSE, SE, or ESE, blowing at 6–19 mph. That’s putting a chop on everything. Even the lightest breezes on the 10th and 16th only give you a tiny cross-onshore bump.

There’s no one day that’s better than the rest. Every single entry says “poor surf conditions.” It’s a relentless pattern of small, weak, and choppy. Crowds are always an issue here, but with nothing to ride, it won't matter much. With the consistent onshore winds and lack of any decent swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

If you’re a surfer, this is a two-week gap to do something else. Check the oil in your car, clean your board, or just accept that the Gulf has gone to sleep. Forecasts can always change, but right now, it’s a no-go.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
4
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
4
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
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5
0.9
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0.7
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0.9
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6
0.8
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0.9
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0.9
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6
0.6
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6
0.4
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6
0.7
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6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
8
16
11
9
16
11
7
28
24
27
38
62
49
69
75
49
41
23
12
34
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
20
S
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
25
ESE
10
SSE
15
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20
ESE
15
ESE
5
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20
SE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SE
30
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:03AM0.68m
3:45AM0.66m
4:15AM0.62m
4:29AM0.56m
4:27AM0.49m
2:21PM0.53m
4:21AM0.45m
3:44PM0.54m
Low Tide
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
9:46AM0.31m
10:51PM0.23m
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7:45
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Temp °C
29
29
29
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Feels °C
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Information about the Packery Channel Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Packery Channel may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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