
Surf Forecasts:
Packery Channel surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SE swell with 109 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. 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 | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it.
Look, I'll be honest with you – it's a tough stretch ahead for Packery Channel. We've got a solid 16 days of forecast, and the news isn't great. We're looking at a long, dry spell of poor surf conditions straight through. The first real chance of a wave doesn't show up until around Saturday the 15th, and even then, it's a bit of a struggle.
The entire first week and a half is a write-off. From Thursday the 6th right through to Friday the 14th, it's all poor surf. Winds are predominantly cross-on or onshore from the SE or SSE, kicking up chop and ruining any shape. Swell heights are tiny, bouncing between 1ft and 4ft, with short periods of 5 to 6 seconds. That's windswell, not groundswell. The combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (mostly in the 30s and 40s). Honestly, the water temp is a nice 84°, about normal for the time of year, but you'll just be floating in a washing machine. For beginners, it's not dangerous, just frustrating.
Finally, around Saturday the 15th, we see a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 3ft to 4ft from the SE, and the period stretches to 7 seconds. The combined energy hits a moderate 115. But here's the catch – the wind is still cross-on from the SSE to SE, 12 to 16 mph, keeping it choppy. It's still rated as poor surf. This is the best we've got, but it's not a standout by any stretch. For a beginner, that 4ft is manageable but the chop will make it a handful.
Sunday the 16th looks similar: 3ft to 4ft SE swell with a 7-second period, giving moderate energy (140 in the morning). But again, cross-on winds ruin the party.
The second week continues this theme. From Monday the 17th through to Friday the 21st, we're back to tiny, weak swell (2ft to 4ft) with short periods (5-6 seconds) and persistent cross-on winds. The combined energy drops back to weak levels (40s and 50s). It's a tough run.
This is a spot that's exposed to the SE, which is the swell direction we're seeing, so the angle is there. But the wind is just relentless from the wrong side. With this setup – a breakwater, always crowded, and constant onshore wind – I'd say this looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The water's warm, the wind's up, but the waves are a mess for a surfboard.
So, to sum it up: don't bother until maybe the weekend of the 15th-16th, and even then, keep your expectations on the floor. It's a long blank run, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 36 | 43 | 34 | 13 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 30 | 24 | 34 | 55 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 35 | 51 | 55 | 80 | 82 | |
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 | 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 |
High Tide | 2:33AM0.53m | 3:25AM0.59m | 4:14AM0.62m | 5:00AM0.62m | 5:38AM0.59m | 6:04AM0.53m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:29PM-0.11m | 4:35PM-0.17m | 5:43PM-0.22m | 6:51PM-0.24m | 7:55PM-0.24m | 8:54PM-0.20m | 11:18AM0.45m | 9:51PM-0.14m | |||||||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 5 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — |
3 | 3 | 6 | 34 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 24 | — | — | 31 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | ESE 6 | SE 6 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
35 | 36 | 43 | — | 13 | 25 | — | 18 | 30 | — | 34 | 55 | — | 30 | 33 | 37 | 35 | 51 | 55 | 80 | 82 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1034 | 1047 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1148 | 1030 | 1030 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1030 | 1061 | 1030 | 1030 | 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).
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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