
Surf Forecasts:
Packery Channel surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSE swell with 103 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. 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 | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
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 what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
To be real with you, it’s a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty flat and messy. We’re staring at a long run of days where the surf just isn't offering anything worth paddling out for. The first recommendation doesn't even pop up until the start of the window, and honestly, it’s a struggle to find a silver lining.
The only spot on the cards is Packery Channel. It's a breakwater setup, so it needs a fair bit of juice to get going, and we’re not getting that. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for the time of year, so at least you won't need a wetsuit.
We kick off on Tuesday, July 21st with a tiny 2 ft swell from the south, but it’s a short period (5 seconds) and a cross-onshore wind from the SE at 12 mph. The combined energy is a weak 19, and the report says "poor surf conditions." That’s the theme.
Wednesday the 22nd morning looks a bit cleaner with the wind swinging SW and light, giving a cross-off breeze. The swell is still tiny at 2 ft and short period. It’s clean, but there’s just no power behind it. That afternoon, the wind swings back onshore.
Thursday the 23rd afternoon sees a slight bump to 4 ft from the south, but again, it’s a 5-second windswell. The combined energy hits 82, which is still weak. The wind is cross-off from the SW, so it’ll be clean, but the waves will be lumpy and gutless. It’s just not going to be a good time.
From there, it’s a rinse and repeat of small, underpowered swells (3 ft to 4 ft) from the SSE or SE, almost always with a cross-onshore wind. The period stays stuck at 5 seconds the entire time, which means no power, no shape. The wind picks up to a fresh breeze at times, making it choppy and lumpy. For a beach break setup like this, the combination of weak swell and onshore wind is a recipe for a frustrating session.
Even when the wind goes light or cross-shore, like on Friday, July 31st morning, the swell is a pathetic 3 ft at 5 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 27. You’d be floating out there.
The pattern doesn’t change. The whole run up to August 5th is the same story: small, weak, short-period swell, and mostly crappy wind. If you’re a beginner, the size is fine, but the conditions are just not good. There’s no standout, no day to get excited about. For a spot that’s “fairly consistent,” this is a real bummer of a forecast.
The energy is just pathetic. With combined energy values barely cracking 80, and mostly sitting in the 20s to 70s, this is a forecast for staying on the beach. There’s simply nothing to work with.
So, that’s the hard truth. It’s a blank run for the next 16 days. Keep your stick on the car and hope the forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 9 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
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11 | 42 | 15 | 8 | 40 | 22 | 78 | 45 | 41 | 35 | 99 | 78 | 39 | 64 | 36 | 43 | 66 | 56 | 61 | 95 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:03AM0.40m | 3:05AM0.45m | 3:50AM0.49m | 4:31AM0.51m | 5:09AM0.52m | 5:43AM0.52m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:42PM-0.08m | 5:31PM-0.11m | 6:20PM-0.14m | 7:07PM-0.15m | 7:51PM-0.16m | 8:32PM-0.16m | ||||||||||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 10 |
8 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
11 | 42 | — | 7 | 40 | 22 | 78 | 45 | 41 | 35 | 99 | 78 | 39 | 64 | 36 | 43 | 66 | 56 | 61 | 95 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1136 | 1030 | 1034 | 1136 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1130 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 |
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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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