Surf Forecasts:
Paishawan Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, NE swell with 3,342 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paishawan Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Paishawan Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paishawan Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paishawan Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 17 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | 57 | 56 | 75 | 26 | 267 | 314 | 217 | 2274 | 1397 | 1057 | 734 | 1739 | 1909 | 1526 | 1576 | 2786 | 2561 | 2412 | 1787 | 2977 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:48PM1.79m | 5:03AM1.64m | 7:02PM1.81m | 6:13AM1.62m | 8:06PM1.87m | 7:20AM1.66m | 8:55PM1.96m | 8:17AM1.75m | 9:35PM2.06m | 9:05AM1.86m | 10:11PM2.14m | 9:49AM1.96m | 10:43PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:46AM0.66m | 11:52PM1.24m | 11:58AM0.68m | 1:24AM1.24m | 1:10PM0.64m | 2:27AM1.18m | 2:08PM0.56m | 3:11AM1.09m | 2:56PM0.47m | 3:46AM0.99m | 3:37PM0.38m | 4:18AM0.89m | 4:14PM0.32m | 4:47AM0.78m | |||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | WSW 6 | ENE 8 | WSW 6 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | ESE 19 | E 17 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 |
71 | 57 | 51 | 75 | 26 | 267 | 314 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 120 | 734 | 1739 | 1909 | 1526 | 1576 | 2786 | 2561 | 2412 | 1787 | 2977 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | ENE 7 | WSW 6 | ENE 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | SE 9 | — | E 20 | SW 8 | ESE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 |
22 | 18 | 56 | 22 | 26 | 56 | 53 | 3 | — | 8 | 11 | 28 | 11 | 11 | 163 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
18 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 12 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 217 | 2274 | 1397 | 1057 | 446 | 312 | 212 | — | — | 12 | 25 | 94 | 83 | 143 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 541 | 66 | 237 | 336 | 237 | 237 | 336 | 629 | 55 | 216 | 55 | 0 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
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Information about the Paishawan Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Paishawan Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Paishawan Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paishawan Beach 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 (Paishawan Beach) 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 Paishawan Beach 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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