
Surf Forecasts:
Paishawan Beach surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 11s period, NE swell with 8,711 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with E 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. 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 6.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paishawan Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the ESE on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 | E 5 | E 9 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | NE 10 | NE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
178 | 68 | 127 | 191 | 453 | 1290 | 2490 | 4059 | 6051 | 4513 | 5966 | 8711 | 7129 | 5373 | 4442 | 2382 | 380 | 640 | 171 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 5:33PM1.83m | 5:09AM1.57m | 6:33PM1.86m | 6:22AM1.64m | 7:21PM1.92m | 7:23AM1.76m | 8:02PM1.99m | 8:14AM1.92m | 8:39PM2.05m | 9:01AM2.08m | 9:14PM2.10m | 9:46AM2.24m | 9:50PM2.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:04AM1.17m | 11:37AM0.76m | 1:04AM1.07m | 12:45PM0.73m | 1:46AM0.94m | 1:40PM0.68m | 2:21AM0.78m | 2:27PM0.63m | 2:53AM0.60m | 3:11PM0.60m | 3:26AM0.42m | 3:53PM0.59m | 4:02AM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | E 12 | ESE 15 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | SE 17 | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 |
10 | 33 | 26 | 80 | 453 | 1290 | 2490 | 4059 | 6051 | 4513 | 3726 | 4448 | — | — | — | 286 | 226 | 298 | 171 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | ENE 10 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 |
— | 2 | 19 | 191 | 366 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 117 | 98 | 42 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 18 | ESE 15 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | SW 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 |
2 | 6 | 44 | 2 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 28 | 21 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 9 | E 9 | — | NE 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 |
178 | 68 | 127 | 130 | — | 124 | 1446 | 3139 | 3286 | 4410 | 5966 | 8711 | 7129 | 5373 | 4442 | 2382 | 380 | 640 | 154 | 147 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 61 | 634 | 66 | 635 | 635 | 771 | 652 | 541 | 652 | 541 | 813 | 819 | 793 | 808 | 237 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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