Surf Forecasts:
Pearses Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 14,285 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pearses Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pearses Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pearses Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pearses Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Pearses Beach. We’ve got a solid run of energy on the horizon, but it’s a bit of a wild ride with the wind and size, so you’ve got to pick your moments.
The first real action kicks off on Thursday, September 3rd, but it’s not for the faint of heart. We’re looking at a massive 13ft swell from the WSW, with a very long period of 14 seconds and a combined wave energy of 11042. That’s some serious power. The problem is, it’s blowing a fresh 30 km/h onshore from the WSW, making for poor surf conditions. This one is for the big-wave chargers only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle.
The standouts come later. Friday, September 4th, is a ripper day. The morning shows a 12ft swell from the SW, with a strong period of 16 seconds and a combined energy of 5264. The wind is a light 20 km/h from the NW, which is a clean cross-offshore breeze. The report says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. At 12ft, this is firmly in the expert-only zone. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 10ft, with the wind swinging cross-shore, but still manageable for the experienced crew.
The real crown jewel for the lower-key surfer is Saturday, September 12th. The morning brings a clean 7ft groundswell from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds, and a combined energy of 2153. The wind is light and offshore from the NE at 10 km/h. This is described as "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and for good reason. The water temperature is about average for the time of year at 56°F, so don’t forget a decent spring suit. The afternoon is just as good, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. The swell is a touch smaller, but the quality will be there. Keep in mind Pearses is an advanced reef break, and crowds are possible, so get in early.
After that, the second week gets a bit messy. There’s a promising window on Wednesday, September 16th, where the afternoon shows a 7ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds and a combined energy of 5268, paired with a moderate offshore breeze from the NNE. The report calls it "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers." The long period will make for some beautiful, lined-up waves at this reef, but the sets will be spread out, making the paddle out easier. This one is a hopeful long-range standout.
The rest of the time is a mix of poor conditions, strong onshore winds, and dangerously large swell. The morning of September 17th is a mess with a near gale, and it blows out from there. Don’t bother.
So, to sum it up: the best bet for the experienced surfer is the morning of Saturday, September 12th. For the big-wave experts, Friday, September 4th and the afternoon of Wednesday, September 16th are the ones to circle on the calendar. The rest of the window is a washout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5681 | 4853 | 4838 | 3544 | 2437 | 2422 | 1266 | 2526 | 1618 | 812 | 789 | 911 | 1089 | 1124 | 2442 | 1664 | 4777 | 10965 | 14136 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:22AM1.49m | 3:55PM1.44m | 5:09AM1.45m | 4:33PM1.42m | 6:00AM1.38m | 5:17PM1.37m | 6:59AM1.31m | 6:13PM1.30m | 8:07AM1.24m | 7:28PM1.23m | 9:24AM1.22m | 8:58PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:13AM0.54m | 10:31PM0.12m | 10:53AM0.62m | 11:16PM0.13m | 11:38AM0.68m | 00:08AM0.18m | 12:33PM0.74m | 1:09AM0.25m | 1:44PM0.76m | 2:23AM0.32m | 3:11PM0.74m | 3:47AM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 8 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 22 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 5681 | 4853 | 4838 | 3544 | 2437 | 2422 | 1266 | 2526 | 1618 | 812 | 531 | 69 | 377 | 865 | 2442 | 1664 | 807 | 10965 | 14136 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 15 | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 26 | SSW 18 | S 19 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 225 | 164 | 243 | 162 | 263 | — | — | 15 | 31 | — | 18 | 110 | 377 | 1124 | 511 | 26 | 318 | 736 | 1410 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | SW 22 | S 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | — | WSW 26 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 18 | 9 | 37 | 61 | — | 66 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | W 6 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | — | — | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | 9 | 23 | 42 | 185 | 1149 | 2291 | — | — | 789 | 911 | 1089 | — | — | 34 | 4777 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 27 | 23 | 49 | 398 | 504 | 340 | 23 | 28 | 6 | 32 | 482 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 350 | 340 | 289 |
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