
Surf Forecasts:
Pedra Branca surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, WNW swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pedra Branca this week:
The surf forecast for Pedra Branca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pedra Branca in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pedra Branca over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 36 | 29 | 16 | 50 | 87 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 54 | 70 | 67 | 60 | 62 | 207 | 142 | 115 | 85 | 63 | 38 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:15PM2.87m | 4:34AM2.62m | 4:47PM2.90m | 5:06AM2.63m | 5:19PM2.89m | 5:39AM2.62m | 5:53PM2.84m | 6:15AM2.58m | 6:29PM2.74m | 6:54AM2.52m | 7:11PM2.61m | 7:40AM2.43m | 8:02PM2.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM0.29m | 10:31AM0.33m | 11:00PM0.26m | 11:03AM0.32m | 11:32PM0.26m | 11:37AM0.35m | 00:06AM0.30m | 12:13PM0.42m | 00:43AM0.38m | 12:54PM0.52m | 1:25AM0.50m | 1:43PM0.64m | 2:17AM0.64m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 10 |
45 | 36 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 87 | 78 | 73 | 57 | 54 | 70 | 67 | 60 | 62 | 207 | 142 | 115 | 85 | 63 | 38 | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 8 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 7 |
36 | 26 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 12 | 20 | 26 | 33 | — | — | 17 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 33 | 31 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | W 12 | N 12 | N 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 7 | NNW 8 |
8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 50 | 77 | 82 | 96 | 68 | 125 | 80 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 553 | 270 | 174 | 978 | 31 | 31 | 405 | 32 | 123 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 416 | 31 | 31 | 220 | 31 | 31 | 220 | 31 |
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Information about the Pedra Branca Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pedra Branca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pedra Branca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pedra Branca 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 (Pedra Branca) 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 Pedra Branca 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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