Surf Forecasts:
Pelican Beach surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with 835 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pelican Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pelican Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pelican Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pelican Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 682 | 499 | 452 | 362 | 480 | 415 | 357 | 321 | 300 | 287 | 232 | 154 | 73 | 45 | 25 | 178 | 234 | 287 | 151 | 263 | 278 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:33AM1.45m | 00:16AM0.97m | 12:17PM1.37m | 1:11AM0.91m | 1:09PM1.30m | 2:21AM0.89m | 2:11PM1.25m | 3:40AM0.91m | 3:20PM1.23m | 4:46AM0.97m | 4:23PM1.24m | 5:36AM1.07m | 5:18PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:23PM0.33m | 5:37AM0.50m | 7:17PM0.40m | 6:23AM0.57m | 8:20PM0.44m | 7:24AM0.62m | 9:28PM0.44m | 8:43AM0.65m | 10:28PM0.41m | 10:04AM0.63m | 11:16PM0.35m | 11:10AM0.56m | 11:56PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 14 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 682 | 499 | 452 | 129 | 480 | 415 | 357 | 321 | 300 | 287 | 232 | 154 | 73 | 45 | 25 | 142 | 2 | 237 | 151 | 4 | 216 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 12 | ENE 10 | SE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | — | S 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 53 | 31 | 92 | 19 | 22 | 37 | 33 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 38 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 13 | ENE 10 | — | ENE 10 | S 15 | ENE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | — | ESE 12 | ENE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 32 | — | 31 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 2 | — | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 362 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 17 | 56 | 178 | 234 | 287 | — | 263 | 278 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 132 | 34 | 224 | 251 | 89 | 3 | 224 | 38 | 75 | 224 | 0 | 75 | 463 | 0 | 107 | 463 | 0 | 44 | 341 | 34 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pelican Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pelican Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pelican 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 (Pelican 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).
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