Surf Forecasts:
Pelican Watch surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pelican Watch this week:
The surf forecast for Pelican Watch over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pelican Watch in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pelican Watch over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for our local spot.
Honestly, it’s a slow start. From now through the first week, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. Small, weak swell and crap winds. You’re looking at a dry gap until Wednesday, July 8th.
On Wednesday the 8th, we get a bump in energy. Swell hits about 5ft out of the SSW, but with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (307). Problem is, there’s a risk of thunderstorms and strong cross-offshore winds blowing 22 mph. That’s more for the kite crew than surfers. The wave comment says "expect good surf conditions," but you’ll be wrestling the wind.
Thursday the 9th morning is your best chance. At Pelican Watch, we’ve got 4ft of S swell, period 7 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – NE at 3 mph. The water temp is a warm 82°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (170). It’s surfable, clean, but nothing amazing – just a session to get wet.
Sunday the 12th morning also looks tidy: glassy wind (WNW at 3 mph) with 4ft of SSW swell. Energy is moderate (116). Clean and easy, but again, not a standout.
So, the best on offer is Thursday the 9th morning at Pelican Watch – clean, glassy, and rideable for beginners. It’s fairly consistent, but expect crowds (it says “often”). The swell direction (S) isn’t ideal for the optimum SE, but the calm wind makes it the pick of a pretty poor bunch.
The second week looks flat and weak – small waves, wrong winds. Nothing to write home about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SW 6 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 57 | 42 | 54 | 25 | 47 | 46 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 45 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 160 | 183 | 21 | 182 | 150 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 10:16PM1.47m | 10:37AM1.05m | 10:52PM1.42m | 11:19AM1.08m | 11:30PM1.37m | 12:03PM1.14m | 00:11AM1.30m | 12:52PM1.21m | 00:57AM1.22m | 1:45PM1.30m | 1:49AM1.15m | 2:43PM1.41m | 2:48AM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:35PM0.08m | 4:41AM0.08m | 4:16PM0.10m | 5:15AM0.07m | 5:01PM0.13m | 5:50AM0.06m | 5:50PM0.16m | 6:28AM0.05m | 6:46PM0.18m | 7:09AM0.02m | 7:48PM0.19m | 7:56AM-0.00m | 8:56PM0.18m | 8:49AM-0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 |
 | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | 8:24 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 57 | 42 | 54 | 25 | 47 | 46 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 104 | 21 | 98 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 17 | 22 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | 21 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 45 | 42 | 97 | 88 | 117 | 160 | 183 | 146 | 182 | 150 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 966 | 352 | 23 | 1237 | 54 | 465 | 742 | 723 | 1709 | 1837 | 357 | 1233 | 1233 | 541 | 304 | 556 | 489 | 0 | 358 | 19 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pelican Watch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pelican Watch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pelican Watch 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 Watch) 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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