Surf Forecasts:
Perkins surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with 42 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perkins this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Perkins in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perkins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Honestly, mate, it’s a flat spell. We’re lookin’ at a long stretch of tiny, weak surf that just ain’t gonna do much for anyone on a paddleboard. The first real chance to even think about it doesn’t show up till Monday the 14th of July, and even then, it’s just ankle-snappers.
Monday July 14th, Tuesday July 15th & Wednesday July 16th
We’re talkin’ 1ft of swell from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is weak, sitting at just 16 to 19 (combined energy). There’s a moment Monday afternoon where the wind goes glassy, and Tuesday and Wednesday mornings have clean conditions with light offshore or cross-off breezes. The water’s a warm 86°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – nice for a dip, but not for a wave. It’s just too small.
Thursday July 17th through Saturday July 26th
The pattern doesn’t really change. We’re stuck in a rut of 0.7ft to 2ft swell, mostly from the east or southeast, with periods that barely hit 9 seconds. The energy levels are still low, mostly in the teens and twenties, with a few readings pushing into the 40s and 70s, but that’s still weak. A few mornings show clean, glassy or offshore conditions, like Saturday July 19th morning or Sunday July 26th morning, but the swell is so tiny it’s basically a lake. Wednesday July 23rd and Thursday July 24th mornings have a bit more size, up to 2ft and 2ft, with 7-second periods and clean offshore wind, but the wave comment is still “poor surf conditions” – under 3ft and short period just doesn’t cut it.
Sunday July 27th & Monday July 28th
The last few days see a similar story. Sunday morning has 2ft at 9 seconds with glassy conditions, which is the best look of the whole forecast, but it’s still tiny. The energy creeps up to 74, which is the highest in the window, but for a sandbar break like Perkins, that long-period-ish 9-second swell will be pretty straight. It might offer a knee-high wave for the most patient soul.
Bottom line: there are no standouts here. The consistent theme is weak swell and poor surf quality. For a beginner-friendly sandbar, it’s a good time to practice paddle technique or just enjoy the warm water. For anyone looking for a proper session, it’s a no-go. The setup looks far more interesting for a kite than a surfboard for most of this period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 5 | E 8 | ENE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 3 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 42 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:59AM1.19m | 8:43PM1.28m | 8:54AM1.22m | 9:32PM1.29m | 9:47AM1.22m | 10:19PM1.28m | 10:39AM1.21m | 11:04PM1.23m | 11:30AM1.17m | 11:49PM1.17m | 12:21PM1.12m | 00:34AM1.10m | 1:13PM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:56AM-0.01m | 2:18PM-0.26m | 2:50AM-0.05m | 3:12PM-0.23m | 3:43AM-0.08m | 4:04PM-0.19m | 4:35AM-0.10m | 4:56PM-0.12m | 5:27AM-0.09m | 5:48PM-0.03m | 6:19AM-0.07m | 6:41PM0.05m | 7:11AM-0.03m | 7:36PM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 |
mm | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 3 | E 8 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | SE 4 | NE 6 | E 9 | SE 4 | ENE 9 | E 8 | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | E 9 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | E 8 | SE 4 | — | ENE 7 | NE 6 | E 11 | E 7 | E 7 | — | NE 9 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | SSE 3 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | ESE 8 | S 4 | — | SE 3 | SSE 5 | — | ESE 3 | SSW 3 | — | ESE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 12 | 10 | — | 2 | 42 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 403 | 403 | 1180 | 589 | 178 | 178 | 55 | 1224 | 1180 | 230 | 1186 | 404 | 3 | 88 | 539 | 630 | 178 | 422 | 992 | 461 | 497 |
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The above surf forecast table for Perkins provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Perkins can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Perkins 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 (Perkins) 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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