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Lat Long: 35.59° S 138.60° E

Petrel Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Petrel Cove sea temperature is
16.3°C
1.4° 

Petrel Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Petrel Cove surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,354 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Petrel Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Petrel Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Petrel Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 29th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 29th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Petrel Cove over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
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15
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High Tide
00:51AM0.74m
12:30PM0.83m
00:58AM0.85m
12:55PM0.80m
1:13AM0.97m
1:17PM0.76m
1:33AM1.08m
1:36PM0.71m
1:56AM1.18m
1:52PM0.65m
2:23AM1.25m
2:00PM0.60m
2:51AM1.28m
Low Tide
6:22PM0.36m
5:51AM0.46m
6:17PM0.34m
6:35AM0.38m
6:21PM0.32m
7:15AM0.34m
6:28PM0.29m
7:52AM0.33m
6:37PM0.25m
8:31AM0.35m
6:49PM0.21m
9:11AM0.40m
7:02PM0.17m
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Information about the Petrel Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Petrel Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Petrel Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Petrel Cove 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 (Petrel Cove) 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 Petrel Cove 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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