
Surf Forecasts:
Phingask surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 21 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with 4,869 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Phingask this week:
The surf forecast for Phingask over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Phingask in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 15th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 21st Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 17th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Phingask over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 15 | N 14 | N 8 | N 12 | NW 6 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1814 | 579 | 188 | 86 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 553 | 573 | 555 | 290 | 275 | 4852 | 2543 | 1694 | 2474 | 2239 | 3499 | 3632 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:52AM2.89m | 1:57PM2.95m | 2:32AM2.71m | 2:37PM2.83m | 3:18AM2.52m | 3:22PM2.70m | 4:12AM2.35m | 4:16PM2.59m | 5:19AM2.26m | 5:19PM2.52m | 6:30AM2.28m | 6:26PM2.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:46AM0.82m | 8:13PM0.62m | 8:21AM0.97m | 8:55PM0.78m | 8:59AM1.13m | 9:45PM0.93m | 9:46AM1.27m | 10:45PM1.04m | 10:48AM1.38m | 11:57PM1.06m | 12:07PM1.41m | 1:06AM0.98m | |||||||
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 3:56 | — | — | 3:53 | — | — | 3:52 | — | — | 3:49 | — | — | 3:48 | — | — | 3:47 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Feels °C | -4 | -2 | -1 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -7 | -2 | -6 | -6 | 1 | -1 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 11 | N 15 | N 14 | N 8 | N 7 | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — |
194 | 579 | 188 | 86 | 25 | 13 | 19 | 553 | 573 | 555 | 209 | 220 | 3402 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 11 | W 4 | N 8 | SE 8 | N 13 | N 12 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 211 | 79 | 21 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 147 | 268 | 290 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 13 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13 | — | — | 45 | 20 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | WNW 5 | W 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 7 | SSE 7 | — | WNW 6 | W 6 | NW 6 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 |
1814 | — | 59 | 30 | 17 | 25 | 44 | 220 | — | 115 | 136 | 275 | 4852 | 2543 | 1694 | 2474 | 2239 | 3499 | 3632 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 27 | 158 | 8 | 275 | 304 | 128 | 74 | 294 | 692 | 27 | 560 | 214 | 111 | 132 | 132 | 132 | 132 | 132 |
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Information about the Phingask Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Phingask provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Phingask can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Phingask 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 (Phingask) 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 Phingask 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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