
Surf Forecasts:
Phingask surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, N swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 (Sep 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Phingask in the next 16 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Phingask over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 7 | NW 14 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | N 16 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | W 4 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
68 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 4 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 62 | 166 | 190 | 134 | 85 | 53 | 30 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:45PM3.34m | 12:27PM3.24m | 00:27AM3.55m | 1:05PM3.34m | 1:07AM3.65m | 1:41PM3.38m | 1:45AM3.65m | 2:14PM3.33m | 2:22AM3.55m | 2:47PM3.23m | 3:00AM3.36m | 3:19PM3.07m | 3:38AM3.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.61m | 6:13AM0.00m | 6:26PM0.44m | 6:54AM-0.14m | 7:04PM0.32m | 7:31AM-0.16m | 7:40PM0.26m | 8:07AM-0.07m | 8:15PM0.28m | 8:40AM0.12m | 8:49PM0.35m | 9:12AM0.37m | 9:22PM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | N 16 | NW 4 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 |
68 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 44 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 93 | 19 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 166 | 190 | 134 | 49 | 67 | 35 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | N 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 7 | N 7 | SE 6 | — | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 8 | SSE 5 | N 14 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
1 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 9 | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 62 | — | — | — | 85 | 53 | 30 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | NW 7 | N 10 | N 16 | N 14 | NW 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | WSW 3 | WNW 5 | — | SSE 5 | S 6 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | — | WNW 3 | — | W 4 |
— | 1 | 17 | 142 | 4 | 22 | — | 10 | 215 | 31 | 20 | 16 | — | 3 | 5 | 42 | — | 3 | — | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 3 | 130 | 132 | 565 | 566 | 331 | 128 | 397 | 44 | 107 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 34 | 691 | 694 |
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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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