Surf Forecasts:
Phingask surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, NNE swell with 589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Phingask in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Aug 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Phingask over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 22 | 26 | 116 | 76 | 71 | 116 | 324 | 350 | 498 | 589 | 493 | 460 | 424 | 540 | 388 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:26PM3.18m | 3:31AM3.46m | 4:03PM3.02m | 4:12AM3.21m | 4:40PM2.83m | 4:55AM2.92m | 5:21PM2.63m | 5:45AM2.63m | 6:11PM2.44m | 6:49AM2.40m | 7:19PM2.31m | 8:13AM2.28m | 8:45PM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:16AM-0.02m | 9:21PM0.46m | 9:53AM0.23m | 9:58PM0.60m | 10:30AM0.53m | 10:37PM0.78m | 11:08AM0.84m | 11:21PM0.98m | 11:53AM1.13m | 00:18AM1.18m | 1:00PM1.35m | 1:49AM1.30m | 2:42PM1.42m | 3:33AM1.25m | |||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:50 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | E 4 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
5 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 116 | 76 | 71 | — | — | — | 498 | 589 | 493 | 460 | 424 | 540 | 388 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 22 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 20 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | SE 3 | E 4 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — |
3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 116 | 324 | 350 | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 124 | 134 | 130 | 130 | 159 | 3 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 130 | 328 | 190 | 132 | 301 | 191 | 111 | 111 | 187 | 27 |
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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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