
Surf Forecasts:
Phingask surf forecast from 8 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 23 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, N swell with 1,327 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Saturday (Nov 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Phingask in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 23rd Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Phingask over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | E 5 | ENE 5 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | N 7 | N 10 | N 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
51 | 47 | 28 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 51 | 94 | 33 | 474 | 1327 | 520 | 433 | 275 | 197 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:42PM3.20m | 11:08AM3.18m | 11:22PM3.23m | 11:41AM3.21m | 11:59PM3.22m | 12:13PM3.20m | 00:36AM3.16m | 12:46PM3.15m | 1:13AM3.05m | 1:20PM3.07m | 1:52AM2.89m | 1:57PM2.95m | 2:32AM2.71m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:02AM0.31m | 5:19PM0.42m | 5:37AM0.35m | 5:53PM0.35m | 6:09AM0.43m | 6:27PM0.34m | 6:41AM0.54m | 7:00PM0.38m | 7:13AM0.67m | 7:35PM0.48m | 7:46AM0.82m | 8:13PM0.62m | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 4:06 | — | — | 4:04 | — | — | 4:01 | — | — | 4:00 | — | — | 3:57 | — | — | 3:56 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 |
18 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 23 | 51 | 94 | 25 | — | — | 130 | 433 | 275 | 197 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | E 6 | N 12 | E 6 | E 5 | NNW 4 | — | NNE 10 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 |
51 | 47 | 28 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 33 | — | — | — | 181 | 92 | 56 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 11 | — | E 4 | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | 2 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NNW 3 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | N 7 | N 10 | N 7 | — | NNW 10 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 18 | 474 | 1327 | 520 | — | 240 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 3 | 141 | 141 | 128 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 134 | 304 | 299 | 521 | 132 | 301 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 190 |
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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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