Surf Forecasts:
Playon surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NE swell with 2,388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playon this week:
The surf forecast for Playon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playon in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playon over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 639 | 805 | 750 | 580 | 913 | 1405 | 1352 | 2274 | 1827 | 1271 | 1431 | 910 | 567 | 552 | 606 | 552 | 564 | 564 | 508 | 497 | 654 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:42AM0.13m | 9:38PM0.40m | 12:03PM0.12m | 10:14PM0.40m | 10:53PM0.39m | 11:33PM0.39m | 00:13AM0.39m | 00:51AM0.39m | 1:25AM0.39m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:42AM0.09m | 1:10PM0.12m | 6:48AM0.06m | 1:12PM0.11m | 7:34AM0.03m | 8:14AM0.02m | 8:48AM0.01m | 9:19AM0.02m | 9:46AM0.03m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — |
mm | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 639 | 805 | 750 | 580 | 913 | 1405 | 1352 | 2274 | 1827 | 1271 | 1431 | 910 | 567 | 552 | 606 | 552 | 564 | 564 | 508 | 497 | 654 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 28 |
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Information about the Playon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playon 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 (Playon) 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 Playon 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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