
Surf Forecasts:
Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,365 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pobbles Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pobbles Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks, Pobbles Beach. It’s a beginner-friendly, inconsistent break that’s fairly exposed to the southwest. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year by over three degrees – that’s pretty unusual, so the first few paddles might feel like a warm bath compared to what you’d expect.
Right out of the gate, Wednesday and Thursday (2nd and 3rd September) are a write-off. Onshore winds, lumpy and choppy conditions, and poor surf with a low combined swell energy around 109 to 306 (weak to moderate). Not worth paddling out.
Friday the 4th looks a touch cleaner with a 7ft WSW swell and cross-offshore winds, but the energy bumps up to 519 (moderate) and it’s only marginal – questionable tide. Saturday the 5th morning brings a drop to 3ft, clean but weak energy at 93 (weak), so it’s surfable but very ordinary. Sunday the 6th is tiny with onshore winds – forget it.
Monday the 7th morning gets interesting. We’ve got a 4ft WSW groundswell with a long 12-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and moderate energy at 463. That long period means better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets – good for getting out the back. It’s marginal, but this is the closest to a standout in the first week.
Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are no good – strong winds, lumpy, poor quality. Thursday the 10th is clean but tiny with 2ft.
Now, Friday the 11th September morning is the real highlight of the whole outlook. Expect very good surf conditions with a solid 8ft W swell, 8-second period, light offshore winds from the NNW, and combined swell energy of 924 (strong). That’s a proper clean swell with plenty of push. Keep in mind, 8ft is expert territory – this is not for beginners. The swell direction matches the optimum SW nicely. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.
Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th go back to poor or marginal, with onshore or cross-shore winds and messy conditions. Monday the 14th is light rain and choppy.
Tuesday the 15th morning offers another clean window: 5ft W swell, gentle cross-offshore breeze, moderate energy at 307 – good surf conditions. It’s a smaller, cleaner session for the intermediate crowd.
Wednesday the 16th sees a big pulse: 10ft SW swell, clean cross-offshore winds, and combined energy shooting up to 1308–1513 (strong to very strong). That’s big, powerful, and for experts only. The period is 8–9 seconds, so it’s wind swell rather than groundswell, but still heavy. A standout for the brave, but 10ft is well into big-wave territory.
Thursday the 17th winds down with 6ft WSW clean surf and moderate energy.
Overall, the run of good surf is patchy. There’s a big gap of poor days in the first week, then a couple of clear standouts: Friday 11th morning for the experts and Tuesday 15th morning for a cleaner, smaller session. The long-range stuff on the 16th looks promising but remember, it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Stay tuned, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 |
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107 | 306 | 369 | 256 | 226 | 459 | 509 | 392 | 191 | 86 | 123 | 65 | 40 | 22 | 59 | 319 | 1365 | 917 | 588 | 408 | 645 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:08AM7.90m | 10:28PM7.78m | 10:51AM7.44m | 11:16PM7.20m | 11:43AM6.88m | 00:16AM6.58m | 12:52PM6.37m | 1:38AM6.14m | 2:24PM6.19m | 3:16AM6.18m | 3:56PM6.54m | 4:36AM6.67m | 5:04PM7.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:06PM0.85m | 4:28AM1.10m | 4:49PM1.33m | 5:16AM1.67m | 5:45PM1.90m | 6:20AM2.24m | 7:06PM2.39m | 7:55AM2.58m | 8:54PM2.45m | 9:38AM2.39m | 10:25PM1.99m | 10:53AM1.83m | 11:27PM1.35m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | — | 9 | 8 | — | — | 8 | 8 | 191 | 86 | 123 | 65 | 40 | 22 | — | 274 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 |
107 | 306 | 369 | 256 | 226 | 459 | 509 | 392 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 10 | 59 | 319 | 1365 | 917 | 588 | 408 | 645 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 416 | 321 | 179 | 130 | 321 | 169 | 359 | 272 | 42 | 0 | 118 | 13 | 256 | 13 | 26 | 443 | 44 | 432 | 647 | 600 | 272 |
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Information about the Pobbles Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pobbles Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pobbles Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pobbles Beach 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 (Pobbles Beach) 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 Pobbles Beach 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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