Surf Forecasts:
Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WSW swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pobbles Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next 16 days for Pobbles Beach.
Honestly, if you’re looking for a proper surf session, you’re gonna be waiting a while. The first week and a half are a write-off, with tiny, weak swell and mostly crummy wind. The water is sitting at 69°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least it’s nice for a swim.
The first bit of any real energy shows up on Thursday morning, August 13th, with a 3ft swell from the WSW, period of 11 seconds, and moderate wave energy (198). The wind is glassy, which is a huge plus – it’ll be clean. But it’s still a slow, weak wave and you won’t be getting any thrills. The afternoon gets blown out again.
The only time it really starts to look interesting is way out on Saturday, August 22nd. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the WSW, with moderate wave energy (318), but the wind is a strong cross-shore at 25 mph. That’s messy, lumpy, and no good for a clean surf. Given the beach setup and the strong wind, this is more a kiteboarding scene than a paddle surfing one.
The following day, Sunday, August 23rd, sees the swell drop a bit to 3-4ft from the WSW/WNW, and the wind turns cross-offshore and clean, but the swell is short-period and won’t have much shape.
So, the best on offer in this whole window? I’d have to say Thursday morning, August 13th. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only time you get that glassy, clean surface with a bit of waist-high swell. For a beginner, that’s your best chance for a few boring but clean waves. For anyone else, don’t get your hopes up.
Pobbles Beach is an inconsistent spot, and this 16-day run proves it. There’s a long gap with no recommendations from now until that Thursday, so don’t hold your breath. Things can change, but right now it’s flat and bleak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 12 | W 3 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | ESE 3 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 41 | 78 | 96 | 116 | 198 | 167 | 125 | 84 | 61 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:35PM6.38m | 3:19AM6.43m | 3:59PM6.64m | 4:38AM6.79m | 5:10PM7.20m | 5:42AM7.35m | 6:08PM7.85m | 6:35AM7.89m | 6:57PM8.42m | 7:21AM8.31m | 7:41PM8.80m | 8:04AM8.54m | 8:23PM8.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:52PM2.25m | 9:36AM2.19m | 10:20PM1.94m | 10:54AM1.77m | 11:30PM1.39m | 11:55AM1.22m | 00:26AM0.80m | 12:45PM0.69m | 1:13AM0.33m | 1:30PM0.31m | 1:56AM0.05m | 2:10PM0.12m | 2:35AM0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SSE 3 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 41 | 78 | 96 | 116 | 198 | 167 | 125 | 84 | 61 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 8 | — | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | SW 12 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 4 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 5 | — | ESE 3 | E 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 334 | 186 | 186 | 417 | 359 | 202 | 186 | 360 | 186 | 396 | 347 | 13 | 44 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 202 | 0 | 4 | 321 | 8 |
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