
Surf Forecasts:
Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,338 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks at Pobbles Beach.
The overall pattern is a bit of a slow burn, with a real standout window in the middle of the first week. For the first few days, we’re looking at small, ordinary waves. Nothing to get excited about. Saturday morning the 5th will see tiny 3ft waves from the W, but the water is a super warm 67°—that’s 6° above normal for this time of year, which is very unusual. It’s a cross-offshore breeze, but honestly, the waves are so weak (combined energy of just 153) it’s only really a splash-around for the beginners.
The real deal hits on Monday morning, the 7th of September. That’s our standout. The swell jumps up to a solid 6ft from the WSW, and the period is a very long 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy reading is a massive 1483 (strong). With a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, this is going to be excellent, clean surf. The catch? At 6ft, it’s getting into the zone that’s best for experienced surfers, not beginners. The long period also means it’s best if you’re surfing a reef or a point, as it might close out a bit on a straight beach break. The wind turns ugly in the afternoon, so make that morning session.
After that, the swell backs off. Tuesday the 8th still has a clean 5ft from the W (combined energy of 460) in the morning, but it’s a bit smaller and less powerful. Still a decent option if you missed Monday, but not the same level of juice.
Then we hit a long, flat patch. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the forecast on the 20th, the surf is really small—mostly under 3ft and often under 2ft. The energy readings drop to two-digit numbers, which is weak. The conditions are often clean or glassy, like on Thursday the 10th morning (glassy, 3ft), but the waves just aren’t there. It’s a long gap of several days with no real recommendations.
So, the plan is simple: if you’re keen, mark your calendar for Monday morning, the 7th of September. That’s the best on offer by a long shot. The rest of the window is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 |
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92 | 97 | 86 | 62 | 60 | 108 | 1122 | 1175 | 514 | 460 | 363 | 62 | 84 | 49 | 22 | 77 | 100 | 287 | 257 | 291 | 155 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:52PM6.37m | 1:38AM6.14m | 2:24PM6.19m | 3:16AM6.18m | 3:56PM6.54m | 4:36AM6.67m | 5:04PM7.20m | 5:34AM7.31m | 5:56PM7.89m | 6:21AM7.90m | 6:40PM8.44m | 7:02AM8.34m | 7:20PM8.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:06PM2.39m | 7:55AM2.58m | 8:54PM2.45m | 9:38AM2.39m | 10:25PM1.99m | 10:53AM1.83m | 11:27PM1.35m | 11:47AM1.20m | 00:15AM0.74m | 12:31PM0.65m | 00:56AM0.29m | 1:10PM0.27m | 1:33AM0.05m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | — | W 12 | W 10 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
92 | 97 | 86 | 62 | 6 | 53 | 1122 | — | 330 | 460 | — | 48 | 25 | 14 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 287 | 257 | 105 | 155 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | SW 12 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — |
54 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 361 | — | — | — | — | 62 | — | — | 19 | 3 | 2 | 71 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 10 | NW 3 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | — | NW 4 | W 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | 60 | 108 | — | 1175 | 514 | — | 363 | 5 | 84 | 49 | 16 | 77 | 100 | — | 13 | 291 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 130 | 13 | 256 | 179 | 120 | 0 | 138 | 272 | 135 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 280 | 8 | 0 | 120 | 66 | 129 | 360 | 4 |
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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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