Surf Forecasts:
Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pobbles Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pobbles Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Pobbles Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough outlook. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle, with a long, dry spell of poor-quality surf. We’re looking at a real gap from now all the way through to the 11th of August where the waves are just not cooperating. The energy is weak, with combined swell energy readings barely hitting triple digits – mostly sitting in the 30s, 40s, and 50s (weak). The winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, stirring up chop and making for messy conditions. It’s one of those stretches where the forecast could change, but as it stands, you’re better off doing something else.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the 12th of August, Wednesday morning. That’s your standout. We’ve got a jump in swell to 5ft from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 432 (moderate). That’s the first time we see any proper oomph. The wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, which should leave the waves clean. For a beginner spot, this is about as good as it gets in this run. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing crazy to report.
Don’t get too excited about the size – 5ft is manageable for intermediates, but if you’re a beginner, it might be a little on the top end of your comfort zone. The swell direction is WSW, which is not bang-on the optimum SW, but it’s close enough. The break is inconsistent, but that’s normal for this place, so when it does come through, make the most of it. The crowds can be around sometimes, but on a Wednesday morning in August, you might get lucky and have a bit more room.
So, in short: a whole lot of nothing until the 12th, then one decent morning. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change, but for now, that’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 11 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 |
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 kJ | 33 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 50 | 58 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 6:26AM6.77m | 6:46PM7.16m | 7:04AM7.15m | 7:22PM7.55m | 7:40AM7.47m | 7:57PM7.87m | 8:14AM7.70m | 8:30PM8.07m | 8:47AM7.83m | 9:04PM8.16m | 9:21AM7.85m | 9:38PM8.11m | 9:57AM7.77m | 10:15PM7.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:35PM1.72m | 00:58AM1.50m | 1:12PM1.35m | 1:34AM1.18m | 1:46PM1.06m | 2:08AM0.93m | 2:18PM0.86m | 2:40AM0.78m | 2:50PM0.77m | 3:11AM0.73m | 3:22PM0.78m | 3:44AM0.79m | 3:56PM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 33 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | — | NW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 19 | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 9 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | 19 | — | — | 13 | 21 | 50 | 58 | — | — | 27 | 7 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 142 | 160 | 131 | 179 | 321 | 359 | 774 | 398 | 187 | 186 | 399 | 457 | 413 | 437 | 375 | 198 | 186 | 187 | 373 | 280 | 50 |
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