Surf Forecasts:
Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, W swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but in feet and knots for the crew who think in Imperial.
Let’s be straight – Pobbles Beach (Pobbles-Beach) is looking like a total dud for the entire 16-day run. There is no good surf to be had. The first faint whisper of anything even close to surfable shows up on Thursday the 27th of August, but it’s still poor.
If you’re absolutely scratching for a paddle, the only day that hits the “marginal” button is Friday the 28th of August afternoon. You’ve got a 6ft swell from the west with a 8-second period – short period windswell, no real power behind it. The combined energy is a strong 691, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNW at 16 mph, keeping the surface clean. Still, it’s a beginner break, inconsistent, and the water temp is a crazy 70°, which is 9° warmer than usual. That’s just odd.
From the 29th of August through the 6th of September, it’s all poor. The 3rd of September morning offers 5ft from the WSW with an 8-second period and combined energy of 331, but the wind is messy cross-onshore. The biggest blow comes on the 5th of September afternoon: a 3ft swell getting hammered by a 34 mph near gale from the SW. That’s kite territory, not surfing.
So there you go – nothing to chase. This kind of flat spell happens here. It could change, but for now, leave the board in the van.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 9 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | SW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 7 |
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31 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 25 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 114 | 316 | 236 | 206 | 388 | 361 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:16PM5.50m | 3:07AM5.42m | 3:51PM5.63m | 4:30AM5.72m | 4:59PM6.09m | 5:25AM6.23m | 5:45PM6.67m | 6:06AM6.78m | 6:23PM7.25m | 6:42AM7.30m | 6:58PM7.78m | 7:15AM7.75m | 7:31PM8.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:44PM3.11m | 9:29AM3.09m | 10:16PM2.89m | 10:45AM2.71m | 11:17PM2.42m | 11:36AM2.19m | 00:01AM1.88m | 12:15PM1.66m | 00:37AM1.35m | 12:49PM1.17m | 1:10AM0.90m | 1:21PM0.77m | 1:41AM0.55m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 19 | 21 | 7 | 24 | 6 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 8 | W 12 | WSW 8 | — |
31 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 236 | 3 | 303 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | SSW 8 | SW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 13 | W 10 | — | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | 6 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | SSE 3 | — | ESE 3 | SW 6 | SW 8 | — | SW 7 | W 8 | W 7 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 114 | 316 | — | 206 | 388 | 361 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 154 | 13 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 388 | 390 | 309 | 309 | 140 | 132 | 132 | 140 | 50 | 57 | 309 | 169 | 44 | 4 | 3 |
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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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