
Surf Forecasts:
Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. I’ve looked at the next 16 days for Pobbles Beach, and honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch. The swell is weak, the wind is all over the place, and nothing is coming together to give us a proper session. The finder is telling me there are no good surf options on the horizon, and the guidance just backs that up. This is one of those periods where you’re better off finding something else to do. We’ve got a few mornings that look glassy, but with barely a ripple to surf, it’s just a tease.
We kick off on Thursday, 6th August, and it’s already a dud. A 3ft swell from the west, but with a short, weak 6-second period and a cross-offshore wind at 12 mph, the energy is pathetic (85). By the afternoon, it’s even smaller and more side-shore. Friday the 7th is a dead loss – a tiny 0.7ft wave with a long 9-second period, but barely any energy (12) and a cross-on wind. Saturday morning the 8th is glassy, I’ll give it that, but it’s a 0.3ft wave. You could paddle out and not get wet. Sunday and Monday are more of the same: tiny, weak, and uninspiring. The wind is light, but there’s just no push.
We get a small bump on Wednesday the 12th. The swell picks up a bit to 2ft in the morning, and the energy is still low (78), but the afternoon sees a 3ft swell from the WSW with a 9-second period and the energy climbs to a moderate 149. Problem is, the wind is side-shore, so it’s chop city. Not worth getting excited about.
The closest we get to a surfable wave is on Thursday morning, 13th August. The swell is 3ft from the WSW, period is a decent 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (193). And here’s the kicker – the wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s the best we’ll see, but even then, the waves are described as "very ordinary." It’s a small, clean wave for a beginner to have a splash on, but it’s not a proper surf. The water is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit surprises there.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The 15th of August has a similar 2ft morning swell with clean offshore wind, but it’s still weak (176). The afternoon jumps to 4ft, but the wind goes side-shore and ruins it. The 16th and 17th are a write-off with cross-on and lumpy conditions. The 18th sees a tiny 1ft wave with a clean offshore wind, but it’s not enough to do anything with. The final week, from the 19th onward, is just a repeat of poor surf, choppy winds, and no energy to speak of.
So, the long and short of it: there’s a 16-day window here, and for the first week, it’s a complete blank. The only faint glimmer is that Thursday morning, 13th August, but even then, it’s a 3ft glassy wave for beginners. For the rest of us, it’s a hard pass. A blank run like this isn’t unheard of for the area, but it stings. Forecasts can change, but right now, don’t hold your breath.
Keep your head up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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76 | 43 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 24 | 77 | 149 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:09PM6.87m | 00:38AM6.78m | 1:13PM6.52m | 1:52AM6.45m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45AM1.61m | 6:11PM1.84m | 6:46AM2.01m | 7:22PM2.17m | 8:06AM2.27m | 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 | |||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 12 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
76 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 77 | 149 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | — | SW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — |
2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 6 | — | SW 12 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | S 12 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 8 | — | — | — |
7 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WNW 3 | — | WSW 6 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
— | 43 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | — | 14 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 379 | 379 | 356 | 389 | 369 | 360 | 186 | 186 | 360 | 186 | 360 | 202 | 397 | 388 | 395 | 349 | 179 | 86 | 179 | 0 |
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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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