Surf Forecasts:
Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with 79 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
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 Pobbles Beach has in store for us over this 16-day stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a flat spell. We’re looking at a long, dry run with pretty much nothing to get excited about for over a week. The first real suggestion of any rideable energy doesn't show up until the very end of the run. So, if you’re itching for a paddle, you might be waiting a while.
From Wednesday the 29th of July right through to Tuesday the 11th of August, we’ve got a barrage of "poor surf conditions" with wave heights barely tickling 2ft. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting under 40 for most of that period (12-37 range), so it’s a big fat zero on the surf scale.
Now, the water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The waves we do see are tiny – mostly between 0.3ft and 3ft – and the periods are short or moderate. The only glimmer of hope is a few glassy mornings. Saturday the 1st of August afternoon shows a blip of moderate wave energy (130) with a 3ft swell at 9 seconds out of the west, but with a moderate cross-shore wind, it’s still considered poor. There’s a similar story on Monday the 3rd of August afternoon, with an offshore wind and a small 2ft SW swell, but again, not enough juice to call it rideable.
The whole outlook is a bit of a bummer. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this is a classic blank run. It’s the kind of period where you don’t even bother checking the cam.
Then, just when you think it’s over, on Tuesday the 11th of August, the morning goes glassy with a 2ft average swell from the west. The combined energy is still weak (15), but the wind is dead calm. The following afternoon that west-northwest swell picks up to 2ft with a clean cross-off breeze. It’s not a standout, but after two weeks of nothing, it’s the only option on the table.
So, the best on offer? It’s got to be that window on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th of August. Tuesday morning is glassy, Wednesday morning is also glassy with a 1.0ft swell. The waves will be clean but tiny. No big bombs, no barrels. It’s a beginner-level ankle-snapper if you’re desperate.
Keep the board waxed and hope the long-range models bring something better. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a quiet one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
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 kJ | 13 | 8 | 13 | 27 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 79 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 34 | 32 | 53 | 33 | 21 | 14 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:35AM7.56m | 10:55PM7.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:18AM0.96m | 4:33PM1.13m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 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 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 34 | 32 | 53 | 33 | 21 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 5 | WSW 10 | — | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | NW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 19 | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | — | W 15 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 3 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 13 | 27 | 23 | — | — | 19 | 4 | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 435 | 321 | 321 | 360 | 187 | 186 | 474 | 398 | 187 | 904 | 83 | 83 | 186 | 50 | 13 | 173 | 50 | 132 | 132 | 182 |
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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).
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