Surf Forecasts:
Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, WSW swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at Pobbles Beach. It’s a pretty grim run ahead, to be honest. The water’s sitting at a toasty 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort if you’re just paddling around.
The first wave of note doesn’t show up until Monday afternoon, August 31st. There’s a 6ft WSW swell with a 10-second period and a moderate combined energy (631). The wind is cross-offshore, so the face looks clean, but the wave comment straight up calls it poor surf conditions. The rating is a 2 out of 5, and this break is inconsistent and beginner-friendly, so it’s not offering much power. Honestly, it’s a pass.
Tuesday, September 1st, drops off hard. Morning has a tiny 2ft WSW swell with weak energy (97) and a cross-on breeze. Afternoon is only slightly bigger at 3ft on the same wind, but the period drops to 8 seconds. Not worth the paddle.
Wednesday, September 2nd, brings onshore wind and a messy 6ft SW swell in the afternoon – period is only 7 seconds, so it’s lumpy and weak. The energy is moderate (332) but the wind is 35 km/h cross-on. It’s more of a kite session than a surf.
Thursday, September 3rd, is more of the same: 5-5ft, cross-shore or cross-on winds, and short periods. Just not good.
Friday, September 4th, is the first day that’s worth a mention. Morning sees a 6ft WSW swell with 8-second period, a clean cross-off breeze, and moderate energy (435). The call is marginal but it’s the best we’ve seen. The afternoon is similar but smaller at 5ft. If you’re desperate, you could make something of it.
Saturday, September 5th, is a true standout. Morning delivers glassy conditions with a 3ft WSW swell, 8-second period, and an ENE breeze at 5 km/h. That’s basically flat-calm on the water. The energy is weak (102) but the conditions are clean. It’s small, but for a beginner break, this is about as good as it gets in this run. The afternoon is even glassier with a dead calm and a 2ft swell. This is the pick of the entire forecast.
After Saturday, the window closes fast. Sunday, September 6th, kicks up a fresh cross-on wind, and the swell drops to 2ft. From there, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. Monday, September 7th, has tiny 1-2ft waves with weak energy. Tuesday, September 8th, brings a 3ft onshore swell but the period is 9 seconds – still poor. Wednesday, September 9th, has a 6ft clean cross-off but the wind is 40 km/h, so it’s blown out. Thursday, September 10th, is a gale-force mess with 70 km/h winds. Friday, September 11th, drops to 2ft clean but too small. From Saturday, September 12th, onward, the swell is virtually non-existent, with waves of 0.3ft and energy in the single digits through to Tuesday, September 15th.
Bottom line: the only real window is Saturday, September 5th, with glassy, tiny waves. If you’re a beginner who wants a clean, small day, that’s your moment. Otherwise, it’s a long, flat stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
631 | 322 | 56 | 128 | 36 | 57 | 332 | 319 | 249 | 263 | 453 | 427 | 302 | 162 | 94 | 79 | 62 | 40 | 38 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:11PM8.50m | 9:30AM8.21m | 9:48PM8.23m | 10:08AM7.90m | 10:28PM7.78m | 10:51AM7.44m | 11:16PM7.20m | 11:43AM6.88m | 00:16AM6.58m | 12:52PM6.37m | 1:38AM6.14m | 2:24PM6.19m | 3:16AM6.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:14AM0.38m | 3:28PM0.51m | 3:49AM0.66m | 4:06PM0.85m | 4:28AM1.10m | 4:49PM1.33m | 5:16AM1.67m | 5:45PM1.90m | 6:20AM2.24m | 7:06PM2.39m | 7:55AM2.58m | 8:54PM2.45m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 10 | W 9 | SW 18 | W 8 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | WSW 8 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 5 |
— | 322 | 56 | 12 | 11 | 10 | — | 9 | 8 | 9 | — | 427 | 8 | 162 | 94 | 79 | 62 | 40 | 38 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | W 8 | — | W 15 | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 8 |
— | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 3 |
631 | — | 41 | 128 | 36 | 57 | 332 | 319 | 249 | 263 | 453 | — | 302 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 42 | 109 | 145 | 99 | 416 | 321 | 321 | 130 | 309 | 200 | 202 | 202 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 76 | 280 | 414 |
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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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