Surf Forecasts:
Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pobbles Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. Pobbles Beach is the only game in town on this stretch, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch. For a beginner-friendly spot, the weather and swell just aren't cooperating for most of the next couple of weeks.
We kick things off on Wednesday the 19th, and it's a non-starter. Just 3ft of weak, short-period swell and a 9 mph cross-shore wind making a mess. The combined energy is a limp 62. That continues right through the first week; we're looking at tiny, gutless waves. Even when the wind goes glassy on the morning of Sunday the 23rd, there's only 1ft on offer. It's flat, plain and simple.
There is one faint glimmer on Thursday the 20th. The swell bumps up to 5ft with a period of 8 seconds from the WSW, and the wind shifts to a clean cross-offshore. The combined energy hits a moderate 278, and we get a 'clean' report. It's still marginal, and the score is low, but with a bit of luck on the tide, you might find a few crumbly ones for the log. After that, we slide back into another long, flat spell.
Now, for you patient souls, the long-range look is where things get interesting. By Monday the 1st of September, we're looking at a proper pulse. The morning shows 8ft of WSW swell with a solid 10-second period, clean cross-offshore winds, and a combined energy of 1919 – that's strong, powerful stuff. The forecast even calls it excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the whole run. However, that afternoon the wind swings cross-shore and messes it right up.
Before that, there's a window on Sunday the 31st of August morning with a big 12ft swell. That's a lot of power for a beginner spot – 2091 energy units – and with a 10-second period, it'll be charging. But the wind is strong cross-offshore at 16 mph, and the conditions are rated as marginal. That one's for the hardcore crew only, and it's a long way out, so don't set your watch by it.
Overall, the first week and a half is basically a write-off. Save your energy for that Monday morning on the 1st of September if you're an experienced surfer. For everyone else, it's a waiting game. As for the water temp, it's sitting about average for this time of year, so no shocks there.
Stay patient, stay salty.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 45 | 78 | 371 | 266 | 266 | 106 | 53 | 22 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 404 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:13AM6.91m | 11:35PM6.64m | 11:56AM6.32m | 00:23AM6.02m | 12:52PM5.80m | 1:31AM5.54m | 2:16PM5.50m | 3:07AM5.42m | 3:51PM5.63m | 4:30AM5.72m | 4:59PM6.09m | 5:25AM6.23m | 5:45PM6.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:59AM1.59m | 5:17PM1.85m | 5:39AM2.19m | 6:04PM2.43m | 6:31AM2.73m | 7:09PM2.91m | 7:50AM3.10m | 8:44PM3.11m | 9:29AM3.09m | 10:16PM2.89m | 10:45AM2.71m | 11:17PM2.42m | 11:36AM2.19m | 00:01AM1.88m | |||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 4 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 45 | 10 | 269 | 266 | 8 | 106 | 53 | 22 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 404 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | WNW 4 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | 10 | 8 | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | W 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 6 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | W 10 | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | — | 4 | — | 8 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | — | 8 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | W 7 | — | W 8 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | — | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | 78 | 371 | — | 266 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 435 | 321 | 44 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 290 | 8 | 14 | 83 | 83 | 186 | 131 | 312 | 368 | 312 | 66 | 13 | 14 |
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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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