Surf Forecasts:
Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with 631 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
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 got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.
To be brutally honest, it's a bit of a tough stretch. The window opens with a pulse of swell on Monday the 31st of August, with wave heights around 7ft coming from the WSW. The energy is pumping, with a combined swell energy of 807, but it's not a clean situation. The wind is a cross-offshore from the WNW at 19 mph, which is keeping the surface clean, but overall the conditions are marginal. The water is a balmy 69°, which is a full 8° warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick steamer.
That Monday morning is really the only half-decent shout early on. The swell does drop a bit to 6ft in the afternoon, and the wind lightens slightly to 16 mph, still cross-off, but the guidance flags it as poor. The rest of that first week is a write-off. We've got onshore winds, cross-shore chop, and the swell is either too small or too messy. The combined energy drops way off, sometimes down to just 49.
Things look a little more interesting on Monday the 7th of September. We get a clean, cross-off wind from the WNW at 12 mph in the afternoon, and a long-period swell arrives. The period jumps to 13 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 356. The wave height is a modest 3ft, but that long period means it'll have some punch. This is a groundswell, so keep in mind at a beach break like Pobbles, it might break a bit straight, but if it's clean, it'll be worth a look.
The next morning, Tuesday the 8th, is promising too. The wind is near dead – just 3 mph – with a slight cross-shore ripple. The swell holds at 4ft from the W with a period of 11 seconds and energy of 326. That's about as clean as it gets for Pobbles. The swell size is small enough for beginners, but the quality will be there for everyone.
After that, we hit another flat spell. From the 9th through the 13th, it's tiny, with wave heights dropping to 1ft and energy below 100. Not worth paddling out for.
The window closes on the 14th of September with a new pulse of swell. Wave heights climb to 6ft from the WSW, and the energy is back up to 703. The wind is a cross-shore from the WSW at 12 mph, so it's not perfect, but it's rideable. The 15th sees a big jump to 10ft, but the wind is onshore and strong at 28 mph, creating a mess. That's expert only, if you're keen on a battle with the wind.
The standout here is Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th of September. The clean, light winds and that long-period groundswell will be the best on offer. Get it while it's good.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 5 |
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807 | 631 | 276 | 137 | 37 | 44 | 108 | 332 | 294 | 297 | 294 | 286 | 366 | 447 | 381 | 181 | 84 | 33 | 66 | 40 | 17 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | 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 | 2:54PM0.34m | 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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 10 | — | SW 18 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 5 |
— | — | 276 | — | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 181 | 84 | 33 | 66 | 40 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | W 16 | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 35 | 33 | 7 | 6 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
807 | 631 | — | 137 | 37 | 44 | 108 | 332 | 294 | 297 | 294 | 286 | 366 | 447 | 381 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 360 | 44 | 66 | 109 | 179 | 99 | 321 | 416 | 145 | 145 | 369 | 135 | 290 | 360 | 321 | 57 | 130 | 7 | 47 | 160 | 132 |
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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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