Surf Forecasts:
Pobbles Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with 243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with W 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pobbles Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and let's see what's on the menu around here. I'm not gonna lie, this 16-day stretch is looking pretty grim. I've seen longer dry spells, but this one's a real test of patience.
We're looking at a solid two weeks with barely a ripple. The only break in the whole region worth a mention is Pobbles Beach, and even that's only offering up a couple of fleeting moments.
The water is a wild story right now, though. It's sitting at a steamy 69°F which is a massive 8°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That's incredibly unusual.
The first few days are a total write-off, with tiny, weak swell and messy wind. From Friday the 14th right through to Tuesday the 25th, it's all "poor surf conditions" with barely a wave that breaks. The whole period is a long, flat gap.
Then, on the afternoon of Tuesday the 25th, we get a tiny window. The wind goes glassy, and the ocean tries to send a little bit of life. Waves will be a tiny 3 ft from the WSW with a short period of 8 seconds and moderate energy (237). It's surfable, but just barely. It's the only thing we've got to work with, and it's beginner-friendly at best.
After that, the wind gets messy again and the swell stays small and weak. There's a bigger pulse of swell on the morning of Friday the 28th, with 6 ft from the WSW and strong energy (331), but it's still getting a "poor" rating. The wind is cross-off, so it might be clean, but the quality just isn't there. For most of this, if you're desperate for a paddle, the conditions are more suited for a kite than a surfboard.
So, there you have it. One tiny, glassy window on the 25th afternoon is the only real chance. It's a tough run, but that's how it goes sometimes. Forecasts change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 22 | 29 | 29 | 18 | 27 | 10 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 94 | 72 | 43 | 76 | 109 | 214 | 196 | 213 | 123 | 68 | 33 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:44AM8.55m | 9:02PM8.81m | 9:22AM8.35m | 9:40PM8.46m | 9:59AM7.98m | 10:17PM7.94m | 10:35AM7.48m | 10:54PM7.30m | 11:13AM6.91m | 11:35PM6.64m | 11:56AM6.32m | 00:23AM6.02m | 12:52PM5.80m | 1:31AM5.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:49PM0.14m | 3:12AM0.17m | 3:25PM0.37m | 3:48AM0.53m | 4:02PM0.76m | 4:23AM1.02m | 4:38PM1.28m | 4:59AM1.59m | 5:17PM1.85m | 5:39AM2.19m | 6:04PM2.43m | 6:31AM2.73m | 7:09PM2.91m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 22 | 29 | 29 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 43 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 123 | 68 | 15 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 11 | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 3 | W 7 | W 5 | — | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | — | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | NNW 3 | W 6 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 6 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 4 | — | 29 | 26 | 94 | 72 | — | 76 | 109 | 214 | 196 | 213 | — | 2 | 33 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 457 | 270 | 187 | 186 | 417 | 217 | 312 | 321 | 321 | 312 | 407 | 226 | 360 | 360 | 420 | 360 | 321 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 50 |
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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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