Surf Forecasts:
Point Cartwright/Secrets surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Cartwright/Secrets this week:
The surf forecast for Point Cartwright/Secrets over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Cartwright/Secrets in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Cartwright/Secrets over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Point Cartwright.
We’ve got a pretty quiet start to this 16-day stretch, but the ocean’s got a trick up its sleeve for the second week. Water temp’s around 69°F, about normal for this time of year.
First surf we see is Thursday afternoon, the 23rd. There’s 4ft from the east, cross-off wind, short 8-second period. Combined energy is weak (165). It’s surfable, but nothin’ to write home about. Friday morning the 24th cleans up with a 20 mph south offshore wind, but the swell drops to 3ft, energy down to 106 (weak). Too small and clean for much more than a grovel.
Saturday morning the 25th is the best bet of the first week. We get 4ft from the ESE with a short period, but a solid 20 mph south offshore wind keeps the face clean. Energy bumps up to moderate (278). It’s a fun window with some push.
Sunday the 26th is tiny at 2ft, but it’s glassy calm in the morning. A real longboard morning. After that, the bottom falls out. From Monday the 27th right through the end of July, it’s just flat. Combined energy in the 30s and 40s. A solid gap with nothing worth mentioning.
Then we get a pulse on Saturday the 1st of August. Afternoon sees 4ft from the SE with offshore wind, combined energy at 255. That’s a solid, clean session.
Sunday the 2nd has 5ft from the SE, but strong 25–30 mph winds and marginal tide conditions. It’s doable for the hardy types but bumpy.
Now the real standout: the second week. Wednesday the 5th of August through Friday the 7th. This is the heavy stuff. Wednesday morning has 8ft from the SE with an 11-second period – a proper groundswell for this reef and point. Combined energy is massive (1350 to 1380). Cross-off wind, so not perfect, but powerful. Thursday afternoon the 6th is the peak with 10ft from the SE, 13-second period, and combined energy at a staggering 4284. That’s expert territory only. The sets will be long and heavy.
Friday the 7th is still pumping with 6ft from the ESE, 13-second period, but cross winds. Still a good day for the experienced crew.
Crowds are often a factor here, especially when the swell turns on. So get in early.
All in all, first week is small and choosy, second week is a proper groundswell assault. Circle those dates.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 157 | 124 | 98 | 145 | 76 | 77 | 89 | 53 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 22 | 32 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:35AM1.09m | 5:04PM1.53m | 4:37AM1.08m | 5:49PM1.62m | 5:32AM1.10m | 6:29PM1.71m | 6:19AM1.15m | 7:05PM1.79m | 7:02AM1.20m | 7:39PM1.85m | 7:40AM1.25m | 8:12PM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:33PM0.77m | 9:55AM0.41m | 11:35PM0.72m | 10:44AM0.37m | 00:23AM0.64m | 11:30AM0.33m | 1:03AM0.56m | 12:13PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.48m | 12:53PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.41m | 1:31PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.36m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 157 | 124 | 98 | 141 | 76 | 77 | 89 | 53 | 27 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 31 | 7 | 22 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 12 | E 11 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 14 | SE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 13 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 10 | — | 39 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | NE 9 | — | SE 13 | ESE 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 13 | NE 6 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 74 | 145 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 19 | — | — | 32 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 82 | 160 | 170 | 3 | 17 | 33 | 0 | 170 | 34 |
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