Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.14° E

Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Cartwright/Secrets sea temperature is
20.9°C
0.7° 

Point Cartwright/Secrets surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Cartwright/Secrets surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 955 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with SE 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Cartwright/Secrets in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Cartwright/Secrets over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
2
3
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SE
8
1.8
SE
9
2.3
SE
7
2
SE
7
1.8
SE
9
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
1
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
4
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
981
513
478
377
503
140
113
96
83
50
34
17
17
15
34
42
7
7
8
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
25
S
35
SSE
20
S
15
S
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
NNW
20
NNE
5
WNW
5
ESE
15
NE
15
NW
15
N
25
NNE
15
NNW
10
E
10
E
5
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:57PM1.15m
12:16PM1.42m
11:35PM1.02m
1:28PM1.37m
00:41AM0.91m
2:50PM1.37m
2:53AM0.88m
3:55PM1.42m
4:17AM0.95m
4:44PM1.50m
5:08AM1.06m
5:24PM1.58m
Low Tide
5:13AM0.38m
6:47PM0.74m
5:55AM0.46m
8:33PM0.76m
6:57AM0.54m
10:01PM0.70m
8:28AM0.57m
10:55PM0.61m
9:47AM0.54m
11:31PM0.51m
10:44AM0.48m
00:01AM0.42m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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5:43
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:37
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5:40
5:40
5:40
5:42
5:42
5:43
 mm
1
Temp °C
19
18
18
18
19
19
17
26
23
19
22
22
18
27
23
19
22
22
20
Feels °C
13
12
11
13
16
17
17
23
21
17
21
21
17
24
21
17
22
22
21
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Information about the Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Point Cartwright/Secrets provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Cartwright/Secrets can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Cartwright/Secrets 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 (Point Cartwright/Secrets) 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 Point Cartwright/Secrets 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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