Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.14° E

Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Cartwright/Secrets sea temperature is
20.9°C
0.8° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 572 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 26th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 26th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 26th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
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8
0.1
SE
20
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
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0.4
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0.1
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12
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1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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0
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371
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291
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549
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331
Wind (km/h)
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SE
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NW
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N
25
NNE
15
NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:55PM1.42m
4:17AM0.95m
4:44PM1.50m
5:08AM1.06m
5:24PM1.58m
5:47AM1.19m
6:00PM1.66m
6:21AM1.33m
6:33PM1.72m
6:54AM1.46m
7:05PM1.76m
7:27AM1.59m
7:38PM1.76m
Low Tide
10:55PM0.61m
9:47AM0.54m
11:31PM0.51m
10:44AM0.48m
00:01AM0.42m
11:29AM0.40m
00:28AM0.33m
12:10PM0.33m
00:56AM0.26m
12:48PM0.27m
1:24AM0.20m
1:27PM0.23m
1:52AM0.15m
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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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