Surf Forecasts:
Ponto surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponto this week:
The surf forecast for Ponto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponto in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's in store for the next couple of weeks.
I'll be honest, the surf forecast is looking pretty bleak for a good stretch. We're in for a long run of small, weak swell and onshore winds that are going to keep things mostly flat and messy. The first real chance of a wave that's worth paddling out for doesn't show up until Sunday the 9th, and even then it's nothing to write home about.
Looking at Ponto, a river mouth spot, the first week is a total loss. From Sunday the 4th and through the week, we're dealing with tiny waves around 1ft to 2ft from the SW, with a period around 13-16 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate, but the wind is blowing straight onshore, chopping everything up. The water is a warm 76°, which is much warmer than normal – nearly 9° above average, which is very unusual.
It's not until Sunday morning the 9th that we see a slight improvement. The swell builds to about 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 15 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 358, but the surf is still only marginal. The winds are still onshore, but lighter, which helps a little.
The best bet, and it's still not a classic, comes around Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. The swell is forecast to hit 4ft from the SW with a 16-17 second period, giving a combined energy of 756, which is moderate to strong. The wind remains onshore, but the swell finally has some push to wrap into the river mouth. Even then, the forecast calls it "marginal." For a beginner-friendly spot like Ponto, anything over 5ft can be too big, but this is just enough for a fun little wave if the tide plays ball.
Expect crowds – the guidance says they're often around, so you won't be alone. The consistency is fairly good, so there will be waves, but the quality is the main issue.
Truth is, there's no real standout session in this 16-day window. If you're keen for a paddle, Sunday the 9th might offer a few, and the 14th and 15th give you the best chance of a wave with some power, but don't get your hopes up for anything epic. It's a long flat spell, which is a real shame.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 91 | 88 | 83 | 80 | 91 | 91 | 85 | 107 | 104 | 162 | 127 | 160 | 113 | 114 | 126 | 329 | 243 | 348 | 344 | 295 | 481 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:28PM1.79m | 11:59PM1.72m | 1:00PM1.85m | 00:51AM1.51m | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:30PM1.95m | 4:23AM1.20m | 3:37PM2.01m | 6:46AM1.26m | 4:52PM2.10m | 7:50AM1.38m | 6:02PM2.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:16PM0.93m | 6:22AM0.63m | 7:17PM0.90m | 6:48AM0.78m | 8:37PM0.85m | 7:18AM0.94m | 10:16PM0.74m | 8:03AM1.09m | 11:46PM0.55m | 9:33AM1.20m | 00:52AM0.34m | 11:21AM1.22m | 1:44AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 12 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 20 | 75 | 83 | 18 | 83 | 14 | 15 | 107 | 11 | 162 | 127 | 160 | 113 | 114 | 84 | 329 | 111 | 348 | 344 | 295 | 481 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 75 | 18 | 15 | 80 | 91 | 54 | 85 | 36 | 104 | 8 | 34 | 11 | 8 | 79 | 126 | 114 | 243 | 75 | 69 | 69 | 72 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 20 | S 12 | W 13 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 91 | 88 | 47 | 23 | 23 | 91 | 58 | 8 | 39 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 101 | 109 | 54 | 31 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ponto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponto 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 (Ponto) 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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