Surf Forecasts:
Popoyo surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Popoyo this week:
The surf forecast for Popoyo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Popoyo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Popoyo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it’s a so-so run. Swell’s around most days, but the quality is hit and miss—clean mornings are a thing, but the afternoon wind usually messes it up. Nothing here is a fire drill, but there are a few times worth paddling out for.
Starting Wednesday morning, September 2nd. Popoyo has a clean 3ft SW groundswell, period a solid 13 seconds, and the water’s about 84°, right on average for this time of year. The morning is the better session, with a cross-off breeze keeping things tidy. The combined energy is a moderate 461—nothing massive, but fun reef waves. The afternoon clears up wind-wise but the swell drops a touch.
Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are frustrating. Swell picks up a little, reaching 3ft to 4ft with a really long 19 second period on Thursday afternoon, combined energy of 813 to 1081—moderate to strong. But winds are cranking at 19 to 22 mph, and while it’s cross-off, it’s just too strong for good waves. Conditions stay clean but marginal.
Now for the best. Saturday morning, September 5th is the standout of the first week. Swell holds at 5ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, combined energy hitting a solid 1141. The breeze is a 19 mph cross-off, keeping the reef nicely groomed. Decent size, clean, and that long period gives it proper push. Crowds are possible at Popoyo, and it’s very consistent, so you’ll find waves.
There’s a later window too. Wednesday morning, September 16th looks promising, but it’s over a week off. Light offshore winds, a clean 2ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and combined energy of 364. Not big, but that glassy morning and long period means the reef will shape up nicely. Keep an eye on it.
The second week is quieter. From the 10th on, you’ll see plenty of 2ft to 4ft swells but the wind stays fresh to strong, and many afternoons go cross-on. Not much to write home about. The 16th morning is the only real bright spot—small and glassy.
Bottom line: if you’re keen, hit Popoyo on Saturday the 5th or the morning of the 16th. The rest? You’ll be working for it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 234 | 291 | 271 | 201 | 693 | 799 | 962 | 1172 | 1305 | 1101 | 1087 | 827 | 614 | 701 | 606 | 463 | 384 | 253 | 299 | 238 | 181 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:10PM2.19m | 6:32AM2.44m | 6:58PM2.09m | 7:23AM2.35m | 7:54PM1.99m | 8:23AM2.25m | 9:02PM1.92m | 9:33AM2.18m | 10:19PM1.92m | 10:49AM2.17m | 11:36PM2.02m | 12:00PM2.23m | 00:41AM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:06PM0.28m | 00:12AM0.33m | 12:54PM0.35m | 1:00AM0.42m | 1:49PM0.43m | 1:57AM0.52m | 2:53PM0.51m | 3:06AM0.60m | 4:07PM0.53m | 4:25AM0.62m | 5:20PM0.48m | 5:42AM0.56m | 6:25PM0.39m | ||||||||
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 234 | 209 | 147 | 144 | 693 | 799 | 962 | 1172 | 1305 | 1101 | 1087 | 827 | 614 | 701 | 606 | 463 | 384 | 253 | 299 | 172 | 170 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 207 | 291 | 271 | 201 | 112 | 123 | 107 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 14 | 26 | 13 | 207 | 238 | 181 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SW 20 | SSW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 21 | S 10 | W 8 | SW 20 | SW 21 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | 12 | 186 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 60 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | SSE 11 | E 4 | ESE 7 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 3 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 121 | 9 | 37 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 46 | 47 | 75 | 71 | 47 | 71 | 47 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 75 | 77 | 47 | 71 | 71 | 9 | 83 | 88 | 76 |
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The above surf forecast table for Popoyo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Popoyo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Popoyo 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 (Popoyo) 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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