
Surf Forecasts:
Populars surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Populars in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Thursday 5 Nov, 8PM (local time) – 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 783 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Populars before Wednesday 18 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 8ft (2.5m), 8s on Thursday 5 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Populars this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Populars in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 5th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Populars over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
77 | 72 | 51 | 23 | 22 | 546 | 537 | 403 | 472 | 675 | 763 | 636 | 581 | 692 | 512 | 423 | 574 | 674 | 445 | 363 | 543 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:50AM0.61m | 00:32AM0.35m | 11:44AM0.55m | 1:16AM0.44m | 12:31PM0.50m | 1:54AM0.52m | 1:12PM0.44m | 2:28AM0.59m | 1:50PM0.38m | 3:01AM0.64m | 2:25PM0.33m | 3:34AM0.68m | 2:59PM0.29m | 4:07AM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:17PM0.04m | 5:19AM0.21m | 6:46PM0.02m | 6:41AM0.20m | 7:11PM0.01m | 7:49AM0.19m | 7:34PM0.00m | 8:47AM0.17m | 7:57PM-0.00m | 9:40AM0.16m | 8:19PM-0.00m | 10:29AM0.14m | 8:42PM0.00m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 19 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 |
443 | 325 | 282 | 246 | 231 | 150 | 132 | 128 | 716 | 984 | 768 | 455 | 325 | 321 | 277 | 269 | 127 | 167 | 156 | 140 | 135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | ESE 12 | SSW 14 | NNW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NNW 8 | SSW 12 |
77 | 72 | 51 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 106 | 121 | 77 | 171 | 169 | 164 | 150 | 104 | 81 | 105 | 118 | 58 | 50 | 20 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SSE 8 | NNW 15 | NNW 22 | SSW 17 | NNW 10 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NNW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | N 15 | SSW 12 | S 15 |
21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 45 | 47 | 111 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 74 | 73 | 86 | 61 | 7 | 17 | 49 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
774 | 629 | 429 | 464 | 402 | 546 | 537 | 403 | 472 | 675 | 763 | 636 | 581 | 692 | 512 | 423 | 574 | 674 | 445 | 363 | 543 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 126 | 45 | 33 | 47 | 125 | 48 | 125 | 39 | 42 | 128 | 48 | 32 | 42 | 125 | 32 | 125 | 126 | 40 | 46 | 202 | 40 |
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Information about the Populars Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Populars provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Populars can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Populars 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 (Populars) 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 Populars 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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