Posties surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 10,966 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Posties this week:
The surf forecast for Posties over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Posties in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Posties over the next 16 days.
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