Surf Forecasts:
Preston Beach surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Preston Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Preston Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Preston Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 11 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 21 | WSW 17 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | W 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 34 | 53 | 98 | 93 | 28 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:59PM2.55m | 1:47AM2.35m | 2:41PM2.49m | 3:53AM2.41m | 4:31PM2.69m | 5:16AM2.70m | 5:31PM3.02m | 6:00AM3.03m | 6:11PM3.35m | 6:37AM3.35m | 6:47PM3.65m | 7:10AM3.62m | 7:21PM3.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM1.66m | 8:25AM1.70m | 9:54PM1.54m | 10:12AM1.49m | 10:49PM1.23m | 10:58AM1.18m | 11:26PM0.89m | 11:34AM0.86m | 11:57PM0.55m | 12:06PM0.54m | 00:27AM0.24m | 12:38PM0.25m | 00:58AM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | W 11 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 14 | SSE 5 | E 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 41 | 36 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | S 14 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | — | W 6 | W 12 | WSW 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 10 | E 5 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 28 | 42 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | W 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 17 | SSE 4 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | — |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 3 | 1 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | W 12 | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 34 | 53 | 98 | 93 | — | — | — | 75 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 31 | 41 | 41 | 128 | 98 | 81 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 81 | 83 | 189 | 199 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 106 | 31 |
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The above surf forecast table for Preston Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Preston Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Preston Beach 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 (Preston Beach) 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 Preston Beach 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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