
Surf Forecasts:
Quatro-Once (411) surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Quatro-Once (411) this week:
The surf forecast for Quatro-Once (411) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quatro-Once (411) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quatro-Once (411) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking at a solid run of swell for the upcoming days at Quatro-Once (411). It's a consistent point break, exposed to the SSW, so it picks up a lot of the energy coming through this part of the region.
We've got a nice, warm stretch of water to start – running just under two degrees warmer than usual for this time of year, which makes that first morning session on Sunday 19 July feel even better. That morning you're looking at a clean 3.3ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, glassy conditions, and a combined wave energy of (430). It’s a classic beginner-friendly setup: clean, small, and easy.
Monday 20 July keeps that same vibe – consistent 2.9ft SSW swells with glassy conditions both morning and afternoon. It’s not huge, but the waves will be clean and fun. The energy remains moderate (492 and 467), perfect for a longboard or a funboard.
Tuesday 21 July the swell drops a touch, but the period stretches out to 15 seconds on a 2.3ft SW swell – that’s a bit straighter for the point, but with a clean cross-offshore breeze in the morning, it'll still offer some nice lines. The energy is moderate (418).
We hit a bit of a lull on Wednesday (22 July) and Thursday (23 July) morning, with the swell dropping to 2.0ft to 2.3ft. Still, Thursday the 23rd gives you a weird one: a glassy, 1.3ft swell with a massive 26-second period (wave energy 367). That’s a very long period groundswell; sets will be few and far between, but any wave that comes through will be clean and lined up perfectly for the point.
Now, the first real standout of this outlook is Friday 24 July. The morning shows some messy side-shore wind, but the afternoon is an absolute steal. Glassy conditions combine with a 2.0ft SSW swell and a 24-second period. The wave energy jumps to (605), indicating a lot of push for the size. This is a session for the patient surfer looking for clean, peeling walls.
But the absolute best on offer? Hands down, Saturday 25 July. We get a 2.9ft SW swell with a 20-21 second period. The wave energy is high (807 and 706), and we have glassy conditions in the morning with a clean offshore wind in the afternoon. The point is on. This is the pick of the bunch for the first week, with no crowds to worry about.
Sunday 26 July is a bit of a wait-and-see day with onshore winds and a building swell passing 3.3ft. The real action returns for experts on Monday 27 July. A 4.3ft SW swell, 16-second period, glassy morning conditions, and a wave energy of (1238). The comment says it's excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is now over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for beginners, but the quality for those who can handle it is top-tier.
The end of July and start of August shows a pattern: bigger swells (4.6ft to 5.6ft) with moderate to very high wave energy (up to 1862), but often mixed with tricky winds. The real highlight of the second week is Wednesday 29 July. A clean, 5.2ft SW swell (over 8ft? No, 5.2ft) with a 15-16 second period. Both the morning (cross-offshore) and afternoon (glassy) are pristine. The wave energy is high (1367 and 1161). This is a solid expert session; the size and power will be on.
The last few days drop back into more moderate territory, with 2.9ft to 4.6ft swell and glassy conditions arriving again on Sunday 3 August (3.6ft, 16-second period, wave energy 736). Good, clean waves to finish the run.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 120mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
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274 | 254 | 178 | 263 | 213 | 158 | 212 | 171 | 304 | 111 | 209 | 144 | 147 | 171 | 170 | 563 | 368 | 1051 | 664 | 569 | 1100 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:35PM3.20m | 8:02AM3.37m | 8:24PM2.98m | 8:48AM3.16m | 9:16PM2.77m | 9:37AM2.96m | 10:14PM2.60m | 10:32AM2.79m | 11:19PM2.49m | 11:34AM2.70m | 00:28AM2.47m | 12:37PM2.69m | 1:30AM2.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32PM0.44m | 1:44AM0.44m | 2:20PM0.59m | 2:30AM0.68m | 3:10PM0.74m | 3:19AM0.90m | 4:04PM0.88m | 4:14AM1.09m | 5:03PM0.97m | 5:15AM1.20m | 6:06PM0.99m | 6:20AM1.23m | 7:06PM0.93m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 65 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
274 | 78 | 178 | 97 | 91 | 68 | 76 | 78 | 85 | 71 | 58 | 79 | 84 | 73 | 107 | 403 | 211 | 1051 | 664 | 569 | 1100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 26 | SW 24 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 7 |
69 | 254 | 93 | 263 | 213 | 158 | 130 | 100 | 304 | 111 | 209 | 144 | 147 | 123 | 170 | 563 | 26 | 496 | 122 | 96 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 24 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
87 | 152 | 150 | 132 | 163 | 157 | 212 | 171 | 18 | 97 | 16 | 18 | 36 | 171 | 79 | 46 | 368 | 124 | 21 | 41 | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 113 | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Quatro-Once (411) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Quatro-Once (411) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Quatro-Once (411) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Quatro-Once (411) 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 (Quatro-Once (411)) 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 Quatro-Once (411) 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.










