
Surf Forecasts:
Quatro-Once (411) surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 638 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quatro-Once (411) over the next 16 days.
Alright, folks, let's get into it. Rusty here, and we've got a solid run of surf on the horizon at Quatro-Once (411). This point break is a consistent little gem, and it's waking up nicely.
The pattern is straightforward: a long, lingering pulse of SSW groundswell is set to deliver clean, rideable waves for the better part of two weeks. The swell energy is moderate, sitting around 600 to 700 range early on, which is plenty of grunt for a point break.
Now, the standout window is hands down this Sunday, July 12th. We've got a 4.3ft SSW swell rolling in at a long 14 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the east at just 3 mph. The water is sitting at 85.3°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the rubber at home. This is about as good as it gets— clean, lined-up waves with plenty of push. The crowd factor is a "sometimes" here, but on a day like this, the early bird gets the worm.
Moving through the week, the quality holds. Monday the 13th sees a clean 3.3ft to 3.6ft SSW swell with a light offshore breeze from the north. Tuesday the 14th stays clean with offshore winds, though the swell drops a touch to 3.0ft. Then Wednesday the 15th morning serves up another absolute beauty: glassy conditions, 3.9ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds.
The second week settles into a steady groove. The swell holds around the 3.0ft to 3.6ft mark, and we see plenty of glassy mornings, especially from Friday the 17th through to Tuesday the 21st. The winds are light and mostly offshore or glassy. It’s not pumping, but it’s consistently fun.
There's a small lull around the 22nd and 23rd, with the swell dropping and periods shortening to 10 seconds, making for weaker, more disorganized waves. It’s still surfable but definitely a notch down.
Then, right at the tail end, there's a real interesting turn on Sunday, July 26th. We get a 1.6ft groundswell, but check out the period— 19 seconds! That's a very long period pulse, and it brings a solid spike in energy (over 500 in the combined energy readings on the 27th). This kind of long-period swell can be a bit too straight for beach breaks, but at a point break like Quatro-Once, it'll wrap in beautifully and offer some real shape and power. Keep an eye on that Monday the 27th as a promising but less certain longer-range standout.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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638 | 545 | 440 | 368 | 467 | 265 | 346 | 331 | 396 | 569 | 245 | 322 | 427 | 553 | 621 | 467 | 499 | 476 | 491 | 484 | 440 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:29PM3.28m | 2:16AM3.10m | 2:30PM3.42m | 3:14AM3.32m | 3:27PM3.54m | 4:07AM3.50m | 4:20PM3.61m | 4:57AM3.64m | 5:10PM3.61m | 5:45AM3.69m | 5:59PM3.54m | 6:31AM3.65m | 6:47PM3.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.35m | 8:16AM0.62m | 8:54PM0.17m | 9:16AM0.46m | 9:48PM0.03m | 10:11AM0.34m | 10:38PM-0.05m | 11:04AM0.27m | 11:26PM-0.04m | 11:54AM0.26m | 00:13AM0.05m | 12:43PM0.33m | 00:58AM0.22m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 13 |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
638 | 545 | 440 | 368 | 467 | 265 | 346 | 331 | 396 | 569 | 245 | 206 | 427 | 553 | 621 | 467 | 499 | 476 | 491 | 484 | 440 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 16 | WSW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 21 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
58 | 59 | 39 | 132 | 6 | 169 | 64 | 76 | 111 | 3 | 174 | 322 | 41 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | SSW 6 | SW 20 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | WSW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 20 | W 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
21 | 31 | 44 | 12 | 61 | 24 | 10 | 79 | 85 | 31 | 76 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 37 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 61 | 60 | 92 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | SE 5 | — | NNE 3 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | NNE 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | 6 | 16 | — | 7 | — | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 0 | 16 | 56 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
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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.










