Surf Forecasts:
Quatro-Once (411) surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with 881 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quatro-Once (411) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks for Quatro-Once (411). This is a point break, a consistent one, and it's totally exposed to the SSW swell window. The water’s sitting at 85°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like bathwater. The first few days are small but glassy, so there’s something to work with.
We start off Friday afternoon, August 21st, with a 4ft SSW swell and 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 448. The wind is glassy, absolutely dead, so the surface will be like a mirror. It’s a beginner-friendly size, so a great entry point to the forecast.
Saturday the 22nd sees the swell drop to 3ft in the morning, still with glassy wind – that’s a score. The afternoon turns a bit messy with a cross-onshore breeze, but the morning window is your best bet. Sunday the 23rd is clean as a whistle with cross-offshore winds all day, but the swell is tiny at 2ft. It’s rideable but small.
Monday the 24th morning is another glassy session with a 2ft SW swell and 18-second period. That long period will make for some real lined-up waves at this point break, but the size is low. The afternoon gets chopped by a cross-onshore breeze.
Tuesday and Wednesday stay small, with glassy conditions returning on Wednesday morning and afternoon. The energy is low, but the wind is perfect. Thursday the 27th stays clean with cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 1ft.
Now, into the second week, things start building. Friday the 28th morning looks promising – 2ft SW swell at 19 seconds, with clean cross-offshore wind and moderate energy (517). That long period means good shape, but you'll need patience for sets.
The true standout hits Saturday the 29th morning. We’ve got 4ft of SW swell, short period of 16 seconds, but the combined energy jumps to 1010 which is strong. The wind is dead calm – glassy. It’s head-high and clean. This is for experienced surfers, as it’s pushing into the bigger range. Sunday the 30th morning is also excellent – 5ft SW swell with a glassy NE breeze, energy at 1013. These two days back-to-back are the best on offer. After that, the swell drops back down to the 4ft to 4ft range through the start of September, with clean mornings on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
For a beginner, the first few days are perfect. For the experienced crew, the 29th and 30th morning sessions are the absolute winners here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
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394 | 241 | 173 | 169 | 160 | 186 | 175 | 263 | 258 | 246 | 330 | 211 | 173 | 196 | 144 | 104 | 102 | 111 | 155 | 246 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:30PM2.40m | 10:48AM2.55m | 11:50PM2.36m | 12:03PM2.54m | 1:02AM2.45m | 1:10PM2.64m | 1:58AM2.62m | 2:03PM2.79m | 2:41AM2.83m | 2:46PM2.95m | 3:18AM3.04m | 3:25PM3.11m | 3:52AM3.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:13PM1.05m | 4:29AM1.29m | 5:24PM1.10m | 5:45AM1.33m | 6:35PM1.05m | 6:56AM1.26m | 7:34PM0.93m | 7:53AM1.12m | 8:20PM0.77m | 8:39AM0.94m | 9:00PM0.61m | 9:20AM0.76m | 9:36PM0.48m | |||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
mm | 2 | 10 | 3 | — | 13 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 18 |
394 | 241 | 173 | 137 | 113 | 98 | 110 | 34 | 36 | 246 | 330 | 211 | 30 | 196 | 78 | 75 | 91 | 100 | 88 | 246 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 9 |
46 | 125 | 119 | 169 | 160 | 142 | 116 | 263 | 258 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 173 | 30 | 144 | 104 | 102 | 111 | 155 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 22 | W 5 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 21 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 21 |
8 | 18 | 2 | 63 | 98 | 186 | 175 | 111 | 72 | 71 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 9 | 30 | 29 | 58 | 50 | 52 | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 5 | W 3 | NNE 4 | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 |
— | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 16 | 89 | 286 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 286 | 3 |
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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).
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