
Surf Forecasts:
Quatro-Once (411) surf forecast from 18 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: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,051 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 (Jul 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quatro-Once (411) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water temp is sitting around average for the time of year, nothing too wild. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, so let’s dive straight in.
The week kicks off on Saturday, 18 July, with a nice SSW groundswell pushing in at 4 ft, period a solid 13 seconds. The wind’s light and glassy, making for some really clean conditions at Quatro-Once (411). The combined energy is moderate at 572, so there’s a bit of punch there. Expect very good surf. It’s a point break, consistent, and the swell direction is bang on the optimum. Crowds are sometimes an issue, but with that quality, it’s worth it. Sunday, 19 July, keeps the vibe going with a drop to 4 ft, still glassy, still clean. The energy is a touch lower at 458, but it’s still good fun.
Monday, 20 July, sees the swell ease a bit to 3 ft, but the wind stays glassy or light cross-off, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate, around 437 to 450. This is a solid beginner-friendly stretch. Tuesday, 21 July, turns a bit tricky. The morning is glassy with 2 ft swell and a very long period of 15 seconds – that’s a groundswell, and on a point break it’ll shape up nicely, but the energy is dropping to 439. The afternoon gets a light cross-onshore, making it a bit bumpy, so I’d stick to the morning.
Wednesday, 22 July, and Thursday, 23 July, are smaller – 2 ft to 2 ft – with moderate energy dropping to 223. Still clean windows, but the size is down. The standout here is the energy value on Thursday, 23 July, afternoon: a 1 ft swell with a massive 26-second period, but the energy is 315. That’s a very long period groundswell, but it’s tiny, so only for the keenest on a longboard.
Now, the real highlight starts on Friday, 24 July. The morning brings a 2 ft SSW swell with a 24-second period, but the combined energy jumps to 868 – that’s moderate but packing a punch. The wind is glassy. This is a very good call. The afternoon holds 2 ft, same long period, energy at 549, still glassy. This is a great run of clean, long-period groundswell.
Saturday, 25 July, and Sunday, 26 July, build nicely. The swell climbs from 3 ft to 4 ft, periods still long (19 to 21 seconds), and the wind is light offshore or cross-off. The energy is strong, hitting 939 on Sunday morning and then 1266 on Sunday afternoon – that’s a significant jump. The surf is excellent for experienced surfers; the direction is SSW, matching the optimum, and the light offshore wind will keep it clean. This is the best stretch of the whole outlook.
Monday, 27 July, peaks with a 4 ft SW swell, 17-second period, and an energy of 1524 – strong wave energy. The morning is glassy, making it excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a light cross-onshore, so it gets a bit messy, but the morning is a must. Tuesday, 28 July, holds at 5 ft, period 17 to 18 seconds, energy around 1464 to 1552. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. This is still excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is over 5 ft now, so it’s getting too big for beginners.
Wednesday, 29 July, is the biggest of the run: 6 ft to 6 ft, 16-second period, energy at 1534 to 1646. This is strong wave energy. The morning is clean with cross-off wind, but the afternoon has a light cross-shore. At 6 ft, this is expert territory. Thursday, 30 July, is still solid at 5 ft, 14-second period, energy 1121. The morning is glassy and excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon has onshore wind, so skip it.
Friday, 31 July, drops to 4 ft, but the wind is mostly cross-on or messy, so it’s marginal. The afternoon turns glassy again with 4 ft, so there’s a window. Into the first week of August, Saturday, 1 August, and Sunday, 2 August, the swell fades to 4 ft and then 2 ft, with moderate energy. The wind is mostly light, so there’s still some fun small waves to be had.
The real standouts are the Sunday, 26 July, afternoon and Monday, 27 July, morning. That’s where the combination of strong energy, clean glassy or offshore wind, and solid swell size hits the sweet spot for experienced surfers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 |
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491 | 484 | 440 | 328 | 308 | 178 | 263 | 213 | 199 | 212 | 171 | 304 | 111 | 164 | 144 | 147 | 171 | 170 | 563 | 368 | 1051 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 6:31AM3.65m | 6:47PM3.40m | 7:17AM3.54m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:43PM0.33m | 00:58AM0.22m | 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 | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 11 | SW 24 | WSW 7 | SW 16 |
491 | 484 | 440 | 328 | 308 | 39 | 263 | 74 | 68 | 97 | 97 | 93 | 99 | 70 | 42 | 40 | 51 | 81 | 563 | 91 | 635 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | SW 21 |
20 | 18 | 34 | 44 | 51 | 178 | 42 | 213 | 199 | 130 | 100 | 304 | 111 | 164 | 144 | 147 | 93 | 79 | 94 | 368 | 1051 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSE 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | W 15 |
61 | 14 | 93 | 86 | 108 | 105 | 132 | 163 | 157 | 212 | 171 | 18 | 70 | 16 | 18 | 36 | 171 | 170 | 46 | 90 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 116 | 165 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 251 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 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).
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