Surf Forecasts:
Racetrack surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,069 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Racetrack this week:
The surf forecast for Racetrack over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Racetrack in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Racetrack over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Racetrack, a reef and point setup that’s built for the experienced crew. This spot is always exposed to the swell and it’s usually always crowded, so be ready to share the peak. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The first session worth paddling out for is Friday afternoon, July 24th, with clean 3ft SSW swell and a very long 17-second period, blowing offshore. The combined energy is moderate (862). By Saturday morning, July 25th, it’s a bit bigger at 4ft SSW, still with a long period of 15 seconds, and fresh offshore winds, making for clean conditions (energy 1010).
Sunday, July 26th, sees a shift to shorter-period SE swell at 9 seconds, rising to 7ft to 8ft. That’s getting into the expert-only zone, and with rain showers around, it’s a bit of a messy outlook. The energy is moderate to strong (1030-1130). The shorter period means the waves won’t have the same shape as the groundswell days.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, kicks off on Friday, July 31st. The morning session delivers 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, a moderate offshore breeze, and the combined energy jumps to 1574. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. It keeps building right through the weekend.
August 1st Saturday morning is pumping with 6ft SSW, 17-second period swell, and the energy is strong at 2131. By Sunday, August 2nd, it’s the pick of the whole run: 8ft SSW groundswell, 18-second period, light offshore winds, and a massive energy reading of 3677. That’s a serious groundswell. For a reef and point like Racetrack, that long period is going to wrap in beautifully, offering deep, powerful lines. It’s a day for the experienced crew only.
The quality holds into the second week. Monday, August 3rd, still has 6ft SSW with a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is still strong (2076). Tuesday, August 4th, the wind goes cross-offshore but the swell holds at 7ft with a 16-second period (energy 2133). Wednesday, August 5th, light offshore winds and 5ft SSW, 15-second period (energy 1300). The surf continues through to the final report on Saturday, August 8th, with 4ft SSW and a moderate offshore breeze.
Don’t sleep on the first week of August – that’s the real gold here.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 340 | 404 | 962 | 706 | 602 | 628 | 744 | 965 | 816 | 542 | 413 | 413 | 344 | 318 | 551 | 706 | 672 | 586 | 367 | 572 | 651 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:00PM1.32m | 5:47AM1.94m | 8:32PM1.37m | 7:19AM1.96m | 9:31PM1.51m | 8:27AM2.06m | 10:04PM1.66m | 9:16AM2.20m | 10:31PM1.82m | 9:55AM2.34m | 10:57PM1.97m | 10:30AM2.44m | 11:22PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:04PM0.94m | 10:16PM1.17m | 1:50PM0.86m | 00:16AM1.26m | 2:56PM0.71m | 2:03AM1.21m | 3:38PM0.56m | 3:04AM1.09m | 4:11PM0.41m | 3:47AM0.96m | 4:40PM0.30m | 4:24AM0.83m | 5:07PM0.22m | 4:58AM0.72m | |||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 11 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 265 | 257 | 962 | 706 | 602 | 373 | 249 | 225 | 123 | 64 | 170 | 175 | 318 | 318 | 551 | 706 | 672 | 586 | 312 | 530 | 561 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 20 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 26 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 340 | 404 | 31 | 12 | 25 | 40 | 54 | 8 | 64 | 57 | 61 | 75 | 53 | 71 | 13 | 22 | 50 | 176 | 367 | 572 | 651 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | WSW 18 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 24 |
| kJ | 61 | 62 | 31 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 37 | 80 | 48 | 34 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 332 | 123 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 173 | 139 | 168 | 314 | 306 | 628 | 744 | 965 | 816 | 542 | 413 | 413 | 344 | 292 | 267 | 285 | 277 | 169 | 116 | 131 | 97 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 0 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 162 | 43 | 182 | 38 | 89 | 182 | 38 | 112 | 182 | 162 | 122 | 182 | 38 | 42 | 38 | 38 |
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