
Surf Forecasts:
Ram5 surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,074 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ram5 this week:
The surf forecast for Ram5 over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ram5 in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 1st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ram5 over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
740 | 967 | 834 | 701 | 701 | 663 | 841 | 444 | 174 | 170 | 220 | 455 | 534 | 915 | 964 | 917 | 883 | 702 | 489 | 412 | 297 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 10:32AM1.18m | 11:02PM0.66m | 11:08AM1.17m | 11:42PM0.67m | 11:43AM1.15m | 00:23AM0.68m | 12:17PM1.10m | 1:05AM0.70m | 12:52PM1.04m | 1:50AM0.74m | 1:28PM0.97m | 2:38AM0.79m | 2:12PM0.89m | 3:30AM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM0.12m | 4:22AM0.20m | 6:02PM0.13m | 4:59AM0.22m | 6:37PM0.13m | 5:38AM0.26m | 7:10PM0.15m | 6:20AM0.31m | 7:43PM0.16m | 7:10AM0.36m | 8:16PM0.17m | 8:11AM0.39m | 8:53PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
740 | 967 | 834 | 701 | 701 | 663 | 841 | 444 | 115 | 170 | 176 | 216 | 155 | 915 | 964 | 917 | 883 | 702 | 489 | 412 | 297 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
97 | 53 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 79 | 174 | 163 | 134 | 455 | 534 | 125 | 123 | 90 | 73 | 43 | 29 | 27 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 149 | 30 | 220 | 122 | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 63 | — | — | — | 115 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 214 | 392 | 87 | 392 | 392 | 87 | 392 | 392 | 92 | 392 | 392 | 87 | 392 | 392 | 87 | 259 | 392 | 87 | 259 | 0 | 3 |
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Information about the Ram5 Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ram5 provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ram5 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ram5 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 (Ram5) 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 Ram5 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.
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