Surf Forecasts:
Ram5 surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SW swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ram5 over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 157 | 142 | 128 | 121 | 119 | 90 | 65 | 88 | 169 | 123 | 198 | 284 | 235 | 211 | 139 | 111 | 83 | 48 | 77 | 114 | 226 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:46PM0.56m | 4:23AM0.90m | 5:30PM0.54m | 5:43AM0.90m | 6:56PM0.57m | 6:48AM0.94m | 7:47PM0.62m | 7:37AM0.99m | 8:24PM0.69m | 8:16AM1.04m | 8:55PM0.76m | 8:51AM1.08m | 9:24PM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:27AM0.34m | 8:59PM0.37m | 12:03PM0.34m | 10:26PM0.40m | 1:14PM0.29m | 11:56PM0.39m | 2:00PM0.24m | 1:00AM0.34m | 2:34PM0.19m | 1:48AM0.29m | 3:01PM0.14m | 2:29AM0.24m | 3:26PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 5 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 157 | 142 | 128 | 121 | 119 | 90 | 21 | 48 | 169 | 41 | 198 | 284 | 235 | 211 | 139 | 111 | 83 | 30 | 32 | 114 | 226 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 20 | SW 5 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 5 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 11 | W 12 | SW 17 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | SSW 7 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 16 | 13 | 31 | 30 | 8 | 65 | 88 | 22 | 123 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 85 | 73 | 26 | 48 | 77 | 19 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | W 14 | WSW 19 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 12 | SW 18 | NW 12 | — | W 11 | W 16 | NW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 17 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 8 | 43 | 35 | 3 | 13 | 6 | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 60 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 25 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 214 | 92 | 87 | 214 | 87 | 0 | 392 | 214 | 214 | 214 | 165 | 0 | 392 | 0 | 3 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 392 | 12 |
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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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