Surf Forecasts:
Rebounds surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,075 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rebounds this week:
The surf forecast for Rebounds over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rebounds in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rebounds over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks.
Right now, it’s pretty quiet. The surf is minimal and messy for the first few days, with nothing really worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a long wait, but there’s a big pulse of energy coming that will be the main event.
The real standout is Thursday, August 13th. Swell is going to absolutely jack up to 16.4ft to 18.0ft from the SW. The energy is massive – we’re talking a combined energy of 14379 and 16205. This is groundswell with a very long period of 15 to 16 seconds, so it’s packing serious punch. But, and this is a big but, this is Rebounds, an advanced reef break. At this size, it’s for experts only. The wind is cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy, but it will be ridable for those with the skills. It’s a true big-wave day.
The next best window is around Saturday morning, August 15th. The swell drops back to a much more manageable 5.6ft from the S, with a period of 15 seconds and a combined energy of 1357. The wind turns offshore from the NNW at just 6 mph, so conditions will be clean. This is a solid option for experienced surfers, and the water temperature is 51.4°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so suit up.
There’s another good chance on Monday morning, August 17th. Swell is smaller at 3.3ft from the SSW, but the period stretches to a very long 17 seconds, giving it some nice shape. The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive for clean, smooth waves. Combined energy is moderate at 639.
Into the second week, things get smaller and less consistent. Tuesday, August 25th morning offers another clean-ish window with 3.3ft SSW swell and offshore wind, a good sign for a small-wave session. After that, a huge swell hits again on August 26th and 27th, but the wind is onshore and messy, and the size is over 9.8ft again.
So, the two standouts: Thursday, August 13th for the big, expert-only swell, and Saturday, August 15th for the clean, offshore conditions at a more manageable size. Get ready for the wait.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 823 | 961 | 1484 | 11876 | 12912 | 2094 | 1762 | 2305 | 1581 | 1350 | 1123 | 734 | 514 | 356 | 265 | 632 | 714 | 307 | 419 | 288 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:00PM0.75m | 8:43AM0.42m | 6:54PM0.70m | 9:21AM0.44m | 7:48PM0.63m | 9:52AM0.47m | 8:44PM0.55m | 10:18AM0.50m | 9:44PM0.48m | 10:42AM0.53m | 10:52PM0.42m | 11:07AM0.56m | 00:08AM0.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:08AM0.37m | 1:51AM0.04m | 12:14PM0.37m | 2:35AM0.09m | 1:27PM0.36m | 3:12AM0.15m | 2:45PM0.35m | 3:40AM0.21m | 4:05PM0.32m | 4:01AM0.26m | 5:20PM0.29m | 4:14AM0.30m | 6:26PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 823 | 961 | 1484 | 2503 | 3293 | 2094 | 1762 | 2305 | 1581 | 1350 | 1123 | 734 | 514 | 356 | 265 | 632 | 714 | 301 | 419 | 288 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSW 18 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 18 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 112 | 71 | 30 | 30 | 66 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 61 | 7 | 7 | 307 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 12 | E 11 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 29 | 29 | — | 15 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SW 4 | W 4 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | N 2 | NE 4 | N 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 40 | 12 | 11876 | 12912 | 2 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 15 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 36 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Rebounds provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rebounds can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rebounds 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 (Rebounds) 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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