Surf Forecasts:
Rhos-On-Sea surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, NNW swell with 16 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rhos-On-Sea this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rhos-On-Sea in the next 16 days are 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rhos-On-Sea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest about what we’re looking at for the next couple of weeks. It’s grim out there for a while, so I’ll tell you straight.
The first real chance of a surfable wave isn’t until Thursday, August 6th, with a tiny pulse of energy. Before that, from Friday, July 24th right through to Wednesday, August 5th, we’re looking at a massive, flat spell. There’s simply nothing to ride. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-off or offshore, but it doesn’t matter when there’s zero swell. It’s a solid 13-day stretch of “stay home and wax the board.”
The Only Option on the Radar
The place to keep an eye on is Rhos-On-Sea. This is a point break that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and it’s a fairly exposed spot for a NW swell. It’s not a beginner-friendly wave.
On Thursday, August 6th, we finally see a bit of life. The morning has a weak 2 ft swell from the ENE, but the period is a very short 4 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, and it’s going to be weak and messy. The combined energy is a measly 13 (low energy), so don’t expect any power. The wind is cross-shore from the northwest at 9 mph, which will leave some texture on the face.
The afternoon of the 6th is slightly better. The swell picks up to 3 ft, coming from the NNE with a 5-second period. The combined energy jumps to 37 (still low energy). The wind stays cross-shore from the NW at 9 mph. It’s still poor surf conditions, and honestly, it’s for the die-hard just to get wet.
Then, we get a quick tease on Saturday, August 8th. The morning sees a 3 ft swell from the NW with a 5-second period – still short period windswell. The combined energy is 41 (low energy). The wind is cross-offshore from the west at 12 mph, which will keep it clean. But again, it’s a low-quality wave for a point break that needs a proper groundswell to really work.
The Bottom Line
There are no standouts here. The best of a bad bunch is the afternoon of August 6th, but calling that a “standout” is a stretch. If you’re desperate, you might get a knee-high crumble on the 6th or 8th. For a spot that’s inconsistent, this blank run is pretty normal for the area. Don’t hold your breath; forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WNW 2 | W 3 | — | — | E 4 |
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 kJ | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:31AM5.41m | 8:07PM5.45m | 8:39AM5.44m | 9:09PM5.65m | 9:38AM5.64m | 10:01PM5.96m | 10:26AM5.92m | 10:45PM6.31m | 11:08AM6.20m | 11:24PM6.67m | 11:45AM6.44m | 00:00AM6.98m | 12:20PM6.64m | 00:34AM7.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:52PM2.40m | 2:31AM2.39m | 3:01PM2.34m | 3:37AM2.18m | 3:59PM2.10m | 4:30AM1.85m | 4:46PM1.78m | 5:14AM1.49m | 5:27PM1.45m | 5:53AM1.14m | 6:04PM1.15m | 6:30AM0.84m | 6:39PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WNW 2 | W 3 | — | — | E 4 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 9 | 48 | 76 | 29 | 107 | 166 | 43 | 26 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 472 | 1094 | 283 | 1094 | 434 | 196 | 254 | 244 | 195 | 241 | 238 | 244 | 349 | 283 | 275 | 275 | 283 | 262 | 279 | 279 | 336 |
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