
Surf Forecasts:
Roads End surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Roads End this week:
The surf forecast for Roads End over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Roads End in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roads End over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead for Roads End. The whole 16-day window is a real mixed bag of mostly marginal conditions, so I wouldn’t be holding my breath for any epic sessions. The best we can say is that there are periods where it might be a bit more interesting than others, but nothing is a standout.
The water temperature is a massive talking point right now. At 53°F, that’s a whopping 6°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit for sure.
We start off the first few days with pretty weak surf. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th have little 3ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is a cross-onshore, making for a bumpy, choppy surface. The wave energy is weak (346 and 379 respectively). It’s not really worth paddling out for.
There’s a slight lift in energy through the weekend. On Saturday the 18th, the morning swell bumps up to 5ft from the NW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy climbs to a moderate 946. The wind is cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit messy but rideable. Sunday the 19th sees a similar story with 6ft to 6ft NW swell, but the period drops to just 8 seconds, which is short and weak. That’s a lot of water moving around but not much push. The best call might be Sunday afternoon with a 6ft NW swell and a gentler cross-shore breeze, giving it a slight edge. Still, it’s nothing to get excited about.
Into the second week, things get smaller and a bit more inconsistent. The swell direction swings around to the SW on the 21st and 22nd, with a tiny 2ft to 4ft of swell. The energy drops right back down. From the 23rd to the 25th, we see a few pulses of 4ft to 5ft NW swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is often cross-onshore or onshore, which kills the quality. The best of the second week is probably a toss-up. Thursday the 24th morning has a 4ft NW swell with a light onshore breeze, but the energy is moderate (512). It’s a long way out and not reliable.
The very end of the window, around the 26th to the 29th, is all SW swell again, but it’s tiny – 2ft to 3ft – with a longer period (16-20 seconds). That longer period makes it a groundswell, which is better for shape, but the size is just too small to do much at a beach and reef setup like Roads End. The wind is mostly cross-shore, so it’ll be clean, but there’s just not enough water moving.
So, if you’re desperate, the weekend of the 19th and 20th offers the most size, but it’s not going to be clean. The Thursday the 24th has a chance, but it’s a long-range call. Honestly, for a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a pretty poor run. It’s the kind of stretch where you don’t leave your board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 10 | WNW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
148 | 108 | 160 | 132 | 205 | 201 | 249 | 390 | 486 | 457 | 362 | 489 | 344 | 355 | 413 | 505 | 423 | 465 | 384 | 250 | 245 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 00:51AM2.36m | 2:39PM1.76m | 1:43AM2.27m | 3:20PM1.81m | 2:35AM2.12m | 4:01PM1.86m | 3:29AM1.91m | 4:42PM1.90m | 4:25AM1.68m | 5:22PM1.91m | 5:29AM1.46m | 6:04PM1.91m | 6:44AM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:18PM0.61m | 8:23AM-0.47m | 8:13PM0.54m | 9:07AM-0.40m | 9:09PM0.48m | 9:49AM-0.28m | 10:06PM0.43m | 10:30AM-0.11m | 11:06PM0.39m | 11:09AM0.09m | 00:09AM0.35m | 11:49AM0.30m | 1:15AM0.31m | 12:32PM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | |
— | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | 8:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
148 | 108 | 160 | 113 | 25 | 133 | 117 | 126 | 129 | 457 | 183 | 353 | 344 | 339 | 413 | 163 | 423 | 465 | 384 | 250 | 219 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | NW 12 | WNW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
101 | 87 | 121 | 120 | 82 | 201 | 249 | 390 | 486 | 142 | 362 | 73 | 83 | 157 | 218 | 122 | 241 | 222 | 161 | 155 | 245 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 19 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
83 | 62 | 60 | 132 | 205 | 125 | 124 | 122 | 110 | 94 | 74 | 31 | 243 | 31 | 40 | 15 | 160 | 101 | 67 | 66 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | 14 | 20 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 134 | 173 | 489 | 329 | 355 | — | 505 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 553 | 6 | 263 | 909 | 6 | 174 | 212 | 6 | 212 | 911 | 6 | 141 | 351 | 6 | 300 | 300 | 8 | 300 | 216 | 6 | 212 |
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Information about the Roads End Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Roads End provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Roads End can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Roads End 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 (Roads End) 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 Roads End 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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