
Surf Forecasts:
Satellite Beach/RCs surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 678 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Satellite Beach/RCs this week:
The surf forecast for Satellite Beach/RCs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Satellite Beach/RCs in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Satellite Beach/RCs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
16 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 198 | 22 | 38 | 37 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:27PM0.67m | 12:25PM0.90m | 00:23AM0.64m | 1:26PM0.88m | 1:25AM0.62m | 2:32PM0.86m | 2:37AM0.62m | 3:40PM0.85m | 3:52AM0.65m | 4:44PM0.84m | 5:03AM0.70m | 5:41PM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:27AM0.06m | 6:48PM0.24m | 6:27AM0.09m | 7:57PM0.26m | 7:35AM0.11m | 9:06PM0.26m | 8:47AM0.13m | 10:08PM0.24m | 9:57AM0.14m | 11:02PM0.21m | 11:01AM0.14m | 11:49PM0.18m | |||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
7:08 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | |
mm | 5 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 5 | NE 8 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 8 |
16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 38 | 37 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 14 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 8 | E 11 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | — | E 6 | ENE 5 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | NE 5 | E 7 | E 7 |
12 | 28 | 27 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 7 | 16 | — | 20 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 9 | E 7 | E 11 | E 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NE 9 | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | N 6 | — | SE 4 | — | E 14 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | E 11 | E 4 | E 4 | E 6 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
2 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 20 | — | 198 | 13 | 11 | 20 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 753 | 912 | 1278 | 1064 | 753 | 919 | 155 | 541 | 181 | 631 | 118 | 464 | 35 | 181 | 513 | 1362 | 1198 | 1082 | 0 |
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Information about the Satellite Beach/RCs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Satellite Beach/RCs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Satellite Beach/RCs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Satellite Beach/RCs 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 (Satellite Beach/RCs) 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 Satellite Beach/RCs 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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