
Surf Forecasts:
Seaton Sluice surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seaton Sluice this week:
The surf forecast for Seaton Sluice over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Seaton Sluice in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seaton Sluice over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 4 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
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4 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 255 | 220 | 168 | 114 | 61 | 32 | 68 | 77 | 49 | 19 | 34 | 35 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:08PM4.10m | 6:11AM4.51m | 6:42PM4.08m | 6:45AM4.44m | 7:17PM4.01m | 7:22AM4.31m | 7:57PM3.90m | 8:06AM4.13m | 8:43PM3.75m | 8:58AM3.91m | 9:40PM3.58m | 10:06AM3.71m | 10:52PM3.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:08PM0.29m | 00:12AM0.74m | 12:41PM0.31m | 00:46AM0.79m | 1:15PM0.39m | 1:22AM0.89m | 1:52PM0.55m | 2:01AM1.02m | 2:34PM0.76m | 2:48AM1.17m | 3:26PM1.01m | 3:48AM1.33m | 4:34PM1.23m | ||||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
4 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 193 | 220 | 168 | 114 | 61 | 32 | 68 | 1 | 49 | 19 | 34 | 35 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | N 8 | E 3 | — | — | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | SE 4 | N 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | — |
2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | — | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | E 6 | SE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | E 5 | WSW 2 |
1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 19 | 255 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 613 | 614 | 315 | 312 | 312 | 292 | 377 | 375 | 7 | 7 | 412 | 0 | 0 | 2635 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 434 | 111 | 292 | 315 |
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Information about the Seaton Sluice Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Seaton Sluice provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Seaton Sluice can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Seaton Sluice 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 (Seaton Sluice) 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 Seaton Sluice 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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