
Surf Forecasts:
17th Street Boardwalk surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at 17th Street Boardwalk in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Sunday 22 Nov, 1AM (local time) – 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 22 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, E swell with 1,397 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at 17th Street Boardwalk before Sunday 29 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 8ft (2.5m), 11s on Sunday 22 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 17th Street Boardwalk this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 17th Street Boardwalk in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 17th Street Boardwalk over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 13 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
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2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 38 | 82 | 123 | 157 | 167 | 192 | 284 | 302 | 334 | 441 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:09AM2.22m | 10:27PM1.90m | 10:52AM2.14m | 11:13PM1.86m | 11:39AM2.08m | 00:02AM1.84m | 12:29PM2.04m | 00:53AM1.87m | 1:19PM2.02m | 1:45AM1.92m | 2:10PM2.02m | 2:37AM2.01m | 3:03PM2.03m | 3:30AM2.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:06AM0.32m | 4:53PM0.41m | 4:45AM0.38m | 5:33PM0.47m | 5:26AM0.44m | 6:16PM0.50m | 6:13AM0.48m | 7:04PM0.51m | 7:08AM0.51m | 7:56PM0.47m | 8:09AM0.51m | 8:49PM0.40m | 9:12AM0.46m | 9:43PM0.30m | |||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 254 | 284 | 228 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | SE 6 | E 7 | E 9 | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 12 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 38 | 82 | 123 | 157 | 167 | 192 | 284 | 302 | 334 | 441 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 454 | 956 | 975 | 1412 | 620 | 1705 | 1522 | 1387 | 1508 | 1685 | 1616 | 1418 | 1418 | 1412 | 1616 | 219 | 128 | 128 | 219 | 128 |
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Information about the 17th Street Boardwalk Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 17th Street Boardwalk provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 17th Street Boardwalk can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 17th Street Boardwalk 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 (17th Street Boardwalk) 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 17th Street Boardwalk 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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