Surf Forecasts:
72nd Place surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 72nd Place this week:
The surf forecast for 72nd Place over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 72nd Place in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 72nd Place over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for the next 16 days at 72nd Place. I've got to be straight with you – this stretch is a real heartbreaker for a south swell spot.
We're looking at a very frustrating run overall. The pattern starts with some reasonable swell energy hanging around, but the wind just refuses to play ball. For the first ten days or so, it's almost constant onshore or cross-onshore wind, trashing what could be some decent waves. There is a decent amount of energy in the water, with the combined energy reaching into the three-digit range and even hitting four digits with 1124 around Thursday the 3rd of September, but it's accompanied by "poor surf conditions" in every session. The waves are there, but they’re gonna be chopped up and messy.
The one true standout, and it's about the only window worth looking at, is the morning of Monday the 7th of September. We finally get a break from the wind. A gentle offshore breeze from the NE is forecast, cleaning things right up. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is moderate at 380, but the "gentle offshore and clean" wind comment is the best we'll see. The break is described as "inconsistent," so don't expect non-stop action, but quality-wise, this is the pick. Just be aware that with 16-second period swells, those long lines might stand up a bit straight on a beach setup, but the clean conditions will make it worth a look.
Before that, you can pretty much write off the rest of August and the first week of September. The swell will be there, but the wind is a constant battle. There are some marginal calls on the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September and the morning of Thursday the 3rd, but with onshore winds, it’s hard to get excited.
After that brief clean window on the 7th, we drop straight back into onshore slop for the rest of the forecast period. The swell fades significantly during the second week, with heights around 2ft to 3ft and energy dropping into the 200-400 range, and the wind stays detrimental. The morning of Thursday the 10th of September is the only other "marginal" call, but again, the wind is up.
If you're a local, you know this stretch can be a grind. It’s not a blank run because there’s energy in the water, but the quality is poor. Hold out hope for that early morning session on the 7th – that’s your best bet for a clean wave. For the rest of it, unless you’re desperate, it might be a good time to wax the longboard for small, weak days or just take a break.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 224 | 273 | 185 | 174 | 249 | 212 | 742 | 550 | 635 | 604 | 417 | 334 | 233 | 202 | 251 | 285 | 255 | 327 | 316 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:49PM2.21m | 10:01AM1.76m | 9:23PM2.18m | 10:23AM1.84m | 9:58PM2.10m | 10:45AM1.91m | 10:36PM1.97m | 11:10AM1.98m | 11:16PM1.80m | 11:39AM2.03m | 00:03AM1.60m | 12:12PM2.05m | 1:05AM1.40m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:42AM0.25m | 3:20PM0.86m | 4:06AM0.30m | 3:57PM0.78m | 4:29AM0.38m | 4:36PM0.71m | 4:52AM0.50m | 5:20PM0.66m | 5:16AM0.65m | 6:09PM0.64m | 5:40AM0.80m | 7:10PM0.65m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | W 9 | S 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 224 | 273 | 185 | 123 | 78 | 53 | 742 | 550 | 635 | 172 | 417 | 334 | 78 | 202 | 251 | 285 | 255 | 327 | 316 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 13 | W 4 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 104 | 103 | 103 | 174 | 249 | 212 | 56 | 61 | 48 | 604 | 80 | 58 | 233 | 38 | 118 | 13 | 45 | 15 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSW 19 | W 12 | SW 14 | S 9 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | W 9 | S 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 142 | 45 | 93 | 80 | 89 | 34 | 11 | 27 | 6 | 60 | 55 | 73 | 178 | 14 | 84 | 50 | 50 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | NW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 115 | — | — | 94 | — | — | 25 | — | 13 | 27 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 68 | 28 | 83 | 144 | 20 | 176 | 82 | 28 | 28 | 82 | 11 | 28 | 101 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 1 |
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