Shacks surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shacks this week:
The surf forecast for Shacks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shacks in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shacks over the next 16 days.
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