Surf Forecasts:
Shark Bay surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 690 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shark Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Shark Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shark Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook for Shark Bay (Aruba) is a tough one. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but it’s all being blown out by a relentless, strong easterly wind. The wind is cross-off, which is better than onshore, but it’s hammering through at 25–31 mph for nearly the entire forecast. That’s not a paddle breeze; that’s a kite session. The wave energy is moderate to strong, sitting between 400 and 800 (combined energy), but the short period of 7–8 seconds means these are choppy, short-window windswells, not clean groundswells.
For the first week, from Monday, August 3rd through to Sunday, August 9th, it’s a no-go. The swell is in the 6ft to 8ft range, but with that strong breeze and a "poor surf conditions" tag on every single entry, you’re looking at bumpy, blown-out lines. Don’t bother.
The second week doesn’t offer much relief. Starting Monday, August 10th, we continue with the same story: 25-28 mph easterly winds, cross-off, with swell hovering around 7ft to 7ft. The energy is building, but the quality is still poor. By Thursday, August 13th, the swell kicks up to 8ft with energy over 700, but the wind is still a strong breeze.
The only flicker of potential comes on Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th. The swell pushes up to 10ft on the 14th, with combined energy hitting 1121 (strong wave energy). This is a big, powerful swell for the area. However, the wind on Friday afternoon hits 31 mph (near gale) and the forecast is "marginal" at best due to tide issues. On Saturday the 15th, the swell holds at 8ft with energy over 1000, but again, the wind is 34 mph and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. For a beginner spot like Shark Bay, anything over 5ft is already pushing it, and 8ft to 10ft is expert territory, especially with that raw, short-period energy. This isn’t a paddle-friendly scenario; it’s more suited to experienced surfers on big boards or tow-in craft.
Honestly, for the stand-out, there isn’t one. The wind never lets up. The best you could hope for is a quick window on the morning of the 14th or 15th before the wind howls, but that’s a gamble. This is a classic case of an area that goes through blank runs, and this is one of them. Stay patient, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 515 | 439 | 447 | 593 | 609 | 544 | 578 | 462 | 351 | 496 | 506 | 506 | 672 | 636 | 588 | 529 | 315 | 311 | 382 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:32AM0.23m | 5:54PM0.27m | 00:39AM0.19m | 6:22PM0.31m | 6:31AM0.13m | 6:57PM0.34m | 7:52AM0.10m | 7:38PM0.36m | 9:02AM0.07m | 8:22PM0.39m | 10:13AM0.06m | 9:09PM0.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:31PM0.20m | 9:42AM0.12m | 11:35PM0.19m | 9:54AM0.11m | 4:34AM0.12m | 10:11AM0.10m | 4:53AM0.08m | 10:32AM0.08m | 5:23AM0.04m | 5:56AM0.01m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 7:05 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 515 | 439 | 447 | 593 | 609 | 544 | 578 | 462 | 351 | 496 | 506 | 506 | 672 | 636 | 588 | 529 | 315 | 311 | 382 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 298 | 389 | 389 | 284 | 284 | 389 | 298 | 389 | 389 | 284 | 389 | 389 | 298 | 389 | 389 | 298 | 389 | 389 | 298 |
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