Surf Forecasts:
Shipstern Bluff surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 18,589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipstern Bluff this week:
The surf forecast for Shipstern Bluff over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipstern Bluff in the next 16 days are 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipstern Bluff over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4323 | 5722 | 5071 | 15251 | 8918 | 5972 | 2864 | 1435 | 1111 | 599 | 400 | 326 | 234 | 196 | 215 | 362 | 276 | 539 | 6587 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:57AM0.65m | 1:40PM1.03m | 4:23AM0.67m | 2:30PM1.04m | 4:51AM0.70m | 3:21PM1.03m | 5:22AM0.73m | 4:14PM1.01m | 5:53AM0.78m | 5:12PM0.97m | 6:26AM0.84m | 6:14PM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:45AM0.62m | 9:32PM0.22m | 7:49AM0.61m | 10:11PM0.21m | 8:53AM0.58m | 10:49PM0.21m | 9:57AM0.55m | 11:26PM0.23m | 11:02AM0.50m | 00:03AM0.27m | 12:09PM0.44m | 00:40AM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
Feels °C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 0 | -1 | -6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | E 16 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | 8093 | 8918 | 5972 | 2864 | 1435 | 1111 | 599 | 400 | 326 | 234 | 196 | 215 | 362 | 276 | 539 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 21 | SSW 16 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 227 | 25 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | S 26 | S 24 | SSW 22 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 11 | 98 | 10 | 6 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 4323 | 5722 | 5071 | 15251 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | 71 | 339 | 6587 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 592 | 477 | 41 | 41 | 30 | 474 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 108 | 41 | 698 |
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The above surf forecast table for Shipstern Bluff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shipstern Bluff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shipstern Bluff 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 (Shipstern Bluff) 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).
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