
Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNE swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shooting Gallery this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Shooting Gallery in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the cards for Shooting Gallery over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I'm looking at a pretty grim run here. The whole 16-day stretch is a write-off for quality surf. The swell is small and weak, mostly under 3 ft with a short, choppy period, and the wind is a persistent problem. To start with, we've got onshore winds straight from the NE, which is just making a mess of things. The wave energy is weak, barely cracking 83 (83) on Tuesday the 14th, and it just gets eaten up by the breeze.
This pattern sticks around for days. We're looking at a gap of poor surf with no real recommendation until maybe the 23rd of July. On Thursday the 23rd, the swell finally bumps up a bit to 6 ft from the N, but it's still cross-onshore. The energy is climbing into the moderate range (349), but the quality is shot. The period is only 8 seconds, so it's just a messy wind-swell.
Later on, there's a bit more size in the water, like on Sunday the 26th of July, with swell hitting 6 ft from the N and energy hitting 539 (539). But again, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore breeze, 18 mph, making it lumpy and choppy. It's unrideable for a clean surf. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.
The only real stand-out thing is the size later in the run. By Tuesday the 28th of July, we're looking at 6 ft swell from the N with a solid 9-second period and energy of 744 (744). That's got some punch, but the wind is still cross-onshore and lumpy. At 6 ft, it's pushing into the "experts only due to the conditions" territory, but with the wind so bad, it's more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.
For a clean, glassy wave, there's just nothing on offer. The wind is relentless, and the swell direction never matches the optimum NNW for this reef. Save your energy on this one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | ENE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
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76 | 75 | 51 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 40 | 68 | 37 | 109 | 124 | 97 | 134 | 123 | 114 | 116 | 95 | 105 | 80 | 66 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | 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 | 2:18PM2.52m | 2:49AM2.32m | 3:05PM2.60m | 3:35AM2.32m | 3:50PM2.62m | 4:20AM2.27m | 4:35PM2.55m | 5:04AM2.18m | 5:19PM2.41m | 5:48AM2.06m | 6:04PM2.23m | 6:34AM1.94m | 6:52PM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:00AM0.17m | 8:36PM-0.01m | 8:47AM0.12m | 9:24PM-0.05m | 9:31AM0.12m | 10:09PM-0.02m | 10:15AM0.17m | 10:54PM0.08m | 10:58AM0.27m | 11:37PM0.23m | 11:42AM0.40m | 00:21AM0.39m | 12:29PM0.55m | 1:07AM0.56m | |||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | WNW 9 | ENE 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NE 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 |
76 | 75 | 51 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 7 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 9 | W 11 | NW 10 | S 16 | WNW 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | WNW 7 |
6 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 32 | 16 | 30 | — | 6 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 14 | NW 7 | — | S 13 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | W 9 | S 18 | — | — | S 16 | N 8 | S 14 | N 8 | N 9 |
3 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 14 | 11 | — | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NE 2 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
1 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 30 | 40 | 68 | 37 | 109 | 124 | 97 | 134 | 123 | 114 | 116 | 95 | 105 | 80 | 66 | 71 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 289 | 13 | 289 | 295 | 438 | 296 | 208 | 289 | 208 | 208 | 289 | 208 | 289 | 376 | 208 | 289 | 208 |
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Information about the Shooting Gallery Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shooting Gallery provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shooting Gallery can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shooting Gallery 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 (Shooting Gallery) 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 Shooting Gallery 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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