Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with 165 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM. 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 13s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks at Shooting Gallery are looking pretty grim for a paddle. The finder’s got a big fat zero across the board, and the guidance doesn’t sugar-coat it—this is a consistent run of poor surf. You’re looking at a blank run of at least a week and a half before things even start to look interesting, and even then, the quality never really shows up.
The water’s sitting at 74°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year—a touch of extra warmth in the water, but that’s where the good news ends.
From Friday the 14th through to Tuesday the 25th, it’s all onshore junk. Swell heights hover around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the period is short—mostly 6 to 9 seconds—so it’s weak, lumpy, and messy. The wind is almost always cross-onshore or cross, blowing at 9 to 19 mph. There’s no clean window in there. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate, with readings like 196, 217, and 162 – nothing that’s going to get your heart racing. You’d be fighting chop for nothing.
The only slight reprieve comes on the 24th and 25th where the wind goes more “on” in the mornings, but the swell is still small and short-period. Not worth the drive.
Now, into the second week—things get a bit more interesting, but it’s still not great. On the 25th afternoon and into the 26th, the swell bumps up to 5 ft to 6 ft from the north, with energy climbing into the 300s (332 and 357). That’s moderate energy, but the period is still short at 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore again. This is a beach and reef setup, and with that onshore wind, it’s going to be a mess. If anything, this looks more like a kite session than a surf session.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is on the 29th. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the north, with energy readings of 542 in the morning and 501 in the afternoon. That’s strong energy for this spot, and the period is a bit better at 9 seconds. But—and it’s a big but—the wind is fresh onshore, 16 to 19 mph, cross-onshore, and it’s going to be lumpy as hell. You’d need to be an expert to even think about it, and even then, it’s more of a wrestling match than a wave ride.
Look, the honest truth is this: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The spot is consistent in that it *does* break, but it’s consistently poor. For this area, a blank run like this isn’t unusual. The swell direction is all north, which is not the optimum for this break (it wants some NNW), and the wind never gives you a clean offshore. It’s just one of those stretches where you’d be better off finding something else to do.
I’ll be here keeping an eye on it. Forecasts change, and this run won’t last forever—but for now, don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 9 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
120 | 128 | 131 | 159 | 143 | 108 | 78 | 83 | 90 | 161 | 105 | 157 | 157 | 150 | 143 | 122 | 122 | 119 | 92 | 70 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:28PM2.66m | 3:53AM2.35m | 4:07PM2.56m | 4:30AM2.27m | 4:45PM2.40m | 5:07AM2.15m | 5:23PM2.19m | 5:44AM2.00m | 6:02PM1.96m | 6:25AM1.85m | 6:49PM1.74m | 7:18AM1.70m | 7:54PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM-0.05m | 9:49AM0.09m | 10:20PM0.06m | 10:27AM0.19m | 10:55PM0.21m | 11:04AM0.33m | 11:30PM0.39m | 11:44AM0.50m | 00:07AM0.58m | 12:29PM0.67m | 00:51AM0.76m | 1:30PM0.83m | 1:56AM0.90m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
53 | 49 | 76 | 20 | 70 | 108 | 78 | 83 | 90 | 161 | 105 | 157 | 157 | 150 | 143 | 122 | 122 | 119 | 92 | 49 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 7 | N 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | WNW 9 |
13 | 31 | 8 | 30 | 6 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 20 | 2 | 49 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 38 | 7 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | S 15 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | N 8 | SW 14 |
10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 5 |
120 | 128 | 131 | 159 | 143 | 33 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 70 | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 295 | 289 | 222 | 182 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 46 | 13 | 13 | 167 | 13 | 13 | 68 | 203 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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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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