Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, N swell with 298 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. 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 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s look at what’s coming up at Shooting Gallery.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this forecast is a tough one. For the next week and a half, the conditions are just not cooperating. The wind is mostly cross-onshore from the north, and the swell is coming from the north with a short period, which is making for messy, choppy surf. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is a touch above normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a full winter suit, but that’s about the only positive.
There’s a real long gap here with no good surf. From Sunday the 16th right through to Monday the 24th of August, it’s pretty much all poor surf conditions. The swell energy is weak to moderate (121 to 341), and the wind is just never in a good spot. It’s a frustrating stretch, with the waves mostly small and lacking any punch.
Now, there is a flicker of hope. On Tuesday the 25th of August, the morning shows a pulse of swell – 6ft from the north with a period of 11 seconds, and the energy jumps right up to 862. The wind is light and offshore from the NNE, which is what we want to see. It’s still a bit of a gamble, but that’s the only period that even sniffs a marginal surf forecast. The swell direction is north, which isn’t a perfect match for the optimum north-northwest, but it’s close enough. The wave period is getting into groundswell territory, so expect some longer gaps between sets, but the shape should be better. This is for the experienced crew only – at 6ft, it’s a bit much for beginners.
After that, the winds turn back onshore and we’re back to the same old story through the end of the month. The 30th and 31st of August have some onshore wind and weak, short-period swell, so nothing to get excited about.
So, there’s really only one standout, and it’s that Tuesday morning window on the 25th. It’s not a sure thing, but it’s the only real opportunity in the whole 16-day outlook.
Stay patient, and keep your eyes on that one morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 82 | 80 | 111 | 149 | 103 | 152 | 111 | 105 | 105 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 115 | 165 | 181 | 164 | 284 | 253 | 181 | 108 |
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 | cross-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 | 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 | 8:36AM1.59m | 9:34PM1.48m | 10:16AM1.61m | 11:07PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:06PM0.92m | 3:39AM0.95m | 4:52PM0.87m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | 33 | 80 | 111 | 149 | 103 | 152 | 111 | 105 | 105 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 115 | 32 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 253 | 181 | 108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 14 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 32 | 20 | 7 | 45 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 38 | 35 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 76 | 93 | 108 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 3 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 82 | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 165 | 181 | 164 | 284 | 5 | 16 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 68 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 182 | 16 | 182 | 182 | 13 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 13 | 182 | 13 |
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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).
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