Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, N swell with 924 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shooting Gallery this week:
The surf forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shooting Gallery in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Shooting Gallery over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, mate – it’s a pretty bleak run. There’s a real lack of any solid, clean swell and the wind is mostly a pain in the neck.
We kick off on Saturday, 29 August, with a 6-foot swell from the north (929 moderate energy), but it’s totally stuffed by a fresh 19 mph onshore breeze. That’s just messy, no two ways about it. This pattern hangs around for days. Through the weekend and into the start of the week, we’re looking at onshore and cross-onshore winds from the north-northeast up to 19 mph, with waves dropping from 5 feet to 5 feet. The period is short, around 8 to 9 seconds, so the surf is just weak and choppy. There is nothing worth paddling out for.
Tuesday 1 September and Wednesday 2 September are more of the same – fresh cross-onshore winds, lumpy 5-foot to 6-foot surf. The combined energy climbs a bit on Wednesday (477-481), but with those winds, it’s just a washing machine. This is a solid week where the surf quality is just poor.
There is a tiny glimmer on Friday, 4 September. The morning sees a small 4-foot north swell (144 weak energy) but the wind swings light and cross-offshore from the west-northwest. That’ll clean things right up, giving some surfable, if small, waves. It’s not a stand-out day, but it’s the best we’ve got in the first week. The afternoon gets a bit windier again.
After that, we drop into a long flat spell. From Saturday 5 September right through to the end of the run on Sunday 13 September, the swell barely scrapes past 4 feet, with the period dropping to a pathetic 6 or 7 seconds and the wind never letting up from an onshore or cross-onshore direction. The energy is weak to low-moderate (144-277). On Sunday 13 September, there is a little bump in energy to 400 with a 3-foot north-west swell and a longer 13-second period, but it’s still under a moderate cross-onshore breeze. It’s just not worth the effort.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, that Friday 4 September morning is your only real window, and even then keep expectations low. For the rest of it, the beach is looking better for a kite session than a surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
828 | 657 | 494 | 392 | 313 | 245 | 252 | 277 | 256 | 248 | 262 | 408 | 477 | 481 | 331 | 228 | 253 | 177 | 142 | 145 | 149 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:03PM2.49m | 3:23AM2.32m | 3:35PM2.48m | 3:56AM2.30m | 4:09PM2.40m | 4:31AM2.25m | 4:46PM2.28m | 5:09AM2.14m | 5:30PM2.10m | 5:56AM2.00m | 6:24PM1.91m | 6:58AM1.86m | 7:42PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49AM0.15m | 9:14PM0.06m | 9:21AM0.13m | 9:45PM0.07m | 9:54AM0.16m | 10:18PM0.14m | 10:31AM0.24m | 10:55PM0.26m | 11:12AM0.36m | 11:37PM0.42m | 12:03PM0.51m | 00:31AM0.60m | 1:13PM0.66m | 1:50AM0.76m | |||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 12 | NNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
101 | 657 | 65 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 253 | 177 | 142 | 145 | 149 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 12 | S 15 | NNW 10 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | W 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 4 | 10 | — | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | ENE 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 4 |
828 | 37 | 494 | 392 | 313 | 245 | 252 | 277 | 256 | 248 | 262 | 408 | 477 | 481 | 331 | 228 | 45 | 41 | 6 | 8 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 290 | 289 | 182 | 208 | 13 | 203 | 182 | 203 | 203 | 203 | 203 | 203 | 203 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
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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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