Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, N swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shooting Gallery in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Shooting Gallery are a real struggle. There’s no good surf on the cards, and it’s a proper dry spell. We’re looking at a blank run from Tuesday, September 1st, right through until Saturday, September 12th, with nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is just a constant pain, mostly cross-onshore or cross, and the swell is all short-period, wonky stuff. The water temperature is sitting at 75°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only silver lining.
The first hint of anything even remotely rideable doesn’t pop up until Sunday, September 13th, and even then it’s only a marginal call. On the morning of the 13th, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the north with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 392. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which is better than the fresh junk we’ve been dealing with, but the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” It’s a reef break, and it’s consistent, but the swell direction is north, and the optimum swell is from the NNW, so it’s not quite lined up. With the crowds marked as “sometimes,” you might have a few others out there, but honestly, it’s not going to be a standout. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s a bit much for beginners, but the 8-second period means it’s short-period wind swell, not a proper groundswell, so the shape’s going to be average at best.
The morning of Monday, September 14th, is another marginal call with a 4ft north swell, 8-second period, and moderate energy at 388. The wind is light cross-onshore again, but it’s still not clean. Then, on Tuesday, September 15th, we get a weird one – a 3ft north swell, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, so it’s a long-period groundswell. The combined energy is 302, which is moderate. The wind is offshore in the morning (NNE at 19 mph), and that’s a major positive – it’s a glassy, offshore wind that’ll make the surface clean. But here’s the kicker: the wave comment still says “poor surf conditions.” The swell direction is north, and the optimum is NNW, so it’s a bit off. Plus, that long-period swell (12 seconds, but not over 15) is better for points and reefs, and Shooting Gallery is a reef, so it might hold up, but it’s not a guarantee. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might get a few takers. The swell is 3ft, so it’s okay for all levels. But with the poor surf comment, I’m not getting excited.
The last day, Wednesday, September 16th, drops right off to a tiny 2ft from the northwest with a 10-second period and 147 energy. The wind is a fresh cross-onshore, so it’s lumpy and messy. Forget it.
So, the only real standout – and I’m using that word loosely – is the morning of Tuesday, September 15th, because of the offshore wind and the longer-period swell. It’s promising, but it’s far out, and the forecast confidence is lower. For a reef break that’s consistent, seeing a 12-second period and offshore wind is rare in this run, but the wave comment says “poor,” so don’t get your hopes up. The rest of the 16 days are a total write-off. The break is called Shooting Gallery, and it’s a reef break. The water is a touch warmer than average, but that’s about it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
276 | 294 | 341 | 408 | 329 | 253 | 142 | 84 | 124 | 54 | 91 | 72 | 58 | 54 | 52 | 88 | 76 | 116 | 158 | 183 | 191 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:46PM2.28m | 5:09AM2.14m | 5:30PM2.10m | 5:56AM2.00m | 6:24PM1.91m | 6:58AM1.86m | 7:42PM1.73m | 8:27AM1.77m | 9:28PM1.68m | 10:07AM1.84m | 11:00PM1.79m | 11:23AM2.03m | 00:04AM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:31AM0.24m | 10:55PM0.26m | 11:12AM0.36m | 11:37PM0.42m | 12:03PM0.51m | 00:31AM0.60m | 1:13PM0.66m | 1:50AM0.76m | 2:58PM0.72m | 3:38AM0.78m | 4:42PM0.61m | 5:06AM0.65m | 5:52PM0.41m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | NW 8 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
12 | 26 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 253 | 142 | 84 | 124 | 54 | 91 | 72 | 28 | 41 | 38 | 88 | 35 | 116 | 158 | 119 | 107 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | S 14 | W 8 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | ENE 7 | NW 8 | NNW 12 | NW 8 | NW 13 |
8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 75 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 24 | — | 13 | 20 | 35 | 19 | 34 | 85 | 16 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | S 13 | NW 8 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | N 7 | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 13 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 10 |
3 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 35 | 25 | 23 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | — | NW 8 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NW 5 | N 6 | — | — | N 7 | N 8 |
276 | 294 | 341 | 408 | 329 | 26 | — | 35 | 1 | 20 | — | 8 | 58 | 54 | 52 | 7 | 76 | — | — | 183 | 191 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 182 | 203 | 203 | 182 | 13 | 11 | 208 | 0 | 68 | 46 | 47 | 13 | 182 | 439 | 13 | 222 | 13 | 222 | 289 | 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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