
Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 201 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM. 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 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: we’ve got a grim 16-day stretch ahead for our local break. I’ve stared at the numbers, and every single session is marked as poor surf conditions. The swell is coming from the wrong direction, the wind is a mess, and there’s just no good window to paddle out. The first recommendation isn’t until the 11th of July, and it’s a false dawn.
Shooting Gallery – The first couple of days are a write-off. Saturday the 11th has a tiny 1ft swell from the NW, but it’s a messy cross-shore with a cross-chop, and the energy is weak (50). You’d be better off staying home. Sunday the 12th through to the 15th stays small, with onshore and cross-onshore winds ruining any chance of clean lines. The swell bumps up to 4ft on the 16th, but the period drops to a pathetic 6 seconds and the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph – lumpy, choppy, and not worth the paddle.
From the 20th of July onwards, the swell starts to build. The 21st sees 5ft to 6ft from the N with moderate energy (394 to 504), but the wind is still cross-on or onshore, and the wave comment is still “poor surf conditions.” On the 22nd, we get a 6ft N swell with a bit more period (10 seconds) and the energy jumps to strong (622), but again, the wind is onshore and the conditions are unknown. The water temp is about 72°F which is 1°F warmer than average – nothing remarkable, just a touch comfortable.
The real kicker comes on the 23rd of July. The swell is 5ft from the N with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is strong (452). But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, and it’s raining. This is a classic case of a solid swell being completely wasted by poor wind. It’s a beach-and-reef setup, so with that much wind and swell, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Honestly, the whole 16 days is a bust. The consistency is there, but the conditions are not. Sometimes that’s just how it goes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 12 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 28 | 176 | 188 | 162 | 172 | 165 | 113 | 96 | 75 | 51 | 33 | 33 | 42 | 91 | 151 | 138 | 150 | 178 | 187 | 191 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:06AM2.06m | 12:34PM2.22m | 1:06AM2.18m | 1:28PM2.39m | 1:59AM2.27m | 2:18PM2.52m | 2:49AM2.32m | 3:05PM2.60m | 3:35AM2.32m | 3:50PM2.62m | 4:20AM2.27m | 4:35PM2.55m | 5:04AM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:50PM0.41m | 6:15AM0.37m | 6:51PM0.24m | 7:10AM0.26m | 7:46PM0.09m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | |
8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | 8:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
18 | 19 | 176 | 188 | 162 | 172 | 165 | 113 | 96 | 75 | 51 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NW 8 | S 18 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 |
16 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 29 | 22 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | NNW 12 | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | W 12 | S 11 | S 14 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 14 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | ENE 4 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 |
16 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 42 | 91 | 151 | 138 | 150 | 178 | 187 | 191 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 13 | 13 | 203 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 289 | 289 | 289 | 296 | 208 | 182 | 208 | 222 | 182 |
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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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