
Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 233 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next 16 days at Shooting Gallery. I’ll be straight with you – it’s not looking like a classic run. We’ve got a solid stretch of poor conditions, so don’t expect to see any standouts. The first bit of surf that’s even worth a mention doesn’t come until the morning of Sunday, 2nd August, and even then, it’s pretty ordinary.
The Outlook
Right now, through to the end of the month, it’s a write-off. We’re looking at a persistent north to north-northeast wind, blowing 15 to 16 mph. That’s putting a cross-onshore chop on everything, making it messy and poor. The swell is small, around 3 ft to 4 ft from the north, with a short period of 5 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak to moderate (83 to 313), but it’s all wasted with that wind. This is a dead zone for us.
Finally, on Sunday morning, 2nd August, we get a little window. The wind swings to a light west-northwest at 9 mph, making it a clean cross-offshore breeze. The swell is small, only 3 ft from the north, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak (147). The file says it’s "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." I’d call it a 1 out of 10. It’s ankle to knee-high, maybe a waist-high set if you’re lucky. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a nice change, but it won’t save the waves.
After that brief flicker of hope, it’s back to the same old story. From Monday, 3rd August, right through to Wednesday, 12th August, the wind stays stubbornly onshore or cross-onshore from the north or north-northeast. The swell does build, from 3 ft up to 7 ft, and the combined energy gets strong (up to 574), but it’s all for nothing. That constant onshore wind makes it choppy and bumpy. The period stays short at 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s a weak, wind-affected mess.
For a spot like Shooting Gallery, which is a reef break that’s fairly exposed to the north swell, this is a tough forecast. The optimum swell direction is from the north-northwest, which we get occasionally, but the wind is just wrong. Even when the swell hits 7 ft on Monday, 10th August, the cross-onshore wind at 16 mph ruins it. That’s too big for beginners anyway, and with that wind, it’s only for those who want a beating.
Honestly, there’s nothing here to get excited about. The best bet is that brief window on Sunday, 2nd August morning, but even then, it’s small and ordinary. The rest of the 16 days is a gap of poor surf. Don’t bother paddling out unless you’re desperate for a float.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 |
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49 | 74 | 108 | 157 | 161 | 154 | 142 | 155 | 127 | 100 | 96 | 73 | 72 | 59 | 117 | 107 | 110 | 166 | 127 | 107 | 163 | |
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 | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:29PM2.28m | 2:48AM2.10m | 3:01PM2.35m | 3:20AM2.14m | 3:33PM2.38m | 3:52AM2.15m | 4:04PM2.38m | 4:25AM2.14m | 4:37PM2.33m | 5:00AM2.11m | 5:13PM2.24m | 5:39AM2.04m | 5:54PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:12AM0.36m | 8:42PM0.27m | 8:44AM0.29m | 9:14PM0.22m | 9:16AM0.26m | 9:45PM0.20m | 9:47AM0.26m | 10:16PM0.21m | 10:20AM0.29m | 10:49PM0.24m | 10:56AM0.35m | 11:26PM0.31m | 11:36AM0.44m | 00:08AM0.42m | |||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NE 8 | WNW 9 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 10 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | WNW 10 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | WNW 8 |
20 | 18 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 155 | 127 | 98 | 81 | 60 | 68 | 47 | 63 | 40 | 42 | 37 | 72 | 90 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 12 | N 12 | WNW 10 | N 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — |
12 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 69 | 16 | 96 | 73 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 55 | 31 | 23 | 32 | 31 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 12 | — | NW 10 | — | N 11 | NW 12 | WNW 9 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 11 | — | N 9 | N 9 | NW 5 | N 9 | N 8 | — |
3 | 11 | — | 4 | — | 10 | 6 | 8 | 17 | — | 7 | 15 | — | 9 | — | 25 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 12 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NE 7 | N 7 | NW 4 | NW 4 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 |
49 | 74 | 108 | 157 | 161 | 154 | 142 | 10 | 79 | 100 | 3 | 3 | 72 | 59 | 117 | 107 | 110 | 166 | 127 | 107 | 163 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 439 | 290 | 222 | 222 | 222 | 222 | 182 | 13 | 46 | 11 | 13 | 62 | 182 | 13 | 13 | 222 | 222 | 222 | 222 | 222 |
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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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