
Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, N swell with 552 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. 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 14s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one to call. Look, I've been staring at the charts for Shooting Gallery, and honestly, it's a bit of a bummer. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for a decent paddle. The wind is just relentless – it's locked in from the north-northeast and north, blowing hard and cross-onshore or onshore for the entire run. That's going to leave it chopped up, lumpy, and just plain messy. There's no magic window where it cleans up for a session.
The swell is there, don't get me wrong. It starts off around 4.6ft from the NNE on Sunday the 19th, and it builds. By the 25th and 26th, we're looking at 6.6ft of north swell, with the combined energy climbing into the 500s (moderate). It even pushes up to 8.2ft on the morning of Tuesday the 28th, with energy jumping to 983 (moderate). But that's all academic when the wind is trashing it. That 8.2ft day is getting too big for beginners anyway, but for an expert? It's still a no-go with that onshore blow.
The period is short, 6 to 8 seconds for most of it, which means weak, windswell junk. It finally stretches to 9 seconds late in the run, but by then the wind is still on it. There's no standout, there's no 'go' day. Not one single session gets a score above zero. This is a classic case of "don't even bother." For a consistent reef break like Shooting Gallery, it's a real shame. The water temp is sitting at 73°F on the 19th, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won't be feeling it from the beach.
The whole setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than anyone with a paddle. We've got a solid 16-day blank run here. Sometimes it just stays poor, and this is one of those times.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
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163 | 160 | 200 | 269 | 194 | 202 | 187 | 205 | 178 | 194 | 217 | 223 | 243 | 311 | 371 | 388 | 494 | 533 | 481 | 520 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:04PM2.23m | 6:34AM1.94m | 6:52PM2.02m | 7:25AM1.82m | 7:46PM1.82m | 8:24AM1.72m | 8:52PM1.67m | 9:35AM1.68m | 10:11PM1.61m | 10:48AM1.71m | 11:24PM1.64m | 11:50AM1.80m | 00:20AM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:21AM0.39m | 12:29PM0.55m | 1:07AM0.56m | 1:24PM0.70m | 2:00AM0.71m | 2:31PM0.80m | 3:05AM0.80m | 3:53PM0.84m | 4:21AM0.83m | 5:11PM0.79m | 5:28AM0.77m | 6:10PM0.69m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 11 |
16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | S 14 | W 13 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 15 | NW 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | S 13 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
163 | 160 | 200 | 269 | 194 | 202 | 187 | 205 | 178 | 194 | 217 | 223 | 243 | 311 | 371 | 388 | 494 | 533 | 481 | 520 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 290 | 289 | 208 | 284 | 208 | 208 | 284 | 222 | 289 | 289 | 289 | 548 | 290 | 438 | 290 | 289 | 438 | 290 | 290 |
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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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