
Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with 243 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta give it to you straight – we’re looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead at Shooting Gallery. This reef break is fairly exposed to the north-northwest, but the problem is the wind just won’t play ball. For the entire forecast period, it’s mostly a cross-onshore mess, which means choppy, blown-out surf. There’s no standout session in this run, so don’t expect any magic.
Let’s start with the opening days. From Monday, the 10th of August, through the following weekend, we’ve got a persistent northerly breeze around 12 to 16 mph, mostly cross-onshore. Swell height sits at a modest 3 ft to 4 ft from the north, with periods short and weak – mostly 5 to 7 seconds. The combined energy of all swells is moderate, hovering between 115 and 313. The water temp is about 74°F with an anomaly of 2°F, so it’s a touch warmer than usual for the time of year. But honestly, with that wind and short-period chop, the waves are going to be crumbly and frustrating. The morning of Saturday the 15th shows a brief onshore wind with 5 ft swell and energy at 313, but it’s still categorized as poor surf conditions – that’s not a goer for paddle surfing.
As we roll into the second week, things don’t improve much. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th keep the cross-onshore theme alive, with similar 4 ft swell and moderate energy around 198 to 247. On Wednesday the 19th, we finally see a shift – a cross-offshore wind from the west-northwest at 12 mph, which cleans things up. The swell drops to 3 ft with a period of 9 seconds from the north, and the energy is weak at 127. It’s the best it’s gonna look, but with that tiny swell, it’s barely rideable.
The tail end of the forecast, from the 23rd to the 25th, gets interesting on paper. A long-period groundswell arrives from the west-northwest and northwest, with periods stretching 14 to 18 seconds and combined energy jumping to 321 to 379 – that’s strong wave energy. But the swell height is only 2 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is back to a cross-onshore northerly. That long-period energy will struggle to produce decent waves at a beach setup, and with the wind on it, it’s going to be messy. Not worth the paddle.
Overall, there are no good surf options on offer here. It’s a blank run of poor conditions that stretches the full 16 days. Shooting Gallery just isn’t lining up this time around. Keep your board waxed and your eyes on the forecast – it tends not to stay this bad forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 9 | N 6 | NW 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | 125 | 108 | 47 | 64 | 94 | 89 | 92 | 92 | 116 | 128 | 159 | 243 | 183 | 152 | 110 | 86 | 125 | 153 | 153 | 189 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:20PM2.42m | 1:51AM2.27m | 2:06PM2.58m | 2:34AM2.36m | 2:48PM2.66m | 3:15AM2.38m | 3:28PM2.66m | 3:53AM2.35m | 4:07PM2.56m | 4:30AM2.27m | 4:45PM2.40m | 5:07AM2.15m | 5:23PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:04AM0.29m | 7:40PM0.07m | 7:50AM0.16m | 8:24PM-0.05m | 8:31AM0.08m | 9:05PM-0.09m | 9:11AM0.05m | 9:43PM-0.05m | 9:49AM0.09m | 10:20PM0.06m | 10:27AM0.19m | 10:55PM0.21m | 11:04AM0.33m | 11:30PM0.39m | |||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 |
34 | 10 | 25 | 41 | 56 | 94 | 86 | 84 | 65 | 53 | 38 | 46 | 64 | 54 | 33 | 35 | 86 | 125 | 153 | 153 | 189 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NNW 14 | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | S 16 | S 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 |
10 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 49 | 43 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 31 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | N 14 | W 7 | NNW 13 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | — | N 13 | N 12 | NW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 14 |
2 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 12 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 5 | — | NE 4 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
71 | 125 | 108 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 89 | 92 | 92 | 116 | 128 | 159 | 243 | 183 | 152 | 110 | 23 | — | 7 | 26 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 13 | 13 | 289 | 13 | 289 | 13 | 289 | 13 | 13 | 295 | 13 | 182 | 13 | 208 | 13 | 182 | 203 | 98 | 203 | 46 |
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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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