
Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NW swell with 80 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM. 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 12s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s talk about Shooting Gallery. This is a reef break that’s fairly exposed to swell, with an optimum direction from the NNW.
Right now, and for the next several days, the truth is there’s really not much to get excited about. The surf is small, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, with short periods. The wind is coming from the north, blowing cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy. We’re not looking at anything rideable, honestly. The combined energy is low, around 34 to 58 – just weak, gutless stuff.
Those north-northeast winds keep up day after day. We go through Tuesday the 7th, Wednesday the 8th, Thursday the 9th, Friday the 10th, Saturday the 11th, all with the same story. On Sunday the 12th, the period bumps up to 11 seconds on the morning, which is better quality, but it’s still only around 1ft and the cross-onshore wind chops it up. The energy hits 85 in the morning and 103 in the afternoon. Still not enough to make it worthwhile.
Monday the 13th sees some onshore wind and wave energy climbing over 100, but the height is still under 3ft and the quality is poor. That trend carries into Tuesday the 14th, where we get 4ft swell, but with a short period of 5 seconds and a fresh cross-onshore breeze at 19 mph making it lumpy. The energy is now 116 in the morning and 132 in the afternoon, but it's not the kind of surf you paddle out for.
By Wednesday the 15th, the swell is 4ft to 4ft, still from the north, period still short, cross-onshore wind and choppy. Thursday the 16th is the same vibe – 4ft and messy. Friday the 17th drops back down to 3ft. A week in and we still haven't had a single recommendable session.
It’s not until Sunday the 19th that we see a bit of a pulse: 5ft swell from the NNE in the morning with onshore wind, and the energy jumps to 239. But the comment still says poor surf conditions. Monday the 20th pushes up to 5ft with energy hitting 306, but again, the wind is cross-onshore and the period is only 8 seconds – it’s still going to be lumpy and junky.
The real standout lands on Wednesday the 22nd. Swell height reaches 6ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, all from the north. The period is still short (8 seconds), but the wind switches to a cross-shore from the NNW and NW, and the combined energy jumps to 464 and then 569 (strong wave energy). That’s a lot of water moving. The morning has a gentle cross-shore with just a slight chop, which is the best wind we’ve seen in the whole outlook. That Wednesday session is the one to aim for, but keep in mind – at 7ft, this is really only for experienced surfers. The short period at a reef break could make for some dumpy sections, but the power will be there.
Bottom line: there’s a long stretch of nothing until that pulse around July 22nd. It’s a promising day for the experienced crew, with clean-ish conditions and a lot of energy. Until then, maybe check if those north winds offer any other options.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 8 | NNE 6 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | N 6 |
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10 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 37 | 29 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 17 | 47 | 45 | 63 | 55 | 33 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:21PM1.98m | 8:05AM1.83m | 8:26PM1.91m | 9:15AM1.85m | 9:42PM1.90m | 10:27AM1.92m | 10:58PM1.96m | 11:34AM2.06m | 00:06AM2.06m | 12:34PM2.22m | 1:06AM2.18m | 1:28PM2.39m | 1:59AM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.64m | 1:43AM0.53m | 2:05PM0.68m | 2:49AM0.56m | 3:22PM0.66m | 4:02AM0.54m | 4:40PM0.57m | 5:12AM0.47m | 5:50PM0.41m | 6:15AM0.37m | 6:51PM0.24m | 7:10AM0.26m | 7:46PM0.09m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 4 | N 7 | NW 4 | NNE 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 9 |
10 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 26 | 45 | 63 | 55 | 33 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | NW 6 | N 13 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NW 5 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 12 |
6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 47 | 39 | 38 | 25 | 23 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | S 16 | S 15 | N 12 | S 14 | S 14 | NNW 12 | NW 5 | NNW 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | — |
8 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NE 5 | N 7 | N 4 | NNE 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 6 |
10 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 37 | 29 | 13 | 31 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 32 | 79 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1388 | 1388 | 446 | 289 | 289 | 438 | 289 | 289 | 284 | 208 | 208 | 200 | 203 | 203 | 208 | 203 | 203 | 13 | 208 | 203 | 208 |
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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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