
Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with 245 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 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this spot.
To be straight with you, the outlook for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of largely poor surf conditions, with no real standout days to get excited about. The wind is a persistent problem, staying cross-on from the north or north-northeast for the vast majority of the period, which is going to keep the surface chopped up and lumpy. The swell is weak and short-period, which doesn't help.
The first recommendation comes in on Sunday, August 9th. The waves are small, around 4ft to 4ft from the north, with a short period of just 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate (178). The water temperature is 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. But don’t get too excited—the wind is a moderate cross-on, and the word on the street is just "poor surf conditions." That theme continues right through the first week.
The wind stays north or north-northeast, blowing 12 to 19 mph, keeping the surface ugly. Swell heights wobble between 3ft and 5ft, and the energy is moderate, ranging from 114 to 279. The period hops between 6 and 8 seconds, so it’s all windswell, no real power behind it. By August 15th, we get a little bump in energy (279), but the wind is still a fresh 19 mph, and it’s onshore, so it’s not going to clean up.
We hit a real lull around August 18th. The swell drops to 3ft, and the combined energy dips to 98—weak stuff. The wind finally lightens up a bit on the 19th, with a light north-northwest breeze of 3 mph, and we see a period of 9 seconds, which is a touch longer. It’s still cross-on, but that’s the closest we get to a clean window. Don’t hold your breath, though.
From August 20th onward, it’s back to the same story: north-northeast cross-on winds, small swell, and poor conditions. The swell barely cracks 3ft for the rest of the run, and the energy never gets above 175. The last few days of the outlook, right up to August 24th, are more of the same—small, lumpy, and uninspiring.
This is a consistent break, but the conditions are just not cooperating. With the persistent cross-on wind and small, weak swell, it’s a solid pass for the next couple of weeks. If you’re desperate for a paddle, maybe the morning of August 19th offers the least ugly window, but the waves will be tiny. Keep an eye on the forecast, because it’s bound to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
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154 | 128 | 112 | 139 | 107 | 80 | 83 | 69 | 58 | 71 | 86 | 94 | 104 | 97 | 112 | 171 | 168 | 203 | 209 | 181 | 150 | |
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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:27AM2.01m | 00:06AM1.98m | 12:29PM2.21m | 1:03AM2.14m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.44m | 6:11AM0.45m | 6:50PM0.24m | 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 | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 19 | 41 | 56 | 94 | 84 | 84 | 65 | 52 | 39 | 60 | 34 | 34 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 13 | NNW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
6 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 18 | 49 | 43 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 36 | 30 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | W 12 | W 12 | N 8 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | WNW 11 | — | — | N 13 | NNW 13 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | S 15 |
1 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 34 | 12 | — | — | 3 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 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 |
154 | 128 | 112 | 139 | 107 | 80 | 83 | 69 | 58 | 71 | 86 | 86 | 104 | 97 | 112 | 171 | 168 | 203 | 209 | 181 | 150 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 222 | 222 | 222 | 222 | 182 | 13 | 182 | 534 | 13 | 13 | 289 | 289 | 13 | 222 | 13 | 13 | 289 | 290 | 208 | 182 | 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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