
Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shooting Gallery this week:
The surf forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shooting Gallery in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got coming up. It's a tough one, to be honest.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty grim stretch. For the next week and a half, it's just not happening. From Tuesday the 28th of July all the way through to Monday the 10th of August, it's all "poor surf conditions." The wind is mostly a messy cross-onshore breeze, and the swell is small and weak. There's no point sugar-coating it; the paddle-out is going to be a chop-fest, and you'll be fighting the wind more than riding waves.
There's a bit of a pulse in wave energy towards the end of that run. On Wednesday the 5th of August, the swell climbs to 5ft from the north, and the combined energy jumps up to 345 (moderate), but it's still howling cross-onshore. By Thursday the 6th, energy is strong at 735 (moderate wave energy), with a 7ft north-northeast swell and a period of 8 seconds, but again, that onshore wind from the northeast is not doing us any favours. For the beginners out there, that 7ft swell is getting a bit too big anyway.
The one spot on the cards is Shooting Gallery, a reef break for the intermediate crew. It's a consistent wave when it works, but with this persistent northerly wind pattern, it's just not cleaning up. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze waiting.
Now, stepping into the second week, things get a little more interesting but still not great. Around Tuesday the 11th of August, we see a 6ft north swell hanging around with energy at 358 (moderate), but the cross-onshore wind is still a factor. On Wednesday the 12th, the energy spikes to 502 (moderate) with a 5ft north swell in the morning, but by the afternoon the swell drops to 3ft and the period stretches out to 11 seconds from the northwest. That longer period means a cleaner, more powerful wave, but with the wind still cross-onshore at 15 mph, it's going to be lumpy.
Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a write-off. There isn't a single standout session. The swell and the wind just can't get on the same page. Sometimes you get these blank runs, and this is one of them. I'd say save your energy, wax your board for the next window, and hope the forecasts shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
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113 | 111 | 83 | 56 | 94 | 109 | 166 | 134 | 154 | 159 | 176 | 124 | 121 | 103 | 97 | 89 | 92 | 111 | 93 | 106 | 74 | |
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 | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:55PM2.17m | 2:16AM2.03m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09PM0.35m | 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 | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NE 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
7 | 11 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 124 | 121 | 103 | 97 | 52 | 48 | 111 | 93 | 106 | 74 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 12 | WNW 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 9 | N 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
3 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 52 | 64 | 61 | 55 | 16 | 9 | 61 | 55 | 31 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | W 7 | — | N 12 | — | NW 12 | WNW 9 | N 10 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | N 9 | NE 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 11 | — | 6 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 26 | 26 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | NE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 5 | — | — | — |
113 | 111 | 83 | 56 | 94 | 109 | 166 | 134 | 154 | 159 | 176 | — | — | — | 29 | 89 | 92 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 290 | 1603 | 222 | 222 | 290 | 290 | 182 | 222 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 11 | 62 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 222 | 13 |
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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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