Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, N swell with 573 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
We're looking at a pretty grim run of surf ahead. Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. There's no single standout day where everything clicks. The swell is small to mediocre, and the wind is nearly always onshore or cross-shore. It's a long stretch of poor surf conditions, so don't get your hopes up for anything epic. The first real recommendation doesn't pop up until the very end, so we're looking at a long gap of over a week and a half with nothing good to report.
The only spot on the radar is Shooting Gallery. The water temperature there is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the water will feel nice at least.
Let's run through the slog. From Sunday the 30th of August all the way through to Saturday the 12th of September, it's a write-off. The swell is running between 2 ft and 6 ft, but it's mostly weak, short-period windswell from the north, with the combined swell energy bouncing between weak and moderate (100 to 439). The wind is a constant problem—moderate to fresh breezes, mostly cross-onshore, chopping everything up. It's just not worth paddling out.
There's a brief moment on Sunday the 6th of September morning where the wind goes cross-offshore and the conditions are clean, but the swell is a pathetic 3 ft with a 7-second period. The energy is weak (135). It's clean, but there's no push to it.
The only glimmer of hope comes way out on Monday the 14th of September. The morning shows a light onshore breeze from the ENE, and the afternoon sees a little more size with a 2 ft swell from the NW, but with a long 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate (195). The wind is onshore in the morning and moderate onshore in the afternoon, so it won't be perfect, but it's the best wave quality we've seen in the whole forecast. For a spot that's a consistent reef break, those longer period swells from the NW can offer up some decent shape. The crowds are sometimes there, so you might have a few buddies out.
That Monday afternoon is the closest thing to a call-out. The swell is small, but the longer period gives it a bit of punch compared to the rest of the junk. If you're desperate for a paddle, that's your window. Otherwise, I'd be giving it a wide berth.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
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392 | 313 | 251 | 258 | 240 | 147 | 178 | 263 | 291 | 439 | 400 | 297 | 181 | 177 | 149 | 142 | 112 | 89 | 79 | 75 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:35PM2.48m | 3:56AM2.30m | 4:09PM2.40m | 4:31AM2.25m | 4:46PM2.28m | 5:09AM2.14m | 5:30PM2.10m | 5:56AM2.00m | 6:24PM1.91m | 6:58AM1.86m | 7:42PM1.73m | 8:27AM1.77m | 9:28PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:45PM0.07m | 9:54AM0.16m | 10:18PM0.14m | 10:31AM0.24m | 10:55PM0.26m | 11:12AM0.36m | 11:37PM0.42m | 12:03PM0.51m | 00:31AM0.60m | 1:13PM0.66m | 1:50AM0.76m | 2:58PM0.72m | 3:38AM0.78m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 7 |
6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 94 | 32 | 26 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 297 | 181 | 177 | 149 | 142 | 112 | 89 | 79 | 70 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | S 14 | NE 11 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
— | 3 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 24 | 48 | 75 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 15 | NW 11 | — | SW 14 | — | NW 8 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | S 12 | NNW 13 | NW 9 | — | NW 5 |
— | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 8 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 27 | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 8 | NW 3 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 3 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
392 | 313 | 251 | 258 | 240 | 147 | 178 | 263 | 291 | 439 | 400 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 182 | 182 | 13 | 203 | 182 | 203 | 208 | 182 | 203 | 203 | 182 | 13 | 13 | 46 | 13 | 16 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 62 | 20 |
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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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