
Surf Forecasts:
Shooting Gallery surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with 347 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shooting Gallery in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shooting Gallery over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for getting a decent wave. We’re staring down a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with the only real glimmer of hope coming right at the end of the first week. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is coming in with short, weak periods that just aren’t building any quality.
For the first week, from the 7th of September right through to the morning of the 14th, it’s a write-off. The wind is consistently from the north or north-northeast, blowing straight on or cross-onshore, making everything choppy and lumpy. The swell is mostly under 3 ft, with periods around 7 or 8 seconds, so it’s weak and disorganised. The combined energy is low, mostly sitting between 117 and 369. Don’t bother paddling out.
The first real chance, and it’s a slim one, comes on the morning of Monday the 14th. Shooting Gallery (a reef break) could see a little window of clean surf. The wind swings to a light west-northwest, which is cross-offshore, and the swell straightens up a bit. We’re looking at 2 ft from the NNW with a 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy sits at 203 (moderate). The water is a touch warmer than normal at 75°. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. The swell is small, and the break is fairly exposed, so it’ll be inconsistent. If you’re desperate, you might get a couple of clean ones, but don’t expect much.
After that, it’s back to the grind. From the afternoon of the 14th all the way through to the 22nd of September, the wind goes back to being onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell stays small and weak. The waves get a little bigger, hitting 5 ft to 5 ft by the 12th and 18th, but with a period of just 7 or 8 seconds and the wind ruining it, it’s just a messy, choppy wall. The combined energy climbs to 442 (moderate) and 329 (moderate) on those days, but it’s all for nothing. The waves are too short-period and the wind is all wrong.
To be honest, this is a blank run. There’s no standout session in the whole 16-day window. The only thing that’s even close is that Monday morning on the 14th, and even then, it’s barely a blip on the radar. The combination of persistent onshore winds and weak, short-period swell means this spot is a no-go for paddle surfing. If you’re into kite surfing, the setup on the 12th and 18th with the 5 ft swell and strong cross-onshore winds (15-18 mph) could be more interesting, but for a surfboard, it’s a hard pass.
Hang in there, it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, the forecast is locked in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
140 | 205 | 193 | 116 | 160 | 127 | 127 | 124 | 111 | 78 | 112 | 153 | 191 | 313 | 347 | 305 | 213 | 111 | 88 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:04AM1.98m | 12:20PM2.26m | 00:53AM2.15m | 1:06PM2.45m | 1:35AM2.30m | 1:47PM2.58m | 2:13AM2.39m | 2:25PM2.63m | 2:48AM2.42m | 3:01PM2.59m | 3:22AM2.40m | 3:36PM2.48m | 3:55AM2.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM0.41m | 6:06AM0.47m | 6:43PM0.21m | 6:53AM0.29m | 7:26PM0.05m | 7:33AM0.15m | 8:04PM-0.04m | 8:11AM0.07m | 8:39PM-0.06m | 8:47AM0.04m | 9:11PM-0.01m | 9:21AM0.08m | 9:43PM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 |
100 | 114 | 107 | 113 | 160 | 127 | 54 | 45 | 38 | 23 | 24 | 74 | 102 | 85 | 347 | 305 | 213 | 111 | 88 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | — | W 7 | NNW 12 | N 13 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 11 | N 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 15 |
140 | 205 | 193 | 116 | 82 | 61 | 32 | — | 1 | 14 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 73 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 121 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | — | NNW 7 | W 8 | — | N 13 | NW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 12 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 13 | N 9 | NNW 16 | NW 8 |
29 | 39 | 10 | 8 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 20 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 51 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 5 | NE 6 | — | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | NE 7 |
100 | 18 | 30 | 4 | 51 | — | 127 | 124 | 111 | 78 | 112 | 153 | 191 | 313 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 289 | 289 | 182 | 296 | 289 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 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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