Surf Forecasts:
Shoreham surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SW swell with 558 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shoreham this week:
The surf forecast for Shoreham over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shoreham in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shoreham over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's be straight with you – this outlook for Shoreham (Shoreham) is a grim one. The entire 16-day stretch is a write-off. There's simply nothing on offer, no good surf to be found.
The problem starts straight away and doesn't let up. We've got a run of poor surf conditions that just keeps going. From Sunday, the 30th of August, right through to Monday, the 14th of September, every single session is tagged as "poor surf conditions" with a score of zero. That's a solid two weeks plus of junk.
The water is sitting at 69°F on the 30th, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That's very unusual, mate. But it doesn't matter, because you won't be in it.
The swell energy is weak to moderate at best. The highest reading we get is 438 on the morning of Monday, the 31st of August, with a 6ft, 8-second SW swell. That's about the only time the numbers get interesting, but it's killed by a fresh cross-shore wind that's turning the ocean into a lumpy mess. Every other day is a mix of cross-onshore or cross-shore winds, ranging from moderate to strong breezes, just chopping up the surface.
The swell direction is mainly SW, which is the optimum direction for the break, but it's pointless when the wind is all wrong. The break is a breakwater, it's inconsistent, and it's often crowded – but honestly, with conditions this bad, there won't be anyone out.
The closest we get to a clean window is a few isolated mornings with a cross-offshore or light offshore wind, but the swell is tiny. On Saturday, the 5th of September, we get a 2ft, 5-second SW swell with a clean cross-offshore, and on Saturday, the 12th of September, we get a 2ft, 6-second SW swell with clean offshore winds. But these are tiny waves, not enough to paddle for.
This is just a blank run for the area. There's nothing to recommend. Don't bother checking the charts for a while. The forecast can change, but right now, there's no hope in sight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | ESE 3 |
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 kJ | 326 | 119 | 40 | 13 | 11 | 28 | 34 | 73 | 105 | 147 | 159 | 148 | 284 | 116 | 74 | 31 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:04PM6.32m | 2:20AM6.27m | 2:41PM6.22m | 3:00AM6.13m | 3:22PM6.00m | 3:44AM5.86m | 4:09PM5.68m | 4:37AM5.51m | 5:04PM5.30m | 5:42AM5.16m | 6:16PM4.99m | 7:05AM4.96m | 7:45PM4.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47AM0.52m | 8:06PM0.65m | 8:23AM0.58m | 8:42PM0.73m | 9:02AM0.78m | 9:24PM0.92m | 9:47AM1.08m | 10:13PM1.21m | 10:42AM1.45m | 11:15PM1.53m | 11:54AM1.80m | 00:35AM1.75m | 1:23PM1.94m | 2:07AM1.72m | |||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 40 | 13 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | SW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 29 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 6 | NW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 4 | — | — | S 3 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 326 | 119 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 34 | 73 | 105 | 147 | 159 | 148 | 284 | 116 | 74 | 31 | 23 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 422 | 282 | 78 | 68 | 155 | 308 | 446 | 339 | 339 | 336 | 339 | 417 | 339 | 339 | 258 | 258 | 173 | 222 | 173 | 226 | 329 |
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The above surf forecast table for Shoreham provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shoreham can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shoreham 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 (Shoreham) 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).
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