Surf Forecasts:
Sidedish surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sidedish this week:
The surf forecast for Sidedish over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sidedish in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sidedish over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | WNW 8 | ENE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 302 | 190 | 127 | 149 | 113 | 87 | 127 | 193 | 154 | 113 | 127 | 131 | 99 | 143 | 161 | 135 | 138 | 55 | 180 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:57AM1.21m | 6:26PM1.28m | 6:17AM1.05m | 6:57PM1.18m | 6:31AM0.89m | 7:39PM1.07m | 6:19AM0.74m | 9:34PM0.97m | 00:33AM1.04m | 2:09PM0.79m | 1:25AM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:03AM0.32m | 12:03PM0.26m | 00:36AM0.44m | 12:20PM0.36m | 1:16AM0.57m | 12:33PM0.46m | 2:34AM0.69m | 12:30PM0.56m | 8:29AM0.59m | 8:09AM0.46m | 6:51PM0.61m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | 6 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | ENE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 126 | 190 | 127 | 149 | 113 | 87 | 127 | 193 | 154 | 136 | 127 | 131 | 99 | 151 | 103 | 103 | 138 | 131 | 180 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | WNW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 9 | ENE 11 | S 10 | ENE 11 | WNW 8 | SW 8 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 38 | 74 | 148 | 90 | 71 | 73 | 87 | 88 | 90 | 113 | 107 | 96 | 110 | 143 | 117 | 135 | 73 | 58 | 135 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | W 8 | ENE 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 | WNW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 25 | 38 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 30 | 79 | 44 | 125 | 131 | 125 | 58 | 64 | 161 | 90 | 92 | 55 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 302 | 143 | 119 | 99 | 136 | 156 | 113 | 125 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2189 | 2181 | 1502 | 3520 | 3417 | 3016 | 2195 | 2228 | 2189 | 2188 | 1185 | 1185 | 1185 | 1185 | 1185 | 1185 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Sidedish Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sidedish provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sidedish can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sidedish 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 (Sidedish) 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 Sidedish 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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