Surf Forecasts:
Silver Strand surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Silver Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Silver Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Silver Strand in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Silver Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Silver Strand in feet and miles per hour, because that’s how we roll sometimes.
Honestly, it’s a tough start. There’s a whole lot of nothing happening – a real dry spell with hardly any surf worth mentioning until the tail end of the window. From now until around the 27th of August, you’re looking at tiny, weak waves blown out by onshore wind. Just leave the board in the van.
The first glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th of August. A nice long-period groundswell from the south-southwest finally arrives. Swell heights are around 3 to 3 feet, but the period is a solid 12 to 13 seconds, which means real energy. The combined energy readings are moderate (294 on the 27th morning, 434 on the 28th morning), and that’s enough to get the sandbars working.
The standout is the morning of the 28th. Light offshore wind from the west-southwest, a clean 3-foot SSW swell at 13 seconds, and minimal chop. That’s the session to aim for. The waves will have shape and push, and with the offshore breeze, the faces will be smooth. It’s not a big day, but it’s the best you’ll get.
Keep in mind, Silver Strand is a sandbar setup, and a long-period swell like this can sometimes make the waves race a bit too fast for a beach break, but if the banks are good, it’ll be a fun morning for anyone on a log or a step-up.
Water temps are a big story. On the 14th, it was 71°F, which is a full 7°F warmer than average. That’s a huge anomaly – you’ll be surfing in warm, tropical-feeling water.
So, the long and short of it: don’t bother for the first two weeks. The only real shot is the morning of the 28th of August. Set your alarm, check the wind, and if it’s light offshore, you’ll get some clean, fun waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 124 | 270 | 104 | 229 | 220 | 160 | 144 | 140 | 140 | 120 | 126 | 146 | 73 | 81 | 130 | 138 | 84 | 81 | 81 | 79 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:15PM1.76m | 12:08PM1.57m | 00:00AM1.52m | 12:42PM1.57m | 00:49AM1.27m | 1:17PM1.54m | 1:51AM1.03m | 1:57PM1.49m | 3:38AM0.86m | 2:49PM1.44m | 4:05PM1.41m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.35m | 5:49AM-0.02m | 6:07PM0.35m | 6:18AM0.19m | 7:02PM0.38m | 6:45AM0.41m | 8:06PM0.42m | 7:08AM0.61m | 9:31PM0.44m | 7:23AM0.79m | 11:16PM0.40m | 00:40AM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 |
| kJ | 124 | 270 | 104 | 229 | 220 | 160 | 144 | 28 | 36 | 37 | 86 | 94 | 73 | 25 | 46 | 28 | 25 | 42 | 50 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 4 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | W 5 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 82 | 6 | 47 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 140 | 140 | 120 | 78 | 146 | 68 | 81 | 130 | 138 | 84 | 81 | 81 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | W 5 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 17 | S 9 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 9 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 44 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 25 | 79 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 3 | W 5 | — | — | W 5 |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | — | 6 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 64 | 45 | 61 | 126 | — | 4 | 25 | — | 2 | 16 | — | — | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 0 | 248 | 46 | 12 | 12 | 34 | 11 | 64 | 34 | 1 | 85 | 12 | 0 | 116 | 12 | 0 | 85 | 12 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Silver Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Silver Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Silver Strand 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 (Silver Strand) 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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