Surf Forecasts:
Skateparks surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 834 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Skateparks this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Skateparks in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Skateparks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks in feet and miles per hour.
It’s a rough start. Skateparks (reef) is copping a relentless ESE wind at 18-22 mph for days, with cross-off wind keeping the surface tidy but the swell is uncooperative. The combined energy is moderate to strong – around 1590 on Wednesday the 19th – but the wave quality is marginal at best. Water temp is 72°, pretty normal for the season.
From Saturday the 23rd through Monday the 26th, it’s basically a write-off: tiny swell, poor conditions, a real lull of several days with nothing worth chasing. Then on Thursday the 27th, the swell drops to around 2ft from the SSW, but the wind goes light, and on Friday the 28th morning we get glass – absolutely flat calm from the SSE at just 3 mph. Energy is weak (161), but if you want a clean, tiny paddle, that’s your chance.
Now for the real highlight. Saturday the 29th of August afternoon – this is it. Swell builds to 5ft from the SW, period 11 seconds, combined energy at 618 (moderate). Wind is light SE at 6 mph, cross-off, clean. The reef loves SW swell, so this is a proper alignment. Expect clean, surfable waves. It’s a consistent spot, but crowds are sometimes a factor.
Into early September, there’s some potential but less certainty. Wednesday the 2nd shows a solid 7ft southerly swell at 12 seconds with clean cross-off winds, energy at 1360 (strong) – that’s expert-level size. Then Thursday the 3rd has 5ft swell but a very long 19-second period from the SSW, with energy at 2260. That’s groundswell with serious grunt, though long-period waves can be a little straight at some reefs. Still, clean winds and good direction make it one to keep an eye on.
Best bet? That Saturday afternoon (29th). The rest is mostly waiting, with a couple of interesting possibilities in early September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SE 8 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 814 | 692 | 535 | 354 | 358 | 640 | 434 | 298 | 354 | 384 | 224 | 140 | 145 | 33 | 180 | 84 | 151 | 486 | 806 | 834 | 659 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:25PM1.03m | 00:01AM1.04m | 1:23PM0.97m | 00:38AM0.95m | 2:43PM0.93m | 1:33AM0.87m | 4:20PM0.94m | 3:05AM0.82m | 5:36PM1.00m | 4:40AM0.83m | 6:26PM1.08m | 5:46AM0.89m | 7:03PM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.51m | 6:41AM0.29m | 7:01PM0.61m | 7:33AM0.34m | 8:20PM0.68m | 8:44AM0.37m | 10:15PM0.69m | 10:06AM0.36m | 11:45PM0.64m | 11:16AM0.31m | 00:36AM0.57m | 12:08PM0.24m | 1:14AM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 767 | 303 | 263 | 125 | 358 | 206 | 120 | 96 | 354 | 384 | 224 | 140 | 145 | 33 | 180 | 28 | 55 | 486 | 806 | 834 | 659 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 9 | 123 | 124 | 177 | 196 | 110 | 128 | 112 | 96 | 61 | 41 | 61 | 38 | 24 | 18 | 84 | 151 | 25 | 20 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 11 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SW 13 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 12 | S 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | 24 | — | 81 | 14 | 24 | 42 | 138 | 19 | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 6 | 28 | 12 | 21 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 814 | 692 | 535 | 354 | 281 | 640 | 434 | 298 | 108 | 43 | 42 | 234 | 161 | 249 | 11 | 250 | 212 | 164 | 110 | 105 | 78 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1235 | 1235 | 143 | 97 | 1416 | 72 | 1235 | 1235 | 72 | 97 | 1231 | 72 | 97 | 140 | 72 | 97 | 140 | 72 | 1233 | 1286 | 72 |
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The above surf forecast table for Skateparks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Skateparks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Skateparks 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 (Skateparks) 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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