Skull Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.32° S 157.16° E

Skull Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Skull Island sea temperature is
27.5°C
0.6° 

Skull Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Skull Island surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Skull Island this week:

The surf forecast for Skull Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 23s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Skull Island in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 22nd Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 22nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 21s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Skull Island over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
6
1.9
S
8
2
S
8
2
S
8
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
10
2.4
S
10
2.2
S
10
2.1
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
8
0.6
S
21
0.9
S
19
0.8
S
17
0.6
S
16
1
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
210
453
539
566
1209
1307
1217
1066
936
666
555
533
416
172
308
573
376
192
125
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:48AM0.30m
6:42PM0.82m
7:08PM0.80m
7:33PM0.78m
7:53PM0.75m
8:01PM0.71m
7:45PM0.67m
Low Tide
2:51AM0.28m
10:08AM0.25m
10:12AM0.22m
10:16AM0.19m
10:20AM0.17m
10:27AM0.16m
10:35AM0.16m
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
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6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
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Temp °C
26
26
26
25
26
26
25
25
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
Feels °C
25
24
23
23
25
24
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25
25
23
26
25
24
26
27
27
27
26
27
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Information about the Skull Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Skull Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Skull Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Skull Island 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 (Skull Island) 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 Skull Island 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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