
Surf Forecasts:
Smugglers Cove surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with 467 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smugglers Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Smugglers Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smugglers Cove in the next 16 days are 0.7m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smugglers Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Smugglers Cove over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days don’t give us much to get excited about, with a lot of poor surf and marginal conditions. The water is a chilly 55° – that’s a solid 4° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a good thick wetsuit if you’re planning a paddle. The real story here is a long wait for anything decent.
Your first real chance to get a wave comes on Monday afternoon, 20th July. The swell is a modest 4ft from the WNW with a short 8-second period, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a major positive for a beginner-friendly spot like Smugglers Cove. The wave energy is moderate (411), so there’s a bit of push, but it will be clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far.
Wednesday morning, 22nd July offers another window. We’ve got a 3ft WNW swell with a light NNE cross-offshore breeze, making things clean (263 energy). The period is still short at 8 seconds, so it’s not going to be super powerful, but it’s a fun, clean option for a morning session.
Now, if you’ve got patience, the second week has a bit more promise, but it’s less certain. Around Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July, we see a shift to a long-period groundswell from the SW, with periods hitting 20 to 18 seconds. The heights are small – only 2ft to 3ft – but that long period brings a lot of energy (537 to 565). This kind of swell can be a bit tricky here; it might break a little too straight for a beach break, but Smugglers can handle it. It’s a promising look, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect.
Honestly, the standout window looks like Monday 3rd August. The morning sees a 5ft NW swell, but the afternoon picks up to 6ft from the NW with a 9-second period. That’s the biggest swell of the whole forecast, with strong wave energy (586). The wind is moderate cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but for a bigger wave day, it’s the best option on offer. That’s borderline for beginners though – over 5ft, so it’s more for the competent crew.
Best bet: For the cleanest, most fun waves, target Monday afternoon, 20th July for those glassy conditions. For a bit more size and power, Monday 3rd August afternoon is the one to circle on the calendar, but expect a crowd – it’s a small cove and it’s "sometimes" busy.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the wind, and I’ll catch you in the water.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SW 26 | NW 9 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 193 | 260 | 236 | 224 | 175 | 159 | 122 | 119 | 132 | 145 | 226 | 211 | 211 | 231 | 202 | 193 | 271 | 257 | 467 | 365 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:51PM2.09m | 5:58AM1.60m | 6:33PM2.08m | 7:13AM1.41m | 7:16PM2.07m | 8:45AM1.32m | 8:03PM2.04m | 10:20AM1.34m | 8:54PM2.03m | 11:35AM1.43m | 9:47PM2.04m | 12:27PM1.51m | 10:38PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:52AM0.09m | 00:52AM0.35m | 12:32PM0.30m | 1:58AM0.31m | 1:15PM0.50m | 3:07AM0.25m | 2:04PM0.67m | 4:13AM0.19m | 3:06PM0.79m | 5:12AM0.12m | 4:15PM0.86m | 6:03AM0.05m | 5:19PM0.86m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
158 | 148 | 260 | 236 | 224 | 175 | 147 | 119 | 119 | 132 | 145 | 226 | 211 | 211 | 231 | 202 | 193 | 145 | 113 | 96 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
150 | 64 | 145 | 143 | 130 | 122 | 159 | 122 | 76 | 58 | 59 | 73 | 64 | 66 | 70 | 50 | 45 | 271 | 257 | 467 | 365 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
45 | 17 | 104 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 31 | 28 | 48 | 73 | 74 | 15 | 37 | 36 | 66 | 171 | 90 | 44 | 44 | 27 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 193 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 132 | 267 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 179 | 90 | 384 | 128 | 90 | 128 | 297 | 0 | 128 | 288 | 0 |
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Information about the Smugglers Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Smugglers Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Smugglers Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Smugglers Cove 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 (Smugglers Cove) 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 Smugglers Cove 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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