Surf Forecasts:
Smugglers Cove surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smugglers Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checkin’ out the next 16 days for Smugglers Cove. Got to be honest – it’s a long, flat spell with nothin’ to write home about. This spot’s a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent break, but the conditions are just not happenin’.
Water temp is about normal for the season, so no surprises there.
The outlook starts Thursday, August 6th, with a weak, short-period NW swell – only 4ft, an 8-second period, and a light cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy is weak (190), and the surf is just poor. The wind stays messy through Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with the swell droppin’ to 3ft - 3ft and a period of just 6 to 7 seconds. It’s all cross-shore and cross-chop – not worth paddlin’ out for.
We get a little tease on Monday, August 10th, with the afternoon showin’ a cleaner look – 3ft NW swell, 7-second period, and a cross-offshore wind, keepin’ the surface clean. But the energy is still moderate (158), and the waves are just too weak and short to get excited about.
The middle of the week (August 11th to 14th) is more of the same: small, messy, and weak. On Wednesday, August 12th, there’s a tiny 1ft swell with a long 18-second period, but the energy is moderate (214) and the wind is cross-shore. That long period at a beach break like Smugglers Cove? It’ll be straight and hard to catch.
Finally, the weekend of August 15th and 16th shows a little bump. The swell picks up to 5ft from the NW on Saturday, August 15th, with the energy gettin’ strong (439). The wind is light cross-onshore, creatin’ small ripples but not totally ruinin’ it. The problem? The period is still short at 8 seconds, and the forecast says it’s marginal. It’s the best on offer in the whole 16 days, but it’s still a “maybe” for a beginner who just wants to get wet.
The period from August 17th to 21st drops back into poor surf with small, weak swells and cross-onshore winds. The energy is moderate, but the quality is just not there.
Honestly, the standout is that Saturday, August 15th. If you’re desperate, you might get a few 5ft crumbly waves with a light breeze. For a beginner, that’s about as good as it gets in this run. But don’t expect anythin’ firing.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 11 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
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 kJ | 213 | 136 | 136 | 91 | 69 | 73 | 77 | 46 | 56 | 58 | 56 | 84 | 97 | 64 | 84 | 53 | 39 | 64 | 56 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:46AM1.39m | 7:07PM2.23m | 9:24AM1.39m | 8:10PM2.27m | 10:47AM1.48m | 9:18PM2.33m | 11:48AM1.60m | 10:25PM2.41m | 12:36PM1.73m | 11:26PM2.48m | 1:17PM1.84m | 00:22AM2.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06AM0.18m | 1:08PM0.66m | 3:19AM0.08m | 2:15PM0.77m | 4:30AM-0.04m | 3:37PM0.81m | 5:33AM-0.16m | 4:56PM0.78m | 6:28AM-0.26m | 6:03PM0.69m | 7:17AM-0.33m | 7:02PM0.58m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 8:38 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 11 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 8 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 213 | 136 | 136 | 91 | 69 | 73 | 77 | 46 | 45 | 58 | 56 | 18 | 97 | 64 | 35 | 53 | 38 | 33 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 12 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 51 | 49 | 47 | 27 | 27 | 42 | 43 | 23 | 24 | 57 | 19 | 37 | 36 | 23 | 33 | 28 | 39 | 30 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | SW 11 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 16 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 49 | 42 | 39 | 41 | 23 | 38 | 27 | 26 | 34 | 6 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | — | — | 84 | — | — | 84 | — | — | 64 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 128 | 398 | 0 | 128 | 638 | 0 | 179 | 1310 | 90 | 179 | 993 | 113 | 293 | 638 | 0 | 860 | 864 | 0 |
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