Surf Forecasts:
Smugglers Cove surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smugglers Cove in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smugglers Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it's Rusty. Let's break down what's cooking. Things start off slow here at Smugglers Cove, so don't rush to get your wetsuit on just yet. The first real chance to get wet is Friday morning, September 4th.
Friday the 4th morning shows some promise. We have a 5ft swell out of the WNW with a 9-second interval. The combined energy is moderate (413). A light offshore breeze from the East will keep the face reasonably clean. This is a beginner spot, so good for learners looking to find their feet.
Water temps are about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
After that, things go flat and messy. Saturday and Sunday might look glassy but the swell is tiny, around 2ft. Not worth the paddle.
We hit a real dead spell from Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th. Wave energy drops into the weak zone and the surf is poor. Best to leave the board in the truck.
A tiny glimmer on Wednesday afternoon the 9th with glassy conditions and a 2ft wave, but energy is still very low (120). Only for the dedicated longboarder.
The next real standout is Friday, September 11th. Friday afternoon is the pick of the first week. Swell is still only 2ft, but it's a long period groundswell out of the SW with 16 seconds between sets. The combined energy is solid (423). And the wind goes glassy – that's a huge plus. Expect clean, lined-up waves. It's not big, but quality will be top-notch.
Tuesday the 15th morning is another one to flag. The swell bumps to 5ft from the NW, period 8 seconds. The wind is glassy, making for perfect conditions. Combined energy is moderate (400). This is likely the best size and quality combo for a good session. Clean 4-5ft sets.
Wednesday the 16th morning is also promising: a 4ft swell from the WNW with an 11-second interval, and glassy winds again. Energy is decent (378). Clean fun.
From the second week, it gets more mixed. Swell stays around the 4ft to 5ft mark but the period drops and winds get less reliable. Thursday the 17th sees a 6ft swell (445 energy), but with a short period and light onshore wind, it's messy and potentially a handful for beginners.
Late on the 19th, we get a very long period (19 seconds) ground swell from the WSW, but it’s only 2ft. Not a day for size.
So, the standout sessions: Friday 11th afternoon for the pristine glass and quality long-period groundswell, and Tuesday 15th morning for the best combo of clean, glassy conditions and chest-to-head high waves. Get on it.
It’s a slow start but there’s gold in there if you pick your windows.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 716 | 329 | 222 | 203 | 171 | 163 | 157 | 120 | 137 | 83 | 102 | 100 | 93 | 114 | 75 | 61 | 44 | 72 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | on | glassy | off |
High Tide | 7:52AM1.46m | 6:38PM2.18m | 9:25AM1.49m | 7:54PM2.16m | 10:36AM1.59m | 9:13PM2.19m | 11:27AM1.71m | 10:24PM2.24m | 12:08PM1.84m | 11:25PM2.28m | 12:44PM1.98m | 00:20AM2.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:42AM0.06m | 12:52PM0.80m | 2:59AM0.03m | 2:18PM0.85m | 4:13AM-0.03m | 3:49PM0.81m | 5:16AM-0.10m | 5:06PM0.70m | 6:09AM-0.15m | 6:07PM0.55m | 6:54AM-0.16m | 7:00PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 716 | 329 | 222 | 203 | 157 | 147 | 135 | 120 | 84 | 53 | 59 | 45 | 93 | 114 | 75 | 50 | 35 | 24 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 4 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 59 | 26 | 192 | 190 | 171 | 163 | 157 | 84 | 137 | 83 | 81 | 71 | 25 | 62 | 62 | 7 | 30 | 72 | 79 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | W 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 93 | 58 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 53 | 59 | 98 | 12 | 102 | 100 | 70 | 10 | 32 | 61 | 44 | 24 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 25 | 57 | 0 | 22 | 384 | 0 | 57 | 484 | 0 | 57 | 293 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
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