Surf Forecasts:
Smugglers Cove surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, WSW swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SW 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 (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. 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+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smugglers Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here.
First up, the water at Smugglers Cove is a chilly 54°F – that's 5.4°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll be wanting a thick wetsuit if you're heading in. The outlook over the next 16 days is a real struggle, with a lot of flat, poor conditions. We've got a gap of poor surf from now until the end of August, with only a few days offering anything surfable, but nothing that's pumping.
Friday 21st August – Smugglers Cove is a no-go. We've got a weak 2.6ft to 3ft swell from the west at a short period, with cross-onshore winds making it choppy and messy. Combined wave energy is low (271-292). Save your energy.
Saturday 22nd August – Same story. Tiny 2.3ft west-northwest swell, period dropping to 9 seconds, with moderate cross-onshore winds. Energy is moderate (140-149), but the quality is poor.
Sunday 23rd August – Still poor. 3ft west-northwest swell, but the period is down to 7-8 seconds. Light cross-onshore winds in the morning, turning cross-shore in the afternoon. Energy is moderate (148-156), but it's just not clean.
Monday 24th August – A tiny 1.3ft to 1.6ft south-west swell rolls in with a long period of 18 seconds. Winds are cross-offshore, so the surf is clean, but the size is absolutely tiny. Energy is moderate (138-220). Not worth paddling out for.
Tuesday 25th August – Small 1.6ft south-west swell, long period at 17 seconds. Winds are light and cross-shore, with a marginal score. Combined energy is moderate (178-291). It's a tease.
Wednesday 26th August – Still small 1.6ft south-west swell, period 16 seconds, but cross-onshore winds. Energy is moderate (246-266). Poor.
Thursday 27th August – A slight bump to 3.3ft to 3.6ft from the west, but the period is a short 8 seconds. Light cross-onshore winds. Energy is moderate (260-288). Marginal at best.
Friday 28th August – Glassy conditions in the morning on a tiny 1.3ft south-west swell with a 14-second period. It's clean, but there's no power. Energy is moderate (157). Afternoon gets messy.
Saturday 29th August – 3ft to 3.6ft from the north-west, short period (7 seconds). Cross-onshore and cross-shore winds. Energy is moderate (160-257). Nothing special.
Sunday 30th August – Onshore wind on a 3.3ft north-west swell (7 seconds). Energy is moderate (208). Afternoon goes cross-shore on a 2ft south-west swell (16 seconds). Not inviting.
Monday 31st August – Tiny 1.3ft to 3.6ft mix of swells, but winds are messy. Energy is low to moderate (126-196). Poor.
Now, Tuesday 1st September is where things get interesting. We've got a solid 6.2ft swell from the west-northwest with an 11-second period – that's real groundswell. Combined energy jumps to 903, which is strong. Morning winds are light cross-onshore, but the afternoon turns clean with cross-offshore winds. This is heading towards big, powerful waves, and with that size, it's going to be a handful for beginners. For the experienced crew, this is the standout of the whole forecast.
Wednesday 2nd September – Drops back to 3.6ft from the west-northwest (9 seconds). Clean afternoon winds, but energy is moderate (256-285). Not as good.
Thursday 3rd September – Another solid pulse of 6.2ft west-northwest swell, 9-second period. Energy is strong (622). Clean afternoon winds. This is a repeat of Tuesday's energy, but with a slightly shorter period.
Friday 4th September – Here's the real highlight. 5.6ft north-west swell, 9-second period, with light cross-shore winds in the morning turning to clean cross-offshore in the afternoon. Combined energy is strong (615-521). The afternoon session is expected to have very good surf conditions. This is the best bet for clean, punchy waves. Get out there.
Saturday 5th September – Back to poor conditions. 3.6ft north-west swell, short 8-second period, with cross-onshore winds. Energy is moderate (327-357). Not worth it.
So, to wrap it up: The first week and a half is a write-off. The best of the whole 16-day window is the afternoon of Friday 4th September at Smugglers Cove, with a solid 5.2ft to 5.6ft north-west swell, clean cross-offshore winds, and strong energy. Tuesday 1st September is also a solid option for bigger waves, but Friday
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 13 | SW 15 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 125 | 131 | 118 | 88 | 62 | 78 | 89 | 76 | 83 | 80 | 155 | 204 | 145 | 135 | 129 | 124 | 124 | 122 | 87 | 76 | 153 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:02AM1.39m | 8:08PM1.91m | 11:13AM1.47m | 9:16PM1.92m | 11:57AM1.54m | 10:16PM1.98m | 12:30PM1.61m | 11:07PM2.05m | 12:58PM1.69m | 11:51PM2.11m | 1:24PM1.77m | 00:31AM2.14m | 1:48PM1.86m | 1:11AM2.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:31PM0.89m | 4:36AM0.20m | 3:56PM0.90m | 5:32AM0.13m | 5:05PM0.86m | 6:18AM0.06m | 5:56PM0.78m | 6:56AM-0.00m | 6:39PM0.69m | 7:29AM-0.05m | 7:19PM0.59m | 7:59AM-0.06m | 7:57PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
| kJ | 125 | 131 | 118 | 88 | 62 | 78 | 89 | 76 | 49 | 18 | 155 | 66 | 25 | 47 | 57 | 40 | 39 | 122 | 44 | 63 | 153 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 13 | W 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 75 | 63 | 61 | 34 | 18 | 18 | 42 | 58 | 83 | 80 | 17 | 204 | 145 | 135 | 129 | 124 | 124 | 25 | 87 | 69 | 75 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 5 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 7 | WSW 16 | W 15 | W 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 12 |
| kJ | 71 | 71 | 45 | 43 | 27 | 27 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 84 | 109 | 90 | 57 | 49 | 84 | 76 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 29 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 128 | 288 | 90 | 128 | 128 | 90 | 90 | 639 | 22 | 58 | 384 | 25 | 58 | 443 | 90 | 128 | 294 | 90 | 128 | 992 | 0 |
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