
Surf Forecasts:
Sollys surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sollys this week:
The surf forecast for Sollys 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 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sollys in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sollys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a classic setup coming. The first few days are a write-off, but once the wind plays ball, we’re in for some serious sessions. The real standout is a monster swell right at the end of the period, but there’s plenty of quality surf to be had before that.
The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent suit.
The first real chance to get wet won't be until Thursday, the 6th of August. That morning, Sollys wakes up with a solid 12 ft of SW groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds and a gentle offshore SSE wind. The wave energy is pumping at 3672 (moderate to strong). This is proper stuff for experienced surfers, clean and powerful. Thursday afternoon sees the wind swing a little cross-off, but it’s still clean with an 12 ft swell from the SW.
Friday the 7th is a beauty. The morning glass-off is on with a light offshore ESE breeze, 10 ft of SW swell at 14 seconds, and a cleaner energy reading of 4062. The afternoon holds even better, with 12 ft of SW swell and a 15-second period, all clean under a light cross-off breeze. This is as good as it gets for a solid run.
Saturday the 8th is still very good, with 8 ft to 10 ft of clean SW swell, though the wind is cross-off. The energy dips a bit to 2376 in the morning, but it’s still a fun day.
Sunday the 9th is a write-off. The wind is howling at 31 mph, turning the 15 ft swell into a washing machine. This is proper kite-surfing weather, not for a paddle board.
Monday the 10th is tricky. The wind is strong offshore at 25 mph, which makes for a clean face but it’s a battle to get out. The swell has dropped to 7 ft, and the energy is down to 1498. It’s clean, but only for the very fit.
Tuesday the 11th is a nice reset. The swell drops to 5 ft to 6 ft, the wind is light, and the energy is moderate. It’s a fun, cruisy day.
Wednesday the 12th is a gem for the patient. The morning is glassy, with a 5 ft SW swell but a very long 18-second period. This is a proper groundswell that will wrap into the reef. The energy is 1573, and it’s clean. The afternoon stays clean with 6 ft of WSW swell.
Thursday the 13th is another glassy morning, 7 ft of WSW swell at 15 seconds. The afternoon is clean with a cross-off breeze. Lovely.
The surf slowly fades through the weekend of the 15th and 16th. The wind goes onshore, and the swell drops below 5 ft. It’s a quiet patch.
Then we get the big one. On Tuesday the 18th of August, the swell jumps back to 12 ft of SW groundswell with a 12-second period, and the energy is back up to 3407. The wind is clean and cross-off. This is excellent.
But the true standout, the one you mark on the calendar, is Thursday the 20th of August. Sollys is going to be firing. We’re looking at a massive 18 ft of SW swell, period 14 seconds, and the wave energy is an immense 12310. This is an exceptional, very strong event. The wind is offshore at 12 mph, making it clean and powerful. This is strictly for experts only. The afternoon holds 16 ft of the same, with a light cross-off breeze. This is the best day of the period by a long shot.
Alright, that's the read. Be smart, be safe, and get on that Thursday the 20th if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2295 | 2326 | 4852 | 3672 | 3459 | 3267 | 4062 | 4815 | 3827 | 2376 | 3404 | 5133 | 3495 | 4651 | 1160 | 860 | 1032 | 717 | 634 | 435 | 1312 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:48PM1.55m | 8:24AM1.33m | 8:57PM1.47m | 9:53AM1.28m | 10:28PM1.43m | 11:34AM1.33m | 00:01AM1.47m | 12:52PM1.45m | 1:12AM1.56m | 1:49PM1.60m | 2:07AM1.66m | 2:36PM1.73m | 2:54AM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM0.59m | 2:18AM0.62m | 2:24PM0.69m | 3:42AM0.67m | 4:01PM0.74m | 5:18AM0.64m | 5:45PM0.70m | 6:36AM0.56m | 7:03PM0.59m | 7:36AM0.45m | 8:01PM0.46m | 8:24AM0.35m | 8:50PM0.36m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 20 |
2295 | 2326 | 4852 | 3672 | 3459 | 3267 | 4062 | 4815 | 3827 | 2376 | 3404 | 5133 | 3495 | 3179 | 1160 | 638 | 414 | 563 | 634 | 422 | 1312 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 | — | SSW 13 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
41 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 232 | — | 98 | 157 | 59 | 136 | 135 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | SW 26 | SW 23 | SSW 11 |
10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 154 | 26 | 268 | 176 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSW 11 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
54 | 106 | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 529 | 4651 | 1014 | 860 | 1032 | 717 | 202 | 435 | 375 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 345 | 15 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 347 | 1420 | 2701 | 179 | 2836 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Sollys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sollys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sollys 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 (Sollys) 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 Sollys 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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