
Surf Forecasts:
South Sound surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ESE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Sound this week:
The surf forecast for South Sound over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Sound in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 4th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 4th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Sound over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
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88 | 32 | 51 | 41 | 73 | 23 | 31 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:38PM0.29m | 6:33AM0.31m | 6:18PM0.29m | 7:16AM0.32m | 6:53PM0.29m | 7:53AM0.33m | 7:26PM0.28m | 8:28AM0.33m | 7:57PM0.28m | 9:02AM0.33m | 8:29PM0.27m | 9:37AM0.32m | 9:01PM0.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:43AM0.11m | 00:02AM0.05m | 12:32PM0.11m | 00:40AM0.04m | 1:16PM0.11m | 1:14AM0.03m | 1:54PM0.12m | 1:47AM0.03m | 2:30PM0.12m | 2:18AM0.04m | 3:04PM0.13m | 2:50AM0.04m | 3:38PM0.14m | 3:24AM0.06m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | 7 | 1 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 4 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | E 7 | E 6 | WNW 5 |
— | 21 | 21 | 41 | 73 | 23 | 31 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | S 6 | — | — | E 8 | — | N 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | E 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ENE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | E 4 | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 |
88 | 32 | 51 | 18 | — | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 22 | 14 | 16 | — | 1 | — | — | 48 | 52 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 690 | 508 | 508 | 508 | 0 | 508 | 973 | 508 | 973 | 936 | 975 | 936 | 865 | 984 | 830 | 749 | 767 | 749 | 547 | 843 | 547 |
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Information about the South Sound Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for South Sound provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at South Sound can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Sound 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 (South Sound) 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 South Sound 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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