Surf Forecasts:
Southerndown surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, WSW swell with 27 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southerndown this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Southerndown in the next 16 days are 0.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Southerndown over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Southerndown over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow burner this time around.
The water is sitting at a very unusual 65°, which is a massive 7° warmer than what we’d normally expect for this time of year. That’s a real talking point for the first spot we look at.
Right now and for the whole of this week, we’re staring down the barrel of some pretty flat and messy conditions. The first proper surf recommendation doesn’t show up until Friday the 17th of July, and even then it’s pretty ordinary. That’s over a week of waiting with only the tiniest slop around – not worth paddling out for.
Things start to change on the morning of Friday the 17th. The swell bumps up a touch to 4ft from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate at (203). The wind is glassy from the north, so it’ll look clean on the surface. The call is "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions", and the score is low. Honestly, the swell is small and short-period, so don’t expect much push. The glassy morning window is a plus, but the wave quality just isn’t there.
The weekend stays small and windy, with the best of a bad bunch being the Saturday morning the 18th with a weak 4ft swell but messy cross-onshore winds. Not one to get excited about. You’re better off staying in bed.
The standout period doesn’t arrive until a full two weeks out. On Monday the 20th of July, things start cooking. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds. Now, 7ft is getting up there – it’ll be too much for beginners. The combined wave energy is strong at (460). The wind is offshore from the ESE, keeping the conditions clean. That morning session is the one to circle on the calendar.
The day after, Tuesday the 21st of July, holds similar promise. The morning sees a 6ft swell from the WSW, period of 8 seconds, with a combined energy of (414). Again, clean conditions with an offshore SE breeze. This is a great window for intermediate to experienced surfers.
Keep in mind, these long-range standouts for the 20th and 21st of July look promising but are less certain this far out. For now, the best on offer is the morning of Monday the 20th of July at Southerndown. It’ll be solid, clean, and punchy – just watch out for the crowds as they can show up sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 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-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:34PM7.67m | 12:00PM7.29m | 00:23AM7.43m | 12:54PM7.11m | 1:22AM7.23m | 1:58PM7.01m | 2:31AM7.14m | 3:10PM7.09m | 3:45AM7.27m | 4:21PM7.40m | 4:55AM7.62m | 5:26PM7.89m | 5:56AM8.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM1.67m | 5:40AM1.67m | 5:58PM1.86m | 6:31AM1.84m | 6:55PM2.04m | 7:31AM1.99m | 8:01PM2.13m | 8:40AM2.02m | 9:15PM2.04m | 9:53AM1.88m | 10:28PM1.76m | 11:01AM1.57m | 11:35PM1.32m | 12:03PM1.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 |
 | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | 9:27 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | — | W 11 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | NW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | 14 | — | 2 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 13 | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 190 | 190 | 190 | 196 | 213 | 92 | 81 | 196 | 81 | 194 | 194 | 56 | 50 | 50 | 56 | 92 | 120 | 92 | 451 | 210 | 336 |
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The above surf forecast table for Southerndown provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Southerndown can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Southerndown 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 (Southerndown) 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).
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