Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Bay-Cobblestones surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spanish Bay-Cobblestones this week:
The surf forecast for Spanish Bay-Cobblestones over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Bay-Cobblestones in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-Cobblestones over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ at Spanish Bay-Cobblestones over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The onshore wind is a persistent problem, and the surf quality is just not there for the most part. We’re in for a long, dry spell.
The southern hemi groundswell is pumping in some serious energy, with a very long period of 17 seconds on Tuesday the 28th, but it’s all getting trashed. The combined energy is a solid 798 (moderate) in the morning, but the wind is onshore from the NW, making it a real mess. Water temp is sitting at 15° – pretty much normal for this time of year. The afternoon gets worse with a stronger 15 mph onshore breeze. This is a classic case of a setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
We then hit a big gap. From Tuesday afternoon right through until Saturday, August 2nd, it’s a wasteland of poor surf with onshore winds. The swell is small and the wind is killing it. Even Thursday morning the 30th has a short period 6 ft swell from the WNW, but it’s just a messy, choppy burger.
The closest we get to a chance is Sunday morning, August 3rd. The swell has built to 7 ft from the NW with a 10-second period, and the wind finally swings to a light cross-onshore from the WNW. The combined energy is a strong 951, which is a lot of power. Still, it’s only a marginal call, with cross-onshore wind ripples spoiling the surface. For a powerful spot like this, that’s a real shame. Crowds are likely here, and the break is fairly consistent, but it’s just not clean enough to get excited about.
The second week looks even more bleak. The swell drops off, and the wind stays stubbornly onshore or cross-onshore. There’s no standout or even a decent option in the long range. This is a tough run for the Cobblestones, and it’s normal for a spell this poor to lock in for a while.
So, my honest call? There’s nothing on the cards worth paddling out for. The whole 16-day window is a washout. Sometimes you just have to wait for the next change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 629 | 629 | 566 | 539 | 481 | 365 | 383 | 381 | 390 | 330 | 315 | 306 | 493 | 541 | 1100 | 1071 | 951 | 1019 | 899 | 670 | 460 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:59AM1.16m | 10:13PM1.78m | 12:24PM1.18m | 10:48PM1.76m | 12:49PM1.22m | 11:24PM1.70m | 1:15PM1.27m | 00:02AM1.61m | 1:41PM1.34m | 00:44AM1.48m | 2:09PM1.42m | 1:34AM1.32m | 2:40PM1.50m | 2:37AM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:04PM0.87m | 5:39AM-0.16m | 4:44PM0.82m | 6:07AM-0.14m | 5:25PM0.78m | 6:35AM-0.09m | 6:10PM0.74m | 7:03AM0.00m | 7:00PM0.69m | 7:30AM0.13m | 7:57PM0.63m | 7:59AM0.28m | 9:02PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SSW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 135 | 629 | 275 | 330 | 481 | 365 | 383 | 381 | 390 | 330 | 292 | 306 | 493 | 541 | 1100 | 1071 | 951 | 1019 | 899 | 670 | 460 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 629 | 127 | 566 | 539 | 155 | 310 | 353 | 177 | 130 | 144 | 315 | 215 | 273 | 251 | 134 | 37 | 35 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 20 | S 18 | SSE 15 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 34 | 32 | 67 | 155 | 42 | 130 | 80 | 107 | 107 | 103 | 40 | 53 | 58 | 33 | 51 | 47 | 46 | 17 | 8 | 41 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 229 | — | — | 381 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 37 | 6 | 38 | 37 | 15 | 38 | 37 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 37 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 115 | 311 | 3 |
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