
Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Bay-Dunes surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, NW swell with 913 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spanish Bay-Dunes this week:
The surf forecast for Spanish Bay-Dunes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Bay-Dunes in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-Dunes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
236 | 236 | 183 | 255 | 252 | 252 | 255 | 383 | 362 | 338 | 342 | 419 | 302 | 306 | 822 | 806 | 677 | 505 | 459 | 408 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 4:03PM1.44m | 8:14AM1.12m | 5:20PM1.43m | 8:43AM1.16m | 6:30PM1.46m | 9:05AM1.20m | 7:27PM1.50m | 9:26AM1.24m | 8:15PM1.54m | 9:45AM1.31m | 8:58PM1.56m | 10:05AM1.39m | 9:41PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:27AM1.06m | 00:17AM0.24m | 11:23AM1.07m | 1:17AM0.19m | 12:45PM1.00m | 2:03AM0.14m | 1:40PM0.90m | 2:41AM0.10m | 2:24PM0.78m | 3:13AM0.09m | 3:04PM0.66m | 3:41AM0.11m | 3:43PM0.52m | 4:09AM0.16m | |||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
54 | 236 | 183 | 151 | 150 | 199 | 193 | 383 | 255 | 203 | 208 | 111 | 241 | 281 | 822 | 806 | 677 | 505 | 459 | 408 | 265 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
120 | 113 | 69 | 255 | 252 | 252 | 255 | 29 | 362 | 338 | 342 | 419 | 302 | 253 | 302 | 245 | 223 | 217 | 211 | 197 | 186 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 14 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
236 | 25 | 23 | 59 | 58 | 29 | 29 | 2 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 67 | 132 | 306 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 23 | 39 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
95 | 43 | 36 | — | — | — | — | 248 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 37 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 15 | 38 | 37 | 6 | 24 | 140 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Spanish Bay-Dunes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Spanish Bay-Dunes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Spanish Bay-Dunes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spanish Bay-Dunes 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 (Spanish Bay-Dunes) 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 Spanish Bay-Dunes 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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