Surf Forecasts:
Spanish House surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with 56 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spanish House this week:
The surf forecast for Spanish House over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spanish House in the next 16 days are 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish House over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty.
Alright, look, I'm gonna level with you. The next couple of weeks around Spanish House are looking pretty bleak. We've got a long stretch of nothing much happening. The first solid recommendation doesn't pop up until the morning of the 27th of August, so that's a big gap of over a week with basically no surf worth paddling out for.
The water temp is sitting at a warm 85°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won't be needing a thick wetsuit.
Most of the time, the swell is tiny, with heights barely scraping 1 ft, and the energy readings are consistently in the weak range, often below 100. The swell direction is mainly from the east or east-southeast, but that's not the optimum direction for this spot, which is a north-northeast swell. The short period of around 8 seconds means it's just weak, wind-driven chop.
There are a few windows of clean conditions with offshore winds, like on the mornings of the 17th, 18th, 20th, and 21st, but with next to no swell, it's just a flat, pretty lake. Even the glassy conditions on the 23rd and 24th mornings won't save you because there's no wave energy.
The real story starts on the morning of the 27th of August. We finally see a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 2 ft from the east-southeast with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 92. This is still weak energy, but it's the most we've seen all forecast. The morning will have a light southwest breeze blowing cross-offshore, making it clean. The forecast calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and I'd agree. It's the best of a bad bunch, but don't get your hopes up.
Then on the morning of the 28th of August, we get a similar setup. Swell at 2 ft from the east, 10-second period, and energy at 99. Again, it's a clean morning with a light southwest cross-offshore wind. This is the standout of the entire 16-day window, but we're talking about 2 ft waves. It's only really going to be interesting for the most patient of beginners on a longboard.
Remember, Spanish House is an inconsistent sandbar that's exposed to swell, but it's just not getting the right direction or size. The Wednesday the 27th morning is the only real window I'd even consider. It's not a time to be fussy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | SE 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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14 | 13 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 56 | 49 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:27AM0.37m | 10:44PM0.35m | 11:16AM0.36m | 11:29PM0.29m | 12:08PM0.35m | 00:15AM0.23m | 1:01PM0.33m | 1:04AM0.18m | 1:57PM0.32m | 1:56AM0.13m | 2:55PM0.31m | 2:52AM0.11m | 3:52PM0.31m | 3:50AM0.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:36PM-0.35m | 4:58AM-0.37m | 5:28PM-0.30m | 5:41AM-0.35m | 6:22PM-0.26m | 6:26AM-0.32m | 7:20PM-0.21m | 7:13AM-0.30m | 8:23PM-0.18m | 8:03AM-0.27m | 9:26PM-0.16m | 8:56AM-0.26m | 10:27PM-0.16m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 |
6 | 12 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 56 | 49 | 29 | 28 | 6 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 4 | NE 9 | SSE 3 | E 11 | NE 6 | SE 4 | S 4 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | NE 6 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
4 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | — | E 8 | SE 5 | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 12 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 16 | NE 7 | E 15 | E 9 |
14 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | S 3 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 2 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 3 |
12 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | 3 | 10 | — | 2 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 358 | 1822 | 5 | 211 | 1822 | 211 | 358 | 358 | 358 | 122 | 5 | 0 | 122 | 211 | 263 | 380 | 470 | 674 | 775 | 1822 | 157 |
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Information about the Spanish House Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Spanish House provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Spanish House can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spanish House 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 House) 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 House 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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