Surf Forecasts:
Spanish House surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore 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, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| 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
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch ahead for Spanish House. The overall pattern is dominated by tiny, weak swell and persistent cross-onshore winds. There’s a real gap of poor conditions stretching from now all the way through to the end of the third week of August. The first glimmer of anything slightly more interesting doesn’t show up until Thursday, the 27th of August, and even then, it’s just a flash in the pan.
The forecast opens with the first recommendation on Saturday, the 15th of August. The swell is a pathetic 0.7ft from the ENE with a 12-second period – that’s a long period but practically no height. The combined energy is a measly 18, so there’s nothing to work with. The water is a warm 85°, which is completely normal for the time of year, so no surprises there. The wind is a light cross-onshore, making it bumpy and unrideable. This pattern of tiny swell and choppy, poor conditions just drags on and on. We’re looking at day after day of 1ft to 2ft ESE swell with short, weak periods of 8 to 9 seconds, and the wind is almost always cross-onshore or choppy. It’s a real grind for anyone looking for a wave.
The real standout, and honestly the only period worth mentioning, happens on the morning of Thursday, the 27th of August. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the E, but the period extends to 12 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 109 – that’s moderate, the best we’ll see. The winds will be light and cross-off from the south, making for clean conditions. The wave comment even says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is about as good as it gets in this outlook. The swell is small, so it’s fine for beginners who are patient. The crowd profile at Spanish House says it’s only “sometimes” busy, so you’ll likely have plenty of space to yourself.
The afternoon of that same day, the 27th, sees a pulse of 3ft from the E with an 11-second period. The energy hits 160, which is still moderate. The wind goes light and cross-shore, so not perfect, but it’s the biggest swell of the whole period. After that, it’s right back to tiny, weak, and choppy conditions for the rest of the forecast window. The water temperature for the whole period is unremarkable, and the longer period swell on the 27th is a groundswell, but it’s so small it won’t really matter.
To be honest, for a sandbar spot like Spanish House, the whole setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer for the vast majority of this forecast. The energy just isn’t there.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts. Sometimes these blank runs break.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), 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 SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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) | ENE 12 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 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 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 56 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 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 | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | 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 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
4 | 11 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 56 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SE 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 3 | NE 9 | E 12 | S 4 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | SE 4 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
4 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | — | E 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | NE 7 | E 11 | E 7 | NE 5 | SSE 4 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 |
14 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | S 3 | SE 5 | SSE 3 | — | SE 2 | S 3 | WSW 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
— | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 6 | — | 2 | 7 | — | 3 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 358 | 1845 | 122 | 211 | 381 | 263 | 358 | 358 | 358 | 122 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 380 | 0 | 470 | 1851 | 0 | 1542 | 962 | 211 |
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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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