Surf Forecasts:
Spanish House surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, E swell with 25 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish House over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – the forecast for Spanish House over the next 16 days is a bit of a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds, so the quality is going to be a constant battle. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 86°F with a slight anomaly, so it's a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is nice for a long wait between waves.
The main issue is the lack of any real swell. The combined wave energy is weak across the board, barely ever cracking the 50s. We're talking about tiny, weak lines that won't have much push. The only window that looks even remotely interesting is the last few days of August and into the start of September. The energy starts to climb a bit, hitting 61 on the 29th of August morning and then 76 on the afternoon of the 30th, which is the highest we'll see. Even then, the swell height is only 2ft from the east, with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind on the 30th of August is onshore, so it'll be a messy affair. The morning of the 29th of August looks a little cleaner with a light cross-onshore breeze, but it's still only knee-high at best.
For a beginner sandbar spot like Spanish House, the consistent small conditions are actually fine for learning, but the wind is the real killer. The odd glassy morning, like the 20th of August or the 3rd of September, might offer a brief window of clean, tiny waves, but it's not something to plan a trip around. The swell direction is mostly east or southeast, which is just about okay for this exposed sandbar, but it's not creating any quality.
Honestly, the best advice I can give for this stretch is to keep your expectations low. The surf is small, weak, and mostly blown out. If you're desperate for a paddle, the 29th of August morning might be your best bet, but it's still nothing to write home about. For the rest of the period, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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24 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 16 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:55PM0.31m | 2:52AM0.11m | 3:52PM0.31m | 3:50AM0.09m | 4:45PM0.31m | 4:45AM0.10m | 5:33PM0.32m | 5:35AM0.13m | 6:15PM0.33m | 6:21AM0.16m | 6:55PM0.34m | 7:05AM0.21m | 7:32PM0.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03AM-0.27m | 9:26PM-0.16m | 8:56AM-0.26m | 10:27PM-0.16m | 9:50AM-0.26m | 11:19PM-0.17m | 10:43AM-0.26m | 00:03AM-0.19m | 11:33AM-0.27m | 00:41AM-0.21m | 12:21PM-0.29m | 1:16AM-0.24m | 1:06PM-0.30m | 1:50AM-0.28m | |||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
24 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 24 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 8 | SE 4 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 7 |
1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 16 | NE 7 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | — | ESE 7 | E 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 11 | — | SSE 4 | E 7 | E 16 |
— | — | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | — | 5 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
— | — | 3 | 13 | 4 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | — | 4 | 10 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 470 | 380 | 962 | 470 | 962 | 453 | 1005 | 145 | 211 | 531 | 531 | 157 | 775 | 938 | 122 | 211 | 370 | 211 | 211 | 1583 | 613 |
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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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