Spanish Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.85° N 9.45° W

Spanish Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Spanish Point sea temperature is
16.7° C
0.9° 

Spanish Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Spanish Point surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WSW swell with 400 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spanish Point this week:

The surf forecast for Spanish Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Point in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about Spanish Point. We’ve got a sixteen-day window, but honestly, it’s a bit of a rough stretch for getting a proper session in. The overall pattern is dominated by winds that just aren't cooperating, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is going to chop up whatever swell we do get. There are a few moments where it cleans up, but they’re short-lived and the surf is nothing to write home about.

Looking at the start of the period, the second week of August is pretty grim. Saturday the 9th has some waist-high swell at 3ft from the WNW, but a moderate breeze and poor conditions mean it’s a write-off. Sunday and Monday are similar stories – there’s a little more energy, but the wind and chop make it a fight, not a pleasure. You're looking at a few days of no real recommendation here.

There is a brief window on Monday morning, the 10th. It’s small at 3ft, but it’s glassy, and that’s about as good as it gets for a while. It’s clean, but the energy is weak (82) and the swell is short-period at 8 seconds. It’s a grovel, not a glory day. After that, we go into another gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

The second week starts to look a little more interesting, but it’s a case of so close yet so far. Around the 19th and 20th of August, the swell really kicks up. We’re looking at 7ft from the west with a strong energy reading (610-825). The problem? The wind is just on it, onshore and messy. This is going to be big, blown-out, and a total mess at a reef and point setup like this. Honestly, for most of us, this looks more like a kite-surfing day than a surfing day. The power is there, but the quality is gone.

Mark your calendar for the morning of Friday, August 21st. That’s your standout. The swell is a clean 4ft from the west with a period of 9 seconds. The wind finally shifts to a light cross-offshore breeze, leaving things clean. The energy is moderate (193), and for a spot that’s exposed to the west, this is the one to be out for. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so get out early. This is the best call of the whole stretch. There’s a small but clean window on the 22nd as well, but it’s a touch smaller. The long-range stuff after that is just not worth banking on. So, keep your hopes up for that Friday morning, get a few on the glassy days if you're desperate for a paddle, and otherwise, be patient.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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82
57
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:25AM3.41m
3:00PM3.68m
3:43AM3.64m
4:07PM3.99m
4:45AM3.93m
5:02PM4.32m
5:37AM4.20m
5:50PM4.58m
6:23AM4.38m
6:34PM4.74m
7:05AM4.46m
7:15PM4.76m
Low Tide
8:14PM1.23m
8:46AM1.19m
9:31PM0.91m
9:54AM0.93m
10:30PM0.52m
10:48AM0.63m
11:19PM0.16m
11:34AM0.38m
00:04AM-0.10m
12:17PM0.21m
00:45AM-0.23m
12:57PM0.14m
1:24AM-0.21m
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Information about the Spanish Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Spanish Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Spanish Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spanish Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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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