Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Point surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with W 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s be real with you about the next couple weeks. It’s gonna be a test of character, but I see a window that could save it all.
For the first stretch, it’s gonna be rough. We’ve got waves, but the wind is just not our friend. For days on end, we’re dealing with cross-onshore winds, chopped-up faces, and lumps. We’re talking about a lot of close-outs and frustration. The swell will be there, but it'll be a mess. From Wednesday right through to next weekend, the quality is just poor. You’d be better off doing a surf check and going home.
It’s not until Sunday, the 20th of September, that things finally click. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The winds are finally going to turn offshore, coming out of the southeast. That’s the game-changer. We’ve got a solid 5ft of west-northwest groundswell with an 11-second period. The energy is there (moderate at 611). At Spanish Point (North West), a reef and point break, this is going to be clean, lined-up, and proper. It’s an advanced wave, so bring your A-game. The water is warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a little bonus. This is the standout day of the whole run, a real bright spot.
After that, the wheels come off again. Winds go back to onshore, and the swell drops out. By the 23rd and 24th, it’s tiny and blown out. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. It's going to look bleak.
So here’s the plan, folks: save your energy. Don't burn out on the junk. Get your gear dialed in for Sunday the 20th and be on it at first light. Long range stuff is always a bit risky, but this one looks like it has the right combo. Get amongst it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 220 | 129 | 108 | 846 | 804 | 470 | 279 | 271 | 468 | 961 | 640 | 328 | 212 | 169 | 106 | 217 | 201 | 584 | 445 | 629 | 530 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:50PM4.33m | 5:22AM4.24m | 5:33PM4.57m | 6:02AM4.43m | 6:12PM4.69m | 6:39AM4.50m | 6:50PM4.67m | 7:13AM4.48m | 7:26PM4.54m | 7:47AM4.35m | 8:01PM4.31m | 8:20AM4.14m | 8:36PM4.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38AM0.61m | 11:06PM0.10m | 11:20AM0.33m | 11:45PM-0.11m | 11:58AM0.15m | 00:21AM-0.19m | 12:34PM0.08m | 00:55AM-0.12m | 1:09PM0.13m | 1:28AM0.06m | 1:43PM0.28m | 2:00AM0.35m | 2:16PM0.52m | 2:32AM0.69m | |||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | 6 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | NW 9 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 220 | 129 | 108 | — | — | — | 279 | 271 | 468 | 467 | 640 | 328 | 212 | 169 | 106 | 3 | 101 | 584 | 445 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 343 | 218 | 133 | 90 | 34 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 846 | 804 | 470 | — | — | 326 | 961 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 217 | 201 | — | — | 629 | 530 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 98 | 6 | 79 | 612 | 76 | 72 | 76 | 399 | 307 | 76 | 72 | 0 | 6 | 81 | 160 | 81 | 72 | 87 | 145 | 347 |
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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).
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