Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Point surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 769 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s have a look at the 16-day window for Spanish Point. This is a reef and point setup that needs a good W swell to work, and it’s really only for the advanced crew.
Right now, we’re staring down a pretty grim run. The forecast flatlines for a while. The first week is basically a write-off. From Friday the 24th right through to the end of July, the wave energy is weak to moderate at best—the combined energy tops out at 971 (moderate) on the 31st, but it’s all blown out. We’re seeing onshore and cross-onshore winds from the W and SW, mostly fresh breezes, and the surf quality is described as “poor.” The swell never gets above 7ft, but the wind is just trashing it. This is a bleak stretch; there’s nothing to recommend until we get into August.
Now, there is one standout, but it’s a long way off and only for the brave. Sunday, August 2nd, brings a solid pulse. The morning sees a 10ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 11 seconds (a nice groundswell), and the combined energy hits a strong 2070. The wind is onshore from the WSW at 19 mph, so it will be lumpy, but the size is there. The afternoon holds steady at 10ft from the W with a 10-second period and energy of 1810, with the wind backing to a W onshore at 16 mph. This is big, powerful stuff. At over 8ft, this is experts-only territory. The point might offer some shape, but it’s a beast of a day. That’s the only real highlight in the whole 16 days.
After that, it drops off a cliff. Monday the 3rd is back to 5ft, and by Tuesday the 4th we’re down to 3ft, and the energy fades to weak values (85-87). The rest of the window is tiny, with swell dropping to 1ft and energy dropping to the teens. A total fade-out.
So, to be honest, there’s one real shot in the dark on August 2nd for the experts. Other than that, the wind is awful, the swell is messy, and the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days. It’s a tough run.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WSW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 |
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 kJ | 52 | 92 | 99 | 250 | 442 | 769 | 755 | 727 | 512 | 407 | 148 | 332 | 298 | 284 | 160 | 165 | 129 | 78 | 42 | 27 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:15PM3.24m | 2:54AM3.10m | 3:21PM3.34m | 3:58AM3.23m | 4:16PM3.53m | 4:48AM3.42m | 5:01PM3.74m | 5:30AM3.61m | 5:40PM3.95m | 6:07AM3.77m | 6:16PM4.13m | 6:41AM3.89m | 6:49PM4.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:56PM1.47m | 9:15AM1.49m | 9:53PM1.30m | 10:07AM1.33m | 10:39PM1.09m | 10:49AM1.14m | 11:18PM0.86m | 11:26AM0.95m | 11:54PM0.65m | 12:01PM0.77m | 00:27AM0.47m | 12:33PM0.65m | 00:59AM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 512 | — | 124 | — | — | — | 160 | — | 129 | 78 | 42 | 27 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | W 10 | WSW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 92 | 99 | 250 | 442 | 769 | 755 | 727 | — | 407 | 148 | 332 | 298 | 284 | — | 165 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 159 | 108 | 1073 | 81 | 1078 | 76 | 307 | 610 | 610 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 79 | 79 | 72 | 0 | 6 | 166 |
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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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