
Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Point surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WSW swell with 377 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with WSW 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 (Aug 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming down the line at Spanish Point.
Right off the bat, the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions from now through the middle of next week. The swell is tiny and weak, plus the wind is all over the place, mostly cross or onshore, keeping things messy. It's a real flat spell, and there's nothing worth paddling out for until we get past the 20th. That's a solid ten days of near-nothing.
Now, the first glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday, the 20th. Tuesday morning, the 20th of August, is your first real window. We're looking at a 5ft swell rolling in from the west, delivering a solid 343 combined wave energy. But the real kicker is the wind – dead calm, glassy conditions. For an exposed reef and point break like Spanish Point, that’s a huge positive. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild. You'll find it clean and lined up, though with a 9-second period, it’s not a super long groundswell, so don't expect those long lulls. This is the standout of the whole outlook. Expect some company though, as crowds are sometimes an issue here.
But hold onto your board, because Friday the 21st of August is where it gets interesting for the big crew. Friday morning we’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the WNW, with a 10-second period, and a massive 1523 combined energy reading. That’s a lot of power. The wind is light and cross, which should keep it from getting totally wrecked. However, at 8ft and being an advanced break, this is purely for experts only. Beginners, stay well clear. The afternoon looks to get chopped up by a stronger cross-onshore wind, so the morning session is your only shot at this size.
Beyond that, the end of the run into the 22nd and onwards drops right back off into slop with onshore winds and fading swell. There's nothing else to get excited about in the second week.
So, to keep it simple: mark your calendar for Thursday the 20th for a clean, fun-size session, and Friday the 21st for a big, powerful morning if you’ve got the skills. Otherwise, it’s a long stretch of waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 91 | 223 | 184 | 168 | 377 | 250 | 289 | 269 | 223 | 212 | 212 | 151 | 118 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 61 | 133 | 80 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:45AM3.93m | 5:02PM4.32m | 5:37AM4.20m | 5:50PM4.58m | 6:23AM4.38m | 6:34PM4.74m | 7:05AM4.46m | 7:15PM4.76m | 7:45AM4.43m | 7:55PM4.64m | 8:23AM4.30m | 8:34PM4.40m | 9:01AM4.10m | 9:13PM4.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:36PM0.19m | 2:02AM-0.04m | 2:14PM0.35m | 2:38AM0.24m | 2:52PM0.59m | 3:14AM0.59m | |||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
8 | 91 | 223 | 184 | 168 | 377 | 250 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 21 | 13 | 61 | 133 | 80 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | W 18 | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 6 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 |
1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 289 | 269 | 223 | 212 | 212 | 151 | 118 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 81 | 6 | 6 | 72 | 6 | 6 | 98 | 81 | 146 | 146 | 146 | 108 | 414 | 58 | 42 | 42 | 11 | 11 | 124 | 0 |
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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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