
Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Point surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, W swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 4,499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s 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 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2527 | 4308 | 3555 | 2710 | 2915 | 2157 | 1793 | 1870 | 1702 | 1248 | 1027 | 819 | 517 | 332 | 384 | 588 | 505 | 2342 | 1543 | 1005 | 617 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:57PM3.32m | 10:18AM3.28m | 10:56PM3.01m | 11:25AM3.05m | 00:20AM2.82m | 12:57PM2.98m | 1:58AM2.86m | 2:23PM3.13m | 3:10AM3.09m | 3:23PM3.40m | 3:57AM3.38m | 4:05PM3.71m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:29PM1.17m | 3:43AM1.42m | 4:17PM1.51m | 4:36AM1.75m | 5:45PM1.78m | 6:34AM1.93m | 8:04PM1.72m | 8:30AM1.78m | 9:12PM1.44m | 9:25AM1.48m | 9:54PM1.10m | 10:04AM1.16m | 10:27PM0.77m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1248 | 1027 | 819 | 517 | 332 | 384 | 588 | 505 | 2342 | 1543 | 1005 | 617 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | W 17 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 214 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2527 | 4308 | 3555 | 2710 | 2915 | 2157 | 1793 | 1870 | 1702 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 602 | 76 | 307 | 320 | 615 | 612 | 148 | 76 | 72 | 6 | 76 | 76 | 73 | 6 | 0 | 76 | 73 | 146 | 11 | 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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