Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Point surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, W swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Point in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a look at the coming 16 days for Spanish Point.
Straight up, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a tough run. For the next several days, the surf is just not cooperating. The swell is small, the wind is messy, and the conditions are consistently poor. We’re looking at a long stretch of mediocre to no surf through the end of August and into the first week of September. There’s a real gap here, with day after day of “poor surf conditions” and low scores. The water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock, but that’s about the only plus.
The action finally starts to show some life around the 5th of September. Saturday morning we’ve got a solid 8 ft swell rolling in from the west with a nice 11-second period, giving it some good energy (1439). The wind is light and offshore, which is a dream for clean faces. But here’s the catch – the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. At that size, with a long period groundswell, Spanish Point is gonna be a heavy, powerful beast. This is experts-only territory. The water temp anomaly isn’t given for this session, but the signs are there for a serious session if you’ve got the skills.
The next real standout comes on the 10th of September. Thursday morning we’re looking at a 10 ft swell from the west-southwest, with a 10-second period and a massive 1931 energy reading. The kicker? The wind is glassy – dead calm from the south-southeast. That’s about as perfect as it gets for wind. Again, the wave comment says it’s too big for this break, so this is a heavy, heavy day. Only for the most experienced. The afternoon still holds a 8 ft swell from the west with a long 11-second period and 1732 energy, but a light onshore wind creeps in, so it’ll be a little less perfect.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week brings some serious size, but it’s only for the hardcore crew. The best of the best is the morning of the 10th of September – that glassy, 10 ft west-southwest swell is the standout. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 27 | 88 | 81 | 57 | 22 | 14 | 52 | 9 | 8 | 40 | 189 | 138 | 140 | 550 | 535 | 506 | 724 | 419 | 265 | 156 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:16PM4.01m | 5:41AM3.87m | 5:49PM4.23m | 6:13AM4.07m | 6:21PM4.39m | 6:45AM4.21m | 6:53PM4.47m | 7:16AM4.28m | 7:25PM4.46m | 7:49AM4.28m | 8:00PM4.36m | 8:24AM4.19m | 8:38PM4.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:06AM0.89m | 11:31PM0.53m | 11:38AM0.65m | 00:01AM0.30m | 12:08PM0.46m | 00:30AM0.13m | 12:39PM0.34m | 1:00AM0.05m | 1:10PM0.29m | 1:31AM0.07m | 1:43PM0.32m | 2:04AM0.19m | 2:19PM0.44m | 2:39AM0.40m | |||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WSW 4 | W 7 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 8 |
| kJ | 29 | 27 | 88 | 81 | 57 | 22 | 11 | — | 5 | 8 | 40 | 189 | 138 | 140 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 156 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | WNW 4 | W 7 | — | NE 3 | NW 7 | — | NE 6 | — | W 9 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 14 | 52 | — | 2 | 11 | — | 2 | — | 550 | 535 | 506 | 724 | 419 | 265 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 42 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 108 | 145 | 81 | 266 | 108 | 229 | 78 | 6 | 81 | 148 | 76 | 313 | 399 | 631 | 602 | 81 |
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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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