Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Point surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spanish Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Point in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Spanish Point for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough read for a while.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a pretty grim stretch. From Tuesday the 21st of July right through to the end of the month, the surf is pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, gutless waves mostly under 2 feet, with short, weak periods. The wind is a constant problem too – mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and it’s often blowing a moderate or fresh breeze. The combined swell energy is very weak, barely getting into double digits (32 to 58). It’s just poor conditions day after day, with no real recommendation. It’s a proper blank run.
We don’t get a sniff of anything worthwhile until Friday the 31st of July. That morning, we finally see a shift. The wind swings offshore from the southeast, giving us clean conditions. The swell picks up to 3 feet from the west, and the period stretches to 11 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 250 (moderate), which is a sign of some proper push. This is the standout window of the whole outlook. Spanish Point is a reef and point setup, so a longer-period west swell like this will wrap in nicely, offering long, lined-up waves. It’s advanced-only territory, and crowds are possible, but for a Friday morning with clean conditions, it’s the best you’re going to get.
The rest of the forecast after that Friday morning is a bit of a mixed bag. The following Saturday and Sunday drop back off into small, messy, and windy conditions. There’s a bit of a pulse again on Monday the 3rd of August with 4-foot swell, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, and the energy is only moderate (209), so it won’t be the same quality as that Friday morning.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. For a spot like Spanish Point, which is fairly consistent in its exposure, this long stretch of poor surf is a bit of a bummer, but it won’t last forever. Keep an eye on that Friday morning – that’s your window.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 30 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 47 | 53 | 77 | 154 | 486 | 443 | 826 | 862 | 788 | 533 | 530 | 499 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:14AM3.55m | 11:30PM3.45m | 12:06PM3.36m | 00:30AM3.20m | 1:07PM3.25m | 1:40AM3.08m | 2:15PM3.24m | 2:54AM3.10m | 3:21PM3.34m | 3:58AM3.23m | 4:16PM3.53m | 4:48AM3.42m | 5:01PM3.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:46AM0.92m | 5:10PM1.27m | 5:40AM1.24m | 6:19PM1.47m | 6:50AM1.47m | 7:42PM1.55m | 8:08AM1.56m | 8:56PM1.47m | 9:15AM1.49m | 9:53PM1.30m | 10:07AM1.33m | 10:39PM1.09m | 10:49AM1.14m | 11:18PM0.86m | |||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 30 | 27 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 47 | 53 | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | 533 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 5 | W 9 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 15 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | — | ENE 3 | — | WNW 5 | NE 2 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 3 | W 3 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 77 | 154 | 486 | 443 | 826 | 862 | 788 | — | 530 | 499 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 1048 | 42 | 42 | 291 | 42 | 146 | 402 | 159 | 108 | 752 | 81 | 311 | 701 | 1040 | 394 | 602 | 391 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
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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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