Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Point surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Point over the next 16 days.
Alright, mate, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for the imperial crew.
You’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch at Spanish Point. The first bit of surf worth talking about is Thursday afternoon, July 9th, but it’s nothing to write home about. A 4ft west swell with a 9-second period, but the wind is onshore from the west at 10 km/h. The combined energy is 224 (moderate), but the conditions are just marginal. The water’s at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The one window that might get you out of bed is Friday morning, July 10th. The swell drops to 3ft from the west-northwest, but the period stretches to 11 seconds, giving it some decent shape. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the north-northeast at 10 km/h, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is 241 (moderate). It’s not a standout, but it’s the best on offer. After that, it’s a long stretch of nothing. From Saturday, July 11th, through to Thursday, July 16th, the swell is tiny—between 0.6ft and 2ft—with periods all over the place. The wind is mostly offshore or glassy, but there’s just no push. The energy drops to single digits and low double digits (weak), so it’s a total write-off.
Then, from Friday, July 17th, the swell tries to build again, but the wind swings hard onshore from the northwest. By Sunday, July 19th, the swell hits 6ft from the west-northwest with an 8-second period, and the combined energy rockets up to 384 (strong). But with a strong breeze blowing at 25 mph, it’s going to be a messy, lumpy, cross-onshore disaster. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The same story continues: plenty of swell energy (often in the 300-400 range) but always with a cross-onshore or onshore wind.
For a reef and point break that likes a west swell, the direction is right, but the wind is the enemy. The crowds are only sometimes an issue, but nobody will be out there in these conditions. If you’re desperate, Friday morning, July 10th, is the one to check, but keep your hopes low. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 21 | W 21 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 224 | 185 | 153 | 230 | 142 | 79 | 56 | 34 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 39 | 50 | 48 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 1:20AM3.49m | 2:02PM3.64m | 2:33AM3.58m | 3:09PM3.82m | 3:43AM3.77m | 4:12PM4.06m | 4:47AM4.00m | 5:09PM4.32m | 5:44AM4.20m | 6:01PM4.54m | 6:36AM4.33m | 6:50PM4.67m | 7:25AM4.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM1.27m | 7:40AM1.06m | 8:25PM1.11m | 8:54AM0.95m | 9:34PM0.83m | 9:57AM0.77m | 10:33PM0.51m | 10:53AM0.56m | 11:26PM0.21m | 11:43AM0.39m | 00:15AM-0.02m | 12:31PM0.28m | 1:02AM-0.14m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 |
 | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | 9:53 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 224 | 185 | 88 | 230 | 142 | 79 | 56 | 34 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 39 | 50 | 48 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | W 21 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 30 | 153 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 2 | — | — | NNE 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 11 | 0 | 87 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 73 | 74 | 131 | 578 | 108 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 87 | 87 | 108 | 87 |
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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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