Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Point surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 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 Spanish Point has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the first week and a half is a proper struggle. We’re looking at a long dry spell with very little to get excited about. From Monday the 13th right through to late on the 21st, the surf is tiny and the conditions are mostly ordinary. There’s a lot of days with poor surf and scores that tell you to stay home. The wave heights are hovering around 1ft to 2ft, and even when the wind is offshore, the energy is just not there.
The first real sign of life comes on Tuesday the 21st in the morning. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the first time we see clean, surfable conditions after a long gap. The combined energy is still weak at 90, so it’s tiny, but it’s a start.
The best window in the whole outlook is Wednesday the 22nd in the morning. We get a 3ft west swell with a 9-second period and a light offshore breeze from the ESE. The combined energy hits 167, which is moderate energy, and the conditions are clean. This is the pick of the period—small but clean, and at Spanish Point, a reef and point setup, that west swell with offshore wind will produce some fun little waves. It’s the only real window for a decent session.
The water temperature is sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
After that, we get a few more small pulses, but the wind turns messy. By the 28th, the swell pushes up to 5ft to 5ft from the WSW, and the combined energy jumps to 322 and 433, which is strong energy. But the wind is onshore or cross-onshore and fresh, so it’s going to be lumpy and blown out. That 5ft+ size also means it’s getting into the territory where it’s only for the experienced crew, and with that onshore wind, it’s not going to be pretty.
Honestly, if you’re keen, the Wednesday morning of the 22nd is your best bet. There’s a long gap before that, and after it, the quality drops again. It’s not a classic forecast, but that one morning could be a nice little session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 39 | 51 | 50 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:09PM4.32m | 5:44AM4.20m | 6:01PM4.54m | 6:36AM4.33m | 6:50PM4.67m | 7:25AM4.38m | 7:37PM4.70m | 8:12AM4.32m | 8:22PM4.60m | 8:57AM4.18m | 9:07PM4.39m | 9:41AM3.99m | 9:52PM4.09m | 10:26AM3.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:26PM0.21m | 11:43AM0.39m | 00:15AM-0.02m | 12:31PM0.28m | 1:02AM-0.14m | 1:16PM0.27m | 1:48AM-0.13m | 2:00PM0.35m | 2:32AM0.01m | 2:44PM0.51m | 3:15AM0.25m | 3:29PM0.74m | 3:59AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 |
 | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | 9:50 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 |
| kJ | 26 | 39 | 51 | 50 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 18 | W 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | NNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 3 | W 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | NW 5 | — | W 10 | NW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 12 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 2 | NE 2 | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 108 | 87 | 108 | 87 | 127 | 630 | 42 | 42 | 578 | 42 | 313 | 569 | 42 | 11 |
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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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