
Surf Forecasts:
Spot x surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 12,778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spot x this week:
The surf forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spot x in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the outlook for Spot x.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up at this reef break. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are blown out by strong winds, with swell already pushing 15ft to 18ft on Sunday, which is just too much for most. The energy is absolutely pumping on Sunday with a combined energy of 23,646, but it’s pure chaos with that wind.
Monday the 27th is still big, around 10ft to 12ft, but the wind is swinging cross-shore, making it lumpy. Not the day to get excited.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 28th morning is your standout. We’ve got a clean 10ft swell from the WSW, with a 14-second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE. The combined energy is 3,514 – that’s solid, moderate-to-strong power. This is excellent surf, but it’s for experienced surfers only. That size and power will be a handful for anyone not used to it. The break is very consistent, so you won’t be waiting around. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no dramas there.
Wednesday the 29th keeps the good run going. Again, clean conditions, especially in the afternoon with a glassy offshore breeze from the ENE. The swell drops a touch to 5ft in the morning, but the period stretches to 17 seconds – that’s a very long groundswell, meaning proper lines and long waits between sets. It’ll be a bit more manageable for intermediates then. The afternoon picks up to 7ft with a 16-second period and clean conditions. Energy is still high at 3,436.
Thursday the 30th morning is another clean morning with 7ft, 14-second swell and offshore winds. The afternoon gets a bit marginal with a light cross-onshore breeze, but it’s still rideable.
Friday the 31st afternoon is a real standout for the experts. The swell is 8ft, but the period is 21 seconds – that’s an incredibly long groundswell. The combined energy is 7,602, which is strong. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is exceptional surf, but that kind of period can make a reef break really wall up, so it’s one for the crew who know what they’re doing.
The first weekend of August, the 1st and 2nd, sees a big jump in size again, with 13ft swell on Saturday, but the wind is cross-off and clean. The energy is massive – 9,319 on Saturday morning. It’s marginal for the break itself, but if you’re a serious charger, that’s a window. Sunday the 2nd gets rain and onshore wind, killing the quality.
From Monday the 3rd through to Thursday the 6th, it’s a total washout. Strong onshore and cross-on winds, gale force at times, with rain and storms. The swell is still 8ft to 12ft, but it’s blown-out junk. The energy is high, but it’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle one.
The second week clears up a bit. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th have big, clean swell with cross-off winds, but it’s still big (10ft to 15ft) and the energy is very strong. The 8th afternoon has a 15ft swell with only a gentle cross-shore wind and an energy reading of 13,505 – that’s a powerful ocean. On Sunday the 9th, it’s a similar story with 15ft, 17-second swell and light winds. These last days are promising for the experienced crew, but the forecast is a bit further out, so keep an eye on it.
Best bet: Tuesday the 28th morning for the clean, strong, consistent swell. And for the experienced, Friday the 31st afternoon for that crazy long-period groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WNW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1073 | 937 | 390 | 704 | 5533 | 12778 | 6399 | 3505 | 2779 | 3781 | 3294 | 2484 | 1521 | 1415 | 2354 | 1871 | 1595 | 1752 | 4589 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:48AM0.68m | 7:29AM0.71m | 8:07AM0.73m | 8:42AM0.75m | 9:13AM0.75m | 9:41AM0.73m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:53PM0.07m | 5:16PM0.06m | 5:39PM0.06m | 6:01PM0.07m | 6:18PM0.09m | 6:28PM0.12m | |||||||||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
1073 | 937 | 341 | 353 | — | 12778 | 6399 | 3505 | 2779 | 3781 | 3294 | 2484 | 1521 | 1042 | 2354 | 1871 | 1595 | 1752 | 4589 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 17 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | — |
— | 106 | 390 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 22 | 220 | 715 | 1091 | 1415 | 1027 | 311 | 1122 | 1337 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 26 | WSW 24 | S 16 | — | — | — |
— | — | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 55 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | WNW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — |
25 | 53 | 131 | 704 | 5533 | 10868 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 155 | 155 | 459 | 551 | 1902 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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Information about the Spot x Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Spot x provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Spot x can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spot x 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 (Spot x) 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 Spot x 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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