
Surf Forecasts:
Spot x surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 10,998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 5.0m 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get stuck into the outlook for Spot x.
We've got a solid run of surf on the horizon, but it's a tale of two halves. The first week or so offers some excellent, manageable waves, especially for the more experienced crew. The second week really kicks up a notch with some serious size, but a lot of it is going to be blowing out or just too big for comfort. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a pleasant start.
Right out of the gate, Friday the 24th afternoon is looking sweet. The swell is a clean 5 ft from the SW, and with a light NNE cross-off breeze, it's going to be glassy. The combined energy is moderate (805), and the 12-second period is a nice, solid groundswell. This is a perfect warm-up.
Saturday the 25th is a bit of a write-off. The morning is blown out by a strong N wind at 19 mph, and by the afternoon the wind shifts and the conditions get lumpy. Sunday the 26th is a flat-out no-go for paddle surfing. We’ve got a massive 15 ft to 16 ft SW swell, but it’s being hammered by a strong onshore wind. The wave energy is seriously high (5,649 to 10,998), but it’s a washing machine. This would be a kite surfer's dream, not a surfer's.
Monday the 27th sees the swell dropping to 10 ft to 12 ft, but the wind is still cross-shore and messy. There are some rideable waves, but the quality is poor.
Now, here’s where it gets good for the experienced folks. Tuesday the 28th is the standout of the first week. The morning is a dream: 10 ft of SW groundswell at 14 seconds, with a clean offshore breeze from the ENE. The wave energy is strong (3,346), and the conditions are described as "excellent for experienced surfers." The afternoon is just as good with a lighter cross-off breeze. If you’ve got the chops, this is the day.
Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th continue the good run. Wednesday morning has a 5 ft swell with a very long 17-second period, which is a proper groundswell, but it might be a bit straight for the beach. The afternoon is a better bet with 7 ft and a clean offshore wind. Thursday afternoon is another beauty: 5 ft of SW swell with a massive 19-second period, glassy with a cross-off breeze. The wave energy is still strong (3,266).
Friday the 31st holds good conditions again, with both morning and afternoon sessions offering clean, 8 ft SW swell. The afternoon is the pick with a gentle cross-off breeze.
Now for the absolute standout of the entire forecast. Saturday the 1st of August is the one to circle. The morning session is firing: 12 ft of SW groundswell at a long 17 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze. The wave energy is very strong (6,786). This is rated as "exceptional for expert surfers." It’s big, powerful, and clean. The afternoon is a close second at 10 ft with a light offshore. This is a day for the big-wave crew.
Sunday the 2nd of August brings a storm risk and a strong N wind, which will mess up the 7 ft to 8 ft swell. The morning might be okay, but the afternoon is a write-off with onshore winds and lumpy conditions.
The second week from Monday the 3rd onward is a real mixed bag. The swell is constantly pumping, but the wind is all over the place. Monday the 3rd is blown out, and Tuesday the 4th has a 13 ft to 20 ft swell but with a cross-onshore wind, making it a messy, choppy mess.
From Wednesday the 5th through Saturday the 8th, the ocean goes absolutely nuts. We’re talking 23 ft to 26 ft SW swell with wave energy readings of 10,637 to 39,801. This is only for the most hardcore big-wave chargers and even then, the wind is often onshore, making it a dangerous, blown-out slop. A few days have favorable wind but the swell is "too big for this break," so it’s a miss. Friday the 7th afternoon and Saturday the 8th also have clean cross-off winds, but with 13 ft to 26 ft of swell, it’s still a very serious ocean.
In short, don't miss the 28th of July or the 1st of August. Everything else is either a gamble or for the truly insane.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, 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 SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 12 | 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 15 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
683 | 1073 | 937 | 390 | 792 | 5649 | 10998 | 6306 | 3505 | 2918 | 3728 | 3126 | 2357 | 1619 | 1415 | 2175 | 1622 | 1650 | 1745 | 4090 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:48AM0.68m | 7:29AM0.71m | 8:07AM0.73m | 8:42AM0.75m | 9:13AM0.75m | 9:41AM0.73m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:32PM0.09m | 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 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 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 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
683 | 1073 | 937 | 311 | 353 | — | 10998 | 6306 | 3505 | 2918 | 3728 | 3126 | 2357 | 1619 | 959 | 2175 | 1622 | 1650 | 1521 | 4090 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | — | SW 17 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | — |
122 | — | 106 | 390 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 22 | 220 | 715 | 1078 | 1415 | 23 | 311 | 1122 | 1745 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 26 | WSW 24 | NNE 5 | S 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 56 | 8 | 42 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 7 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 5 | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 |
30 | 25 | 55 | 111 | 792 | 5649 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 25 | — | 24 | 41 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 155 | 170 | 486 | 530 | 1688 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 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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