Surf Forecasts:
Spot x surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 6,353 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spot x in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk about it.
We got surf on the horizon, but we're gonna have to sift through some messy, wind-whipped ocean to find the good stuff. First couple of days, it's pretty junky, but keep the faith. There are a couple of proper waves in the mix if you play it smart.
Your first real shot is Saturday, August 30th, in the morning. The wind finally drops out and goes light offshore from the northeast, and we've got a solid 10ft of west-southwest groundswell with a long 17-second period. That's real deal energy, reading strong at (6043). This is the one to circle. The offshore wind will have it looking glassy, but that size and power on a reef like Spot X is strictly for the experienced crew. It's not a spot for the timid on the best of days, and this is a serious session. Don't even think about it if you're not comfortable in heavy water.
That afternoon, it eases off a touch with lighter winds, but the morning is the time to go.
Then the wind turns westerly and onshore from August 31st through September 1st, and it just turns to slop. The swell is still there, but the quality is gone. The 2nd is even rougher with onshore winds and rain. Honestly, this stretch looks better for kitesurfing than paddle surfing. Forget your board.
The ocean takes a breath after that, winds ease, but it never really gets clean. There's a lot of lumpy, cross-shore chop. The best of this messy period is the morning of Friday, September 4th. We got a 10ft southwest swell with a clean cross-off breeze. Energy is moderate at (3732), but the wind will keep it from being a total waste. Still too big for beginners, though.
Now, get ready for a proper storm on Saturday, September 5th. 70 km/h southwesterly gale-force winds and rain. It's going to be a total write-off. Don't even look at the ocean.
It takes another day to settle, and Sunday the 6th ends up small and weak, not worth the paddle.
Looking further out, into the second week, it's less certain, but there's a glimmer. Monday morning, September 7th, looks clean with light winds, but the swell drops right off. You might get a soft 5ft wave, but there's not much energy behind it.
The one to keep an eye on is the morning of Thursday, September 11th. It's more than a week away, so don't book your flights yet, but the long-range charts are hinting at another solid pulse. We're looking at a 10-12ft west-southwest swell, 16-second period, and strong energy at (7471). The wind is forecast to be light, which would make it prime. If this materializes, it could be just as good as the 30th, maybe even better. It's a promising call, but a long ways out.
So, to wrap it up: The standout sessions are the morning of Saturday, August 30th, and the potential morning of Thursday, September 11th. The water is running about 2°F warmer than average for this time of year, which is a little something extra. It's not gonna be easy getting to the good waves, but they're out there.
See you in the water.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
5216 | 2740 | 1500 | 902 | 512 | 1904 | 4536 | 5868 | 6043 | 4267 | 2997 | 3814 | 2999 | 4877 | 3361 | 3122 | 2344 | 2459 | 3347 | 4654 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:40PM0.34m | 9:34AM0.66m | 11:21PM0.37m | 10:03AM0.60m | 11:15PM0.42m | 10:30AM0.52m | 11:17PM0.48m | 10:51AM0.43m | 11:29PM0.54m | 10:36AM0.34m | 11:51PM0.60m | 00:24AM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM0.14m | 2:00AM0.33m | 5:12PM0.19m | 3:12AM0.32m | 5:11PM0.23m | 4:16AM0.31m | 5:04PM0.27m | 5:23AM0.30m | 4:46PM0.30m | 6:49AM0.30m | 3:50PM0.29m | 1:45PM0.22m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | — |
5216 | 2740 | 1500 | 902 | 512 | 1904 | 4536 | 5868 | 6043 | 4267 | 2997 | 3814 | 2999 | 4877 | 3361 | 3122 | 2344 | 2459 | 3347 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 21 | S 8 | SW 20 | SSE 6 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 9 | 11 | 60 | 53 | 1088 | — | — | — | — | 664 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 24 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 16 | 54 | 255 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | S 5 | ENE 4 | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 |
256 | 144 | — | 85 | 4 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | 75 | 261 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4654 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1688 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 14 | 362 | 362 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 77 | 362 | 362 | 14 |
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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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