Surf Forecasts:
Spot x surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with 10,963 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a massive, powerful groundswell pumping in from the WSW for Spot x, and it’s going to be a wild ride. This is a reef break that is very consistent and exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might ditch the booties.
The week kicks off on Wednesday, August 19th, with a solid 15 ft swell, but the wind is howling onshore from the WSW. The combined energy is massive at 8648, so it’s a powerful, messy ocean. Not really a paddle session, honestly – this looks more like a kite-surfing setup.
The real standout here is Friday morning, August 21st. You’ve got a 12 ft WSW swell, but the wind is glassy – dead calm from the NE. For a reef break, that is a dream. The period is 14 seconds, a proper groundswell, but at this size, it’s only for experts. It will be clean and powerful, but you need to know what you’re doing. That is the best the forecast offers.
Thursday morning, August 27th is another one to circle. The swell drops a touch to 12 ft from the SW, but the wind is clean cross-off from the East. At 8980 energy, it’s still pumping and clean. Good for experienced surfers.
Later in the run, Sunday afternoon, August 30th gets an exceptional call for experts. 10 ft of WSW swell, 18-second period – that is very long period energy, so it will really stand up on the reef. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNE, keeping it clean. Crowds are possible at this spot, so expect company if you paddle out.
Be warned: late August and early September have some grim days. Big winds and onshores trash the quality. Tuesday, August 25th is a write-off with 19 mph onshore winds. Wednesday, September 3rd is another lumpy, choppy mess with 15 ft and cross-on winds. Not for the faint-hearted.
So, if you’re an expert, the glassy Friday the 21st and the long-period Sunday the 30th are your windows. Everyone else should pick the cleaner days around the 27th. Stay safe.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
9944 | 9256 | 6515 | 6308 | 5735 | 4720 | 4720 | 2565 | 3794 | 3137 | 2202 | 2757 | 2248 | 3372 | 2681 | 1883 | 988 | 436 | 796 | 2849 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:23AM0.59m | 3:49AM0.60m | 5:28AM0.62m | 6:30AM0.65m | 7:16AM0.68m | 7:56AM0.70m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM0.17m | 3:18PM0.13m | 3:36PM0.10m | 3:55PM0.08m | 4:15PM0.07m | 4:34PM0.07m | 4:51PM0.09m | |||||||||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 9 | WSW 13 |
9944 | 9256 | 6515 | 6308 | 5735 | 4720 | 4720 | 2565 | 3794 | 3137 | 2202 | 2757 | 2248 | 3372 | 2681 | 1883 | 988 | 414 | 424 | 2849 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | S 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | 142 | 1273 | 2490 | — | — | 128 | 603 | 1393 | — | — | — | 108 | 436 | 796 | 1524 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 92 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 34 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 75 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 141 |
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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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