
Surf Forecasts:
Spot x surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 41,554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spot x in the next 16 days are 8.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 28ft (8.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for Spot x.
We’re looking at a solid stretch of southwest groundswell on the horizon, but honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s gonna be a wild ride. The water is sitting at 67° – a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus if you're surfing without a wetsuit.
The first real chance to get wet looks like Wednesday afternoon, August 5th. The swell is a chunky 15 ft out of the WSW with a very long 16-second period, packing serious energy (10651). It’s a proper groundswell, but the wind is a cross-on from the NW at 9 mph, making it a bit choppy. It’s surfable, but far from perfect.
The next few days are pretty much a write-off. Thursday the 6th through Sunday the 10th, the wind is howling, and the swell is just too big for the setup here, with waves hitting 21 ft to 23 ft. Even though the direction is right, with winds hitting 28-31 mph, it’s just dangerous and messy. This is strictly for the kites, not for paddle surfing.
Now, let’s talk about the standout. After a week of chaos, things finally calm down on Wednesday morning, August 12th. We’ve got a 15 ft SW groundswell (15-second period, energy 8707) and the wind goes almost glassy, with a light offshore breeze from the north at only 3 mph. This is the window. The reef should be firing, with clean, lined-up sets. It’s still a big swell for the average punter, so this is one for the experts. The downside? It’s a spot that can get crowded, so expect some company in the water.
The next best chance rolls around on Thursday, August 20th. The morning looks outstanding a 15 ft WSW groundswell (17-second period, energy 11708) with a clean offshore breeze from the NE at 9 mph. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be a bit more particular and better for the reef, but the conditions should be pristine. This one’s a bit further out, so it’s a promising call, but keep an eye on it.
Honestly, the first week is a battle with the wind and size, but that Wednesday morning, August 12th, is the one to circle. The rest is a game of patience.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Sun morning, near gales from the SW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
10651 | 9848 | 7956 | 9085 | 9510 | 7733 | 6926 | 10178 | 19035 | 24989 | 21675 | 13335 | 8675 | 7440 | 8812 | 15920 | 41554 | 24898 | 17292 | 11541 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:24AM0.60m | 4:37AM0.66m | 5:47AM0.72m | 6:48AM0.78m | 7:44AM0.81m | 8:35AM0.82m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.24m | 2:53PM0.14m | 3:14PM0.05m | 3:46PM-0.02m | 4:24PM-0.06m | 5:03PM-0.07m | 5:41PM-0.03m | |||||||||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
10651 | 9848 | 7956 | 9085 | 9510 | 7733 | 6926 | — | — | — | 21675 | 13335 | 8675 | 184 | 154 | — | — | 24898 | 17292 | 11541 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 548 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 17 | — | — | — | WSW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 17 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 8132 | — | — | — | 10178 | 19035 | 24989 | — | — | — | 7440 | 8812 | 15920 | 41554 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 226 | 76 | 230 | 362 | 14 | 212 | 362 | 1909 | 2008 | 2008 | 673 | 75 | 1118 | 362 | 1118 | 2439 | 2439 | 2638 | 20 | 14 |
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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).
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