
Surf Forecasts:
Spot x surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 5,067 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 16s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up at Spot x.
Right off the bat, this is a run that builds late, so don’t expect to paddle out tomorrow and have it all firing. We’ve got a solid, consistent reef break here, exposed to the south-west swell, and it’s a spot that handles that direction really well. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is about 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, but a touch of summer warmth still hanging around.
The first real standout window opens on Wednesday the 22nd of July. Morning and afternoon both look clean with a solid 12ft SW groundswell pumping in on a 14-second period. That energy reading is massive at (3901) – it’s got some serious weight behind it. The cross-off wind from the ESE is a big tick. This is one for experienced surfers only, though – that size and the reef combo will be too much for the average punter. Crowds are *possible* here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself, but with that quality, you’ll be too busy smiling to care.
Thursday the 23rd holds steady but drops a fraction – 8ft in the morning with clean offshore from the NE, easing to 8ft by the afternoon. The energy is still strong (2424). Again, excellent conditions, but keep it for the crew who know what they’re doing.
After that, we hit a lull. Friday the 24th is smaller and a bit messy with the cross-off wind, and Saturday the 25th gets blown out by a strong 30 km/h cross-shore that will chop things up. That’s a write-off.
Sunday the 26th is a complete no-go: strong onshore winds at 45 km/h and a messy 15ft swell. Don’t even bother looking at it.
We get a brief reprieve on Monday the 27th – the swell is back up to 10ft with a nice 13-second period and a clean cross-off wind from the SE (energy at 3257). It’s surfable, but the conditions are still a bit marginal for the morning session.
Now, the next true standout that gets me stoked is Tuesday the 28th of July. We’ve got clean 8ft SW groundswell and offshore winds from the NE in the morning. That’s the kind of combo that makes the reef line up perfectly. Energy is still high (2684). Afternoon is a bit lighter with a cross-off, but the morning is the pick of that day.
Then it gets weird. From Wednesday the 29th, the wind kicks up again and stays bad for a long stretch – strong cross-onshore and onshore winds, rain showers, and wild, jumbled swell. The energy readings get huge, like on Sunday the 2nd of August when it hits over 20,000 (20714) with an 18ft SW groundswell on a 19-second period. That’s big, proper heavy water, but the wind is wrecking it. It’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing setup.
Hang in there, because the final day that shows serious promise is Tuesday the 4th of August. Morning has clean 6ft SW groundswell with an offshore breeze from the East, and then the *afternoon* is the real gem: glassy conditions with an 12ft NW windswell turning on with an 8-second period. That short period and glassy surface will give you some fun, punchy waves. Energy is strong (3438) and it’s a very clean option for experienced surfers.
Wednesday the 5th has more size – 16ft – but a cross-shore wind makes it messy and one for the brave only. The following days are big and messy again.
So, to wrap it up: if you’re an experienced surfer, your best bets are Wednesday the 22nd of July for that big, clean, powerful SW groundswell, and Tuesday the 4th of August for that glassy afternoon session with the short-period punch. There’s a long gap of junk in between, but those two windows are worth marking on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the E by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3901 | 4370 | 3594 | 2424 | 1864 | 1326 | 773 | 695 | 811 | 983 | 848 | 561 | 4389 | 4819 | 4576 | 3257 | 3644 | 3247 | 2323 | 1862 | 1210 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:22AM0.61m | 6:05AM0.65m | 6:48AM0.68m | 7:29AM0.71m | 8:07AM0.73m | 8:42AM0.75m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM0.16m | 4:15PM0.12m | 4:32PM0.09m | 4:53PM0.07m | 5:16PM0.06m | 5:39PM0.06m | 6:01PM0.07m | ||||||||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | N 6 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
3901 | 4370 | 3594 | 2424 | 1864 | 1326 | 773 | 695 | 811 | 983 | 848 | 477 | 6 | 588 | 4576 | 3257 | 3644 | 3247 | 2323 | 1862 | 1210 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | W 16 | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 25 | WSW 23 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
— | — | — | — | 7 | 60 | 86 | 122 | — | 106 | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 53 | 361 | 825 | 1042 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 5 | W 6 | SW 11 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 |
— | — | — | 12 | — | — | 13 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 52 | 561 | 4389 | 4819 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 170 | 459 | 530 | 1688 | 75 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 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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