
Surf Forecasts:
Spot x surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 14,057 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. 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+) | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about the next stretch at Spot x. It’s a reef break, very consistent, exposed to the west-southwest, and it’s built for that direction. We’ve got a wild couple of weeks ahead, with some serious juice, but also some real windows of greatness if you pick your moments.
The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for late July, so a springy might not even be needed for a while. The main story is the swell – it’s pulsing from the SW and WSW for the whole period. There’s a lot of power in the water, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor between magic and messy.
The first real opportunity kicks off on Saturday afternoon, the 1st of August. The swell is a solid 15ft from the southwest with a long 16-second period, and the energy is strong, checking in at 9370. It’s cross-shore with a gentle breeze, so it’ll be a little lumpy but far from horrible. It’s a better prospect than the morning, which was choppier at 13ft with a moderate cross-onshore.
Then we get to the standout. Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, is where you want to be. We’ve got a clean 10ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is offshore from the northeast at 12 mph. That’s the recipe for some proper, lined-up reef waves. The energy is moderate at 3475, but the conditions will make it feel a whole lot better. This is the pick of the first week. Get on it early.
Monday the 3rd also looks fantastic. The swell eases a bit to 6ft in the morning, but it’s glassy with a slight air, and the energy is a weak 1426. The afternoon bumps up to 7ft with the same 16-second period, still glassy. This is clean, user-friendly surf. Not the biggest, but pure and perfect for getting your fill.
Now, brace yourselves. From Tuesday the 4th through the weekend, it gets wild and woolly. The swell stays big, 10ft to 18ft, but the wind swings onshore and gets strong. We’re looking at fresh to strong cross-onshore winds and poor, lumpy conditions. This stretch is blown out. The energy is massive, with values like 6758, 13652, and up to 21463, but it’s all for nothing when it’s like that. If you’re a kite surfer, this might be your time, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go. This messy, blown-out period runs from the 4th right through to the 9th.
After that chaos, things start to settle. Sunday the 9th sees the swell peak at a huge 26ft, but it’s still onshore and unruly. Monday the 10th of August is our next big moment. The swell is still a meaty 15ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the wind is light cross-offshore from the southeast. The energy is strong at 8402, and the forecast flags it as exceptional for experts. This is the other big standout. It’ll be powerful, but clean. This is one for the experienced crew only, as anything over 8ft is expert territory. After that, the swell drops back down to the 10ft range on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the wind goes onshore again, gale-force at times, making it a write-off.
Looking further out, the second week is a bit of a tease. The swell stays solid, with a big pulse arriving from the 13th onwards. The energy readings are huge, hitting 21062 and even 53278, which is very strong energy. But the wind remains predominantly cross-onshore and strong, keeping the surf messy and blown out. There are some promising windows on the horizon, but it’s a long way out and the long-range outlook is less certain. Keep your eyes peeled, but don’t hold your breath.
So, to sum it up: Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 10th are your days. Mark them in the calendar. The rest is either a washout or for the big-wave chargers when it settles just right.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
6365 | 6687 | 5842 | 9370 | 5914 | 3475 | 2800 | 2197 | 1358 | 2054 | 2296 | 6758 | 5369 | 5174 | 9888 | 9110 | 9635 | 9216 | 13652 | 12951 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | off | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:27AM0.64m | 1:49AM0.36m | 10:44AM0.57m | 1:37AM0.41m | 10:50AM0.49m | 1:49AM0.47m | 10:11AM0.40m | 2:24AM0.54m | 3:24AM0.60m | 4:37AM0.66m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.16m | 6:31PM0.20m | 3:49AM0.36m | 6:28PM0.23m | 5:27AM0.38m | 6:20PM0.26m | 7:31AM0.39m | 5:48PM0.28m | 3:22PM0.24m | 2:53PM0.14m | ||||||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — | — |
6365 | — | 5842 | 9370 | 5914 | 3475 | 2800 | 2197 | 1358 | 2054 | 2296 | 6758 | 5369 | 5174 | 9888 | 9110 | 9635 | 9216 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | — | 1294 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
191 | 6687 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | 331 | 13652 | 12951 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 486 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 362 | 259 | 212 | 212 | 230 | 631 | 362 | 1688 |
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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).
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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