Surf Forecasts:
Spot x surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 12,791 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spot x in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next few weeks at Spot x. We've got a solid run of south-west groundswell coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. It's not all bad news, but you'll need to pick your moments carefully.
The water is sitting at 66°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.
The first real standout is actually a bit of a wait. The early part of the forecast is a bit of a write-off thanks to strong winds. Wednesday the 26th kicks off with a big 15 ft swell from the WSW, but it's got a 12 mph cross-on wind, making it choppy and messy – not worth the paddle. Thursday and Friday are much the same with fresh cross-shore winds keeping things lumpy. The combined energy is massive, hitting 13576 on Wednesday morning, but it's all for nothing with that wind.
We then have a few days of average conditions. Saturday the 29th shows some promise with a 7 ft to 10 ft SW groundswell and clean conditions thanks to a cross-off E wind. The combined energy drops to around 2992, but it's tidy. Sunday the 30th is similar with a 10 ft WSW swell and a light NE wind, making for clean waves. The energy is still strong at 5729. These are okay, but not the best of the run.
The pick of the entire forecast, and the one you want to circle, is Monday the 7th of September. The morning session is looking exceptional. We've got a 12 ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period – that's proper long-period groundswell, full of energy. The combined energy is a massive 7961. But the real kicker is the glassy conditions, with a 3 mph SSE wind. That's as clean as it gets. This is a serious swell, over 8 ft, so it's strictly for the experienced crew. The long period will also mean clean lines, but at a beach break it might wall up a bit, so pick your peak wisely.
If you can't make that Monday, Tuesday the 8th of September morning is another solid option. It's a 15 ft WSW swell, with a 16-second period, and a clean cross-off N wind at 12 mph. The energy is huge at 9057. Again, this is big, powerful swell for experts only.
The tail end of the run has a few more big swells, but the wind turns messy again. Wednesday the 9th of September morning sees a 18 ft monster with a cross-on wind, so it's a no-go, but the afternoon might clean up a little with a lighter S wind. By Thursday the 10th, the swell is still a solid 13 ft from the WSW, but the cross-on wind comes back in the afternoon.
Stay sharp, pick your window, and don't be afraid to wait for that Monday glass-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13576 | 12791 | 9408 | 6691 | 5020 | 2084 | 1197 | 769 | 455 | 1904 | 4589 | 5488 | 5729 | 4121 | 3211 | 3509 | 4819 | 3837 | 3204 | 2515 | 2258 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | on |
High Tide | 8:31AM0.71m | 9:03AM0.69m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:03PM0.11m | 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 | |||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 13576 | 12791 | 9408 | 6691 | 5020 | 2084 | 1197 | 769 | 455 | 1904 | 4589 | 5488 | 5729 | 4121 | 3211 | 3509 | 4819 | 3837 | 3204 | 2515 | 2258 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 16 | 60 | 260 | 1088 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 25 | WSW 24 | WSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 54 | 308 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 135 | 187 | 119 | 165 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 78 | 4 | 1324 | 78 | 14 | 1688 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 196 | 55 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
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