Surf Forecasts:
Spot x surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,498 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 (Sep 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Spot x.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a long stretch of ugly weather and messy swell. The first surfable day that even looks halfway decent is Thursday the 4th of September, and even then it’s a bit of a dog. The forecast opens with a whole lot of nothing for the first few days: Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September are write-offs, with onshore winds and lumpy, poor surf. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are no better – strong cross-onshore winds and a lot of energy in the water (combined energy of all swells directed here hitting 3843 on Wednesday morning and 5726 on Thursday morning), but it’s all blown out and messy. Honestly, it’s a grim start.
We finally get a window of opportunity on Friday the 4th of September. The morning is still a write-off with poor conditions, but the afternoon shows a glimmer. The swell is big, pushing 16 ft from the SW with a long period of 16 seconds, and the wind eases to a gentle breeze. The combined energy is massive (12303), so there’s plenty of power, but it’s still cross-onshore and fairly choppy. It’s a marginal call, but the rating is a 6, so it’s the best we’ve seen so far. This is for the experienced crew only – 16 ft is expert territory. The direction is right on the money for the optimum swell direction (WSW), so the break will be handling it.
After that, Saturday the 5th of September is a total mess again with near gale-force winds and the swell jumping to 20 ft. Forget it. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are still big and lumpy, with fresh cross-onshore winds. The real standout, though, comes on Monday the 7th of September in the afternoon. The swell is 12 ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 20 seconds. The combined energy is off the charts at 18781. The wind is a gentle breeze, cross-onshore, but the forecast notes say the swell is too big for this break. So, while it’s a powerful, clean-looking groundswell, it’s not happening.
The absolute best of the entire 16-day run is Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning sees a 13 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 8604, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. The forecast is calling it exceptional for expert surfers – a 9 out of 10. The afternoon is a little smaller at 12 ft but still clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the north. This is the one to circle if you’ve got the skills. The break is a reef, so it will handle the long period and big size well. The water temp is 65°, which is about normal for the time of year.
After that, the quality drops off. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th of September are marginal with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. Friday the 11th of September has a nice clean morning with a 8 ft SW swell and a light offshore breeze from the NE, giving a 5 out of 10 for experienced surfers. The weekend of the 12th and 13th is mixed – Saturday the 12th is small and marginal, but Sunday the 13th sees a 13 ft swell with a combined energy of 7978, though it’s cross-onshore and choppy.
The final standout is Monday the 14th of September. The morning has a 10 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, combined energy of 4324, and a glassy offshore breeze from the NE. It’s clean and excellent for experienced surfers, earning a 5. This is a solid option for the second week. Tuesday the 15th of September morning is also decent: 8 ft SW swell, light offshore breeze, clean, and a 5. So the second week has some promise, but it’s not as clean or as powerful as that Tuesday the 8th.
The whole run is very consistent, but the wind is the enemy for most of it. The one true standout is Tuesday the 8th of September morning. If you’re good enough for 13 ft, that’s the day. For the rest of us, Monday the 14th of September morning looks like a solid, clean session.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri afternoon, gales from the SW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3428 | 3075 | 4299 | 2969 | 2907 | 3563 | 3843 | 3668 | 4432 | 5726 | 5528 | 6227 | 13437 | 12303 | 6665 | 3601 | 8893 | 9013 | 7496 | 5837 | 9557 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:51AM0.43m | 11:29PM0.54m | 10:36AM0.34m | 11:51PM0.60m | 00:24AM0.64m | 1:24AM0.66m | 3:50AM0.67m | 5:36AM0.70m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:46PM0.30m | 6:49AM0.30m | 3:50PM0.29m | 1:45PM0.22m | 1:47PM0.13m | 2:16PM0.05m | 2:49PM0.00m | 3:24PM-0.02m | |||||||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 |
3428 | 3075 | 4299 | 2969 | 2907 | 3563 | 3843 | 3668 | 4432 | 5726 | 5528 | — | 13437 | 12303 | 6665 | 3601 | — | 9013 | 7496 | 5837 | 9557 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 19 | SW 17 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 96 | 2683 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | WNW 7 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — |
28 | 233 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6227 | — | — | — | 628 | 8893 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 362 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 78 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 212 | 413 | 1688 | 14 | 20 | 212 | 2654 | 2174 | 78 | 362 | 362 | 362 |
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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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