
Surf Forecasts:
Spot x surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,504 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Spot x over the next couple of weeks. There’s a big, long-period groundswell on the way, but it’s going to take its time to get here and we’ve got a fair bit of weather to deal with before we see the goods.
The forecast kicks off on Sunday the 6th of September with some serious size already in the water, but it’s messy. An 8ft swell from the WSW with a long 17-second period is hitting the reef, but a fresh cross-shore breeze is making it lumpy. It’s got that powerful deep-water energy (6203), but it’s not clean. Water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner suit.
The standout window is going to be Monday morning the 7th. That 12ft SW groundswell, with a 16-second period, is pumping and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is massive (6018), and it’s going to be clean. This is expert territory – that size on a reef with that much power isn’t for the faint-hearted. Tuesday morning the 8th is also a serious contender, with a 13ft SW swell, same 16-second period, and a moderate cross-offshore breeze, giving you clean, heaving waves. The energy is cranked up to 8050. Tuesday afternoon looks mint too, with the wind turning offshore and dropping to a light breeze, holding up that 12ft swell. These two days are the real deal, but only for the experienced crew.
The pattern stays solid through to Wednesday the 9th, with a 10ft WSW swell and a fresh offshore wind in the morning keeping things clean, though it’s a touch smaller. After that, the wind starts to turn on us. Thursday and Friday are still seeing a decent 7ft to 7ft WSW swell, but the wind is cross or onshore, putting a chop on it. The energy is still moderate to strong (around 1800 to 4000), but the quality drops right off.
Then we hit a rough patch from Saturday the 12th through to Sunday the 20th. The swell sticks around, often between 8ft and 13ft, but the wind is almost constantly onshore or cross-onshore, sometimes howling at 18-25 mph. It’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess for paddle surfing – honestly, this setup looks far more interesting for the kite crew. A couple of mornings around the 14th and 15th offer a brief respite with light winds and clean conditions on an 12ft and 8ft swell, but it’s short-lived.
The final week gets wild but ugly. From the 18th onwards, the swell size goes nuclear, hitting 18ft on the 20th and 21st with energy readings over 20,000 and 16,000. But the wind is howling onshore or straight on at 18-25 mph. It’s way too big for this break anyway, and the conditions will be dangerous and unsurfable.
So, to boil it down: the absolute best on offer is Monday morning the 7th and Tuesday the 8th. That’s your window for clean, heavy, expert-only reef surf. After that, you’re chasing scraps in the wind until the next big one blows through, but it’s not worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3378 | 9105 | 6018 | 5268 | 6537 | 8050 | 7037 | 5252 | 3750 | 3361 | 2336 | 1667 | 1447 | 1546 | 1470 | 2832 | 3982 | 3504 | 3560 | 3495 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:47AM0.73m | 7:44AM0.73m | 8:33AM0.71m | 00:03AM0.36m | 9:18AM0.66m | 11:01PM0.38m | 9:58AM0.58m | 10:44PM0.43m | 10:33AM0.49m | 10:37PM0.50m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:24PM-0.02m | 3:58PM-0.01m | 4:29PM0.03m | 4:54PM0.10m | 1:33AM0.36m | 5:08PM0.18m | 3:04AM0.32m | 5:00PM0.27m | 4:06AM0.30m | 4:22PM0.32m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
2519 | 9105 | 6018 | 5268 | 6537 | 8050 | 7037 | 5252 | 3750 | 3361 | 2336 | 1667 | 1447 | 1546 | 1470 | 2832 | 3982 | 3504 | 3560 | 2392 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | NNE 5 | WSW 26 | SW 24 | NNE 6 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — |
3378 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 65 | 141 | 24 | 302 | 1159 | 1249 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | — | — | WSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | 311 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | S 4 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — | NE 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WSW 14 |
306 | — | — | 28 | — | 49 | 140 | 19 | 55 | — | 19 | 69 | — | 7 | — | — | 45 | — | — | 3495 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 259 | 259 | 362 | 413 | 259 |
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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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