
Surf Forecasts:
Spoutnik surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spoutnik this week:
The surf forecast for Spoutnik over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spoutnik in the next 16 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) 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 1.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spoutnik over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
87 | 123 | 49 | 30 | 29 | 72 | 72 | 61 | 66 | 65 | 56 | 56 | 48 | 65 | 68 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:29PM0.75m | 11:46AM0.63m | 00:06AM0.69m | 12:23PM0.55m | 00:55AM0.63m | 1:23PM0.48m | 2:25AM0.58m | 3:47PM0.46m | 4:30AM0.60m | 5:32PM0.51m | 5:42AM0.67m | 6:22PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM0.12m | 5:49AM0.15m | 5:48PM0.18m | 6:34AM0.22m | 6:28PM0.24m | 7:38AM0.29m | 7:28PM0.30m | 9:21AM0.32m | 9:10PM0.34m | 11:10AM0.30m | 10:50PM0.32m | 12:10PM0.25m | 11:52PM0.27m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | N 8 | SSE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SSE 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
51 | 37 | 43 | 45 | 77 | 72 | 72 | 61 | 66 | 65 | 56 | 86 | 48 | 163 | 121 | 65 | 88 | 67 | 68 | 85 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SSE 10 | NNW 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
87 | 123 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 47 | 45 | 39 | 33 | 56 | 18 | 65 | 68 | 58 | 67 | 50 | 55 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNE 7 | SSW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NW 9 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | NNW 10 | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 13 | N 14 | S 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 |
44 | 20 | 49 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 31 | 29 | 36 | 55 | 16 | 44 | 28 | 24 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | NNE 9 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 131 | 168 | 223 | 277 | 277 | 209 | 69 | 145 | — | — | 113 | — | 96 | 92 | 59 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 197 | 197 | 0 | 3 | 1423 | 197 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Spoutnik Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Spoutnik provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Spoutnik can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spoutnik 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 (Spoutnik) 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 Spoutnik 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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