Surf Forecasts:
St Andrews State Park surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, W swell with 46 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Andrews State Park this week:
The most powerful waves expected at St Andrews State Park in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Andrews State Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be real with you: the outlook for St Andrews State Park (United States) over the next couple of weeks is pretty grim if you're looking to paddle into something worthwhile. The entire 16-day stretch is a write-off for quality surf.
We're looking at a long, dry run. From now through the 26th of July, it's tiny, weak, and blown out. The swell is a pathetic 1.0ft to 3ft from the west, with periods of 3 to 4 seconds. That's pure windslop, no energy behind it. The combined swell energy is pitiful, often in the single digits. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, making it choppy and messy. Even the few cleaner moments, like Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th mornings with a cross-offshore breeze, the swell is just too small to do anything with. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 87°, but that's the only good news.
After the 26th, the swell does pick up a bit. By the 27th of July, we're seeing a 5ft to 7ft swell from the southwest, with periods stretching to 6 or 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps into the hundreds (129-318), so there's actual power. But here's the kicker: the wind is onshore from the southwest, and the forecast is calling it "poor surf conditions" every step of the way. The waves will be there, but they'll be a messy, blown-out wall of whitewater. This setup, with a beach/jetty break and onshore wind, honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For a beginner, the 5ft+ swell is already too big, and the 7ft stuff is only for experts with a high tolerance for chop.
So, to sum it up: there are no standouts. No hidden gems. The whole 16 days is a bust. The blank run is pretty normal for this area when the conditions don't align. It won't stay poor forever, but this forecast is a hard pass.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | SSE 6 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 4 |
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 kJ | 17 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 46 | 9 | 21 | 34 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:52AM0.57m | 11:39AM0.51m | 12:24PM0.42m | 1:07PM0.33m | 4:12AM0.25m | 1:56PM0.23m | 3:33AM0.32m | 3:46AM0.38m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM-0.11m | 9:52PM-0.06m | 10:16PM0.01m | 10:19PM0.10m | 9:36PM0.17m | 10:57AM0.23m | 6:52PM0.20m | 1:53PM0.16m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | 7:43 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | — | S 6 | W 4 | — | S 6 | W 4 | S 10 | S 9 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 17 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 46 | — | 21 | 34 | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 438 | 438 | 949 | 933 | 1613 | 949 | 1881 | 1821 | 1783 | 1825 | 1613 | 1170 | 419 | 560 | 1043 | 1143 | 510 | 1286 | 419 | 747 | 1291 |
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