
Surf Forecasts:
States Avenue (Gas Chambers) surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, S swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for States Avenue (Gas Chambers) this week:
The surf forecast for States Avenue (Gas Chambers) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at States Avenue (Gas Chambers) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for States Avenue (Gas Chambers) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We're looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead, I'm not gonna lie. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for any decent surf. There are no standouts, and the vast majority of the time the conditions are just plain poor. You'll be waiting a long time between drinks here.
The first real chance of anything even approaching waves comes on Monday, the 17th of August. Before that, it's all tiny, weak stuff. The swell at States Avenue (Gas Chambers) is a pathetic 1 ft to 2 ft for days on end with weak energy. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 78°F.
On the morning of Monday 17th, we see a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the south, with a moderate energy reading. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WSW, so the surf will look clean. But the problem is, it's still rated as "poor surf conditions". The waves will be there, but they'll be ordinary.
The afternoon of the 17th stays clean with a moderate offshore wind from the WNW, but the swell drops back to 3 ft from the SSE. Still, "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" is the best we get.
The next little bump appears on Sunday the 23rd of August. The morning offers a 4 ft SSW swell with a solid energy reading. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNW, so it'll be clean. The afternoon glass off with a 2 ft S swell could be a nice end to the day. Again, it's still just "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions".
Honestly, for the whole period, the waves are either too small, too weak, or the wind is messy. The short period swells (4-7 seconds) mean the waves will lack any real punch or shape. Even when the swell tries to build, the quality just isn't there. There's nothing here to get excited about.
If you absolutely have to get wet, keep an eye on the morning of the 17th or the morning of the 23rd. But don't expect much. This is a real flat spell. Forecasts can change, but for now, the board stays in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 4 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
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5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 83 | 204 | 62 | 34 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:44AM1.30m | 8:04PM1.68m | 8:35AM1.37m | 8:52PM1.64m | 9:23AM1.41m | 9:38PM1.57m | 10:09AM1.43m | 10:22PM1.47m | 10:55AM1.42m | 11:07PM1.34m | 11:41AM1.39m | 11:52PM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:42AM-0.11m | 1:39PM-0.10m | 2:30AM-0.15m | 2:32PM-0.10m | 3:15AM-0.15m | 3:22PM-0.07m | 3:58AM-0.12m | 4:13PM-0.02m | 4:41AM-0.05m | 5:03PM0.07m | 5:23AM0.03m | 5:54PM0.16m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
7:59 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 3 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 62 | 34 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | NE 4 | SSE 9 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 14 | S 5 | S 5 | E 13 | SE 9 | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | SSE 3 | S 6 | S 5 | S 7 | NNE 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 1 | 20 | 83 | 204 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2366 | 555 | 555 | 2434 | 613 | 268 | 2434 | 268 | 958 | 2435 | 566 | 453 | 474 | 268 | 233 | 1430 | 948 | 7 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for States Avenue (Gas Chambers) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at States Avenue (Gas Chambers) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our States Avenue (Gas Chambers) 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 (States Avenue (Gas Chambers)) 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).
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