Surf Forecasts:
Studio Drive surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,092 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Studio Drive this week:
The surf forecast for Studio Drive over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Studio Drive in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Studio Drive over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 742 | 733 | 532 | 757 | 763 | 783 | 558 | 543 | 700 | 400 | 401 | 449 | 356 | 360 | 265 | 376 | 371 | 445 | 433 | 352 | 239 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:11AM1.09m | 4:23PM1.23m | 8:02AM1.16m | 5:56PM1.25m | 8:10AM1.23m | 6:58PM1.30m | 8:23AM1.33m | 7:47PM1.34m | 8:39AM1.44m | 8:32PM1.37m | 8:58AM1.57m | 9:15PM1.38m | 9:20AM1.69m | 9:58PM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:09AM1.05m | 00:32AM0.23m | 12:43PM0.92m | 1:13AM0.20m | 1:29PM0.76m | 1:45AM0.18m | 2:06PM0.58m | 2:12AM0.19m | 2:40PM0.39m | 2:39AM0.21m | 3:15PM0.20m | 3:05AM0.26m | 3:52PM0.03m | 3:32AM0.33m | |||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 742 | 491 | 136 | 757 | 763 | 783 | 558 | 543 | 700 | 400 | 401 | 449 | 356 | 317 | 265 | 228 | 371 | 445 | 433 | 352 | 238 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 389 | 733 | 336 | 491 | 51 | 414 | 186 | 368 | 536 | 336 | 204 | 160 | 153 | 360 | 246 | 376 | 133 | 357 | 309 | 242 | 239 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 20 | SSW 15 | S 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 15 | WNW 15 | S 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 5 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | NW 13 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 |
| kJ | 194 | 194 | 532 | 225 | 100 | 50 | 56 | 71 | 9 | 280 | 203 | 216 | 299 | 2 | 23 | 181 | 84 | — | 47 | 47 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 77 | 233 | 145 | 692 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 109 | 181 | — | 325 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 148 | 0 | 119 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 |
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Information about the Studio Drive Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Studio Drive provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Studio Drive can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Studio Drive 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 (Studio Drive) 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 Studio Drive 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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