Surf Forecasts:
Summerstrand Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 4,154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Summerstrand Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Summerstrand Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Summerstrand Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Summerstrand Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, let’s run through the same outlook for Summerstrand in feet and miles per hour.
Over the next 16 days there’s some proper swell, but a rough start. The water is 61°F, which is about 6°F colder than normal – that’s a big anomaly, so don’t forget your hood.
For Saturday the 22nd, forget it. 28 mph offshore winds from the WSW are blowing out 5ft surf with high wave energy (871). Not worth paddling out.
Sunday the 23rd is the first usable day. Morning has a light 9 mph offshore breeze and 6ft SSW swell with a 12-second period. It’s clean, combined energy is moderate at 724, good for the better surfers.
Monday the 24th is small – 3ft waves with light winds. Good for logging or beginners. Crowds might show.
Tuesday the 25th morning is the big standout for the first week. Clean 7ft SSSW groundswell, 14-second period, 9 mph offshore breeze from the WSW, combined energy at 1697. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced paddlers. Too big for beginners.
Wednesday the 26th is 8ft of onshore junk and massive energy (4164). This is strictly kite-surfing territory.
Thursday the 27th stays messy. Friday the 28th morning is a gem – 5ft from the south, glassy wind from the ENE at just 3 mph, combined energy at 1120. Clean, smooth, and punchy. That afternoon gets a light cross-onshore chop.
From the 29th to 31st it’s smaller and not as clean, though Sunday the 30th morning brings a 8ft SW swell with 12 seconds, light cross-offshore wind (6 mph), and energy at 1789. Clean and powerful.
In early September, Thursday the 3rd morning stands out – 7ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, glassy cross-offshore breeze, energy at 1991. Long lines, clean face – a session for the better surfers.
Saturday the 5th again offers 7-7ft surf with moderate offshore winds and strong energy over 1800. Good for the experienced crew.
The last day, Sunday the 6th, is cross-shore and more marginal.
Best bets: Tuesday the 25th, Friday the 28th, Sunday the 30th, and the early days of September. Long-range, keep an eye out, but it looks promising. Summerstrand can get a crew there from time to time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | E 8 | E 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 862 | 1819 | 430 | 723 | 591 | 596 | 317 | 341 | 1204 | 1690 | 2007 | 1963 | 4154 | 3103 | 1189 | 636 | 938 | 627 | 628 | 529 | 307 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:01PM1.17m | 00:29AM1.27m | 1:26PM1.30m | 1:33AM1.37m | 2:08PM1.45m | 2:13AM1.49m | 2:40PM1.59m | 2:45AM1.61m | 3:08PM1.71m | 3:15AM1.70m | 3:35PM1.82m | 3:44AM1.78m | 4:03PM1.90m | 4:12AM1.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:18PM0.93m | 7:15AM0.79m | 7:37PM0.81m | 7:57AM0.66m | 8:16PM0.69m | 8:27AM0.53m | 8:46PM0.56m | 8:55AM0.42m | 9:14PM0.44m | 9:22AM0.32m | 9:41PM0.35m | 9:49AM0.24m | 10:08PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 862 | 8 | 203 | 723 | 591 | 596 | 317 | 341 | 1204 | 1690 | 2007 | 1963 | 4154 | 3103 | 1189 | 636 | 649 | 627 | 628 | 529 | 307 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | E 9 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | E 10 | SSW 15 | E 6 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 114 | 91 | 2 | 2 | 916 | 2 | — | — | 407 | 494 | 401 | 556 | 379 | 23 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | SW 15 | E 10 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 287 | 113 | 57 | 98 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | E 4 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | E 10 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 24 | 1819 | 430 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 72 | 272 | 329 | 938 | — | — | 234 | 79 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 211 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 266 | 628 | 209 | 209 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
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The above surf forecast table for Summerstrand Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Summerstrand Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Summerstrand Beach 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 (Summerstrand Beach) 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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