Surf Forecasts:
Sunrise surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,929 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunrise this week:
The surf forecast for Sunrise over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunrise in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunrise over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 274 | 206 | 268 | 650 | 1634 | 1599 | 771 | 796 | 710 | 586 | 586 | 434 | 394 | 1780 | 971 | 606 | 508 | 334 | 275 | 221 | 111 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:56PM1.98m | 5:06AM1.84m | 5:22PM1.89m | 5:32AM1.74m | 5:47PM1.75m | 5:57AM1.61m | 6:10PM1.60m | 6:21AM1.47m | 6:34PM1.43m | 6:46AM1.30m | 7:00PM1.26m | 7:19AM1.13m | 7:45PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:42AM-0.05m | 11:03PM0.04m | 11:09AM0.03m | 11:29PM0.13m | 11:35AM0.14m | 11:54PM0.24m | 12:01PM0.28m | 00:19AM0.38m | 12:26PM0.45m | 00:45AM0.53m | 12:53PM0.62m | 1:19AM0.70m | 1:29PM0.80m | 3:00AM0.86m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 33 | 9 | 14 | 18 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SSW 12 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 164 | 315 | 85 | 132 | 79 | 63 | 771 | 27 | 710 | 586 | 586 | 434 | 394 | 296 | 194 | 137 | 104 | 334 | 275 | 221 | 111 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 9 | — | SSW 12 | — | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 71 | 50 | 196 | 81 | 2 | — | 29 | — | 21 | 10 | 8 | 29 | — | — | 17 | 15 | 13 | 132 | 78 | 74 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 10 | E 9 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 274 | 33 | 52 | 54 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 93 | 70 | 66 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 274 | 206 | 268 | 650 | 1634 | 1599 | — | 796 | — | — | — | 30 | 569 | 1780 | 971 | 606 | 508 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 37 | 891 | 587 | 587 | 172 | 37 | 31 | 0 | 37 | 770 | 437 | 746 | 1264 | 0 | 34 | 746 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Sunrise Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunrise provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunrise can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunrise 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 (Sunrise) 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 Sunrise 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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