Surf Forecasts:
Sunrise surf forecast from 12 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, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 2,335 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunrise in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunrise over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 122 | 94 | 112 | 106 | 139 | 503 | 965 | 2335 | 1175 | 766 | 695 | 618 | 586 | 914 | 863 | 443 | 284 | 194 | 1194 | 973 | 866 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:29PM2.03m | 4:39AM1.89m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:14AM-0.07m | 10:36PM0.00m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 72 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 122 | 94 | 112 | 106 | 315 | 196 | 125 | 79 | 1175 | 766 | 695 | 618 | 586 | 643 | 630 | 443 | 284 | 194 | 117 | 83 | 83 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 9 | 69 | 103 | 71 | 73 | 34 | 81 | 2 | 63 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 10 | 35 | 38 | 42 | — | — | — | 5 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SSW 15 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 |
| kJ | 29 | 29 | 41 | 277 | 39 | 17 | 53 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 23 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 34 | 56 | 139 | 503 | 965 | 2335 | 789 | — | — | — | — | 914 | 863 | — | 1286 | 2141 | 1194 | 973 | 866 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 885 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 891 | 715 | 543 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 16 | 437 | 935 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 74 |
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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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