
Surf Forecasts:
Sunset Beach Geraldron surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,861 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset Beach Geraldron this week:
The surf forecast for Sunset Beach Geraldron over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Beach Geraldron in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach Geraldron over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty active out here, with a solid run of southwest swell on the cards. The standout window, though, is shaping up around Thursday the 6th, and again into the second week—especially that morning session on the 6th.
Tuesday, August 4th – Morning is your time. We've got a clean 4.6ft southwest swell rolling in with a 19-second period, and it's glassy. The water is running a touch cooler than usual for this time of year—about 2.2° colder, so you might want the steamer rather than a springsuit. The energy reading is strong at 1859, and it looks fun for a beginner-friendly spot. The afternoon steps up to 7.5ft but gets a bit crossed up.
Wednesday, August 5th – Another morning option. The swell holds around 6.9ft from the southwest, with a 16-second period. It’s clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, so the lines should be holding up nicely. The afternoon sees a bit more size at 8.2ft, but it gets choppier.
Thursday, August 6th – This is the one to circle. A 9.8ft southwest swell, 16-second period, glassy conditions, and the energy is cranking at 4209. This is as good as it gets for a while. If you can only pick one session in the next few days, make it this one. The afternoon backs off a touch to 8.2ft and gets a bit crossed, so get out there early.
Friday, August 7th – The wind swings onshore from the WNW, and the swell stays around 7.9ft to 8.2ft. It’ll be lumpy and not worth paddling out. Give this one a miss.
Saturday, August 8th – The swell jumps to 11.5ft, but the wind is howling from the SSW at 22 mph in the morning. It’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. The energy is huge at 5233, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go. This is looking more like a kite day.
Sunday, August 9th – The swell holds at 11.5ft, but the wind drops off and it goes glassy in the morning. The energy is massive at 7635, and the period is a solid 17 seconds. This is going to be a big, powerful groundswell—this is expert territory. If you're not comfortable with serious size, stay on the beach. The afternoon stays big at 11.5ft with a light cross breeze.
Monday, August 10th – The swell eases to 8.2ft in the morning with a fresh cross-offshore wind, and it's clean. The afternoon sees 9.8ft with even more energy (6179) and a lighter cross-off, but it’s still big. Maybe for the more experienced crew.
Tuesday, August 11th – A return to cleaner conditions. Morning has a 8.2ft southwest swell with a moderate offshore wind—excellent quality for those who know what they're doing. The afternoon drops a bit in energy, but it's still clean.
Wednesday, August 12th – Solid 8.2ft southwest swell, 16-second period, and a light cross-off. It's clean and consistent. Another good day for a paddle if you’re experienced.
Thursday the 13th – The swell builds back up to 9.8ft with a long 18-second period. It's clean with a cross-off breeze. This is pushing into serious territory again, so only for those who love the heavy stuff.
Friday, August 14th – Eases to 7.2ft in the morning with a light cross-onshore breeze, but the afternoon cleans up nicely. 6.9ft southwest swell, 17 seconds, and a gentle cross-off. A much more manageable day if you want a break from the big stuff.
Saturday, August 15th – Glassy morning with 5.6ft of southwest swell. An easy, fun size for most. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, so the morning is the go.
Sunday, August 16th – Drops a bit, 5.9ft to 6.2ft, but the wind is onshore, so it'll be a bit messy. Not the best.
Monday, August 17th – The swell jumps back up big time—9.8ft in the morning, 11.5ft in the afternoon—but the wind is onshore and it's going to be lumpy. A miss.
Tuesday, August 18th – This is the big one. 13.1ft of southwest groundswell, 17-second period, and the energy is off the charts at 9232. The morning has a light cross-off breeze and it's clean. This is for experts only, no question. If you're not a charger, this is a spectator day.
Wednesday, August 19th – It eases to 9.8ft in the morning with a 16-second period, and it’s clean. The energy is still massive at 5402. The afternoon jumps back up to 11.5ft with even more grunt (9740
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1460 | 3304 | 3243 | 2160 | 3263 | 4523 | 4209 | 3710 | 2790 | 2839 | 2982 | 2721 | 5233 | 5713 | 8370 | 7635 | 6336 | 3966 | 2814 | 3456 | 4730 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:13AM0.38m | 2:33AM0.57m | 10:17AM0.30m | 3:09AM0.62m | 3:57AM0.66m | 4:55AM0.70m | 5:58AM0.73m | 7:01AM0.75m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:35PM0.20m | 9:15AM0.30m | 6:37PM0.21m | 2:16PM0.18m | 2:43PM0.09m | 3:19PM0.02m | 3:58PM-0.02m | 4:35PM-0.04m | |||||||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 |
1460 | 3304 | 3243 | 2160 | 3263 | 4523 | 4209 | 3710 | 2790 | 2839 | 2982 | 2721 | — | — | 8370 | 7635 | 6336 | 3966 | 2814 | 2612 | 4730 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — |
361 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 453 | 377 | 133 | 111 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5233 | 5713 | — | — | — | — | — | 3456 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 765 | 0 | 0 | 377 | 0 | 0 | 535 | 0 | 317 | 535 | 2107 | 2156 | 2152 | 6 | 6 | 756 | 0 | 120 | 2214 | 0 |
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Information about the Sunset Beach Geraldron Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunset Beach Geraldron provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunset Beach Geraldron can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset Beach Geraldron 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 (Sunset Beach Geraldron) 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 Sunset Beach Geraldron 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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