Surf Forecasts:
Surf Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,052 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surf Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Surf Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surf Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 14s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surf Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 860 | 666 | 958 | 924 | 469 | 322 | 307 | 350 | 346 | 337 | 293 | 297 | 172 | 163 | 201 | 132 | 28 | 36 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:08PM2.34m | 1:01PM1.70m | 00:00AM2.16m | 1:43PM1.76m | 00:53AM1.92m | 2:25PM1.81m | 1:51AM1.67m | 3:08PM1.85m | 3:02AM1.44m | 3:52PM1.87m | 4:36AM1.28m | 4:38PM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:22AM-0.01m | 6:01PM0.99m | 7:02AM0.15m | 7:05PM0.97m | 7:41AM0.35m | 8:15PM0.94m | 8:19AM0.56m | 9:33PM0.89m | 8:56AM0.77m | 10:57PM0.80m | 9:35AM0.95m | 00:14AM0.69m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 19 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 16 | NW 7 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 125 | 124 | 190 | 924 | 469 | 318 | 271 | 178 | 346 | 135 | 701 | 715 | 966 | 650 | 418 | 268 | 172 | 382 | 409 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | W 19 | WNW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | S 10 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 48 | 132 | 122 | 186 | 249 | 103 | 307 | 350 | 206 | 337 | 253 | 297 | 133 | 132 | 201 | 264 | 258 | 96 | 90 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 15 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 5 | S 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 137 | 28 | 27 | 106 | 73 | 49 | 102 | 304 | 46 | 233 | 293 | 250 | 172 | 163 | 163 | 25 | 94 | 24 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 860 | 666 | 958 | — | — | 322 | — | — | 143 | — | 116 | 100 | — | — | 98 | 132 | 28 | 36 | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 109 | 37 | 34 | 72 | 76 | 30 | 30 | 76 | 30 | 224 | 76 | 30 | 109 | 109 | 51 | 76 | 109 | 49 |
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Information about the Surf Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Surf Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Surf Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Surf 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 (Surf 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Surf Beach 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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