Surf Forecasts:
Surfers surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, S swell with 935 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surfers this week:
The surf forecast for Surfers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surfers in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfers over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SE 11 | S 7 | SE 9 | S 10 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 6 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 92 | 34 | 16 | 6 | 42 | 46 | 157 | 85 | 140 | 134 | 103 | 106 | 501 | 515 | 198 | 97 | 83 | 258 | 176 | 109 | 935 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:25PM1.18m | 1:29AM1.26m | 1:55PM1.38m | 2:00AM1.43m | 2:20PM1.56m | 2:27AM1.59m | 2:45PM1.74m | 2:54AM1.73m | 3:11PM1.88m | 3:21AM1.83m | 3:37PM1.99m | 3:49AM1.89m | 4:05PM2.05m | 4:18AM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:28PM0.73m | 7:40AM0.58m | 7:58PM0.55m | 8:06AM0.41m | 8:25PM0.38m | 8:32AM0.25m | 8:51PM0.23m | 8:57AM0.11m | 9:18PM0.10m | 9:24AM0.01m | 9:45PM0.00m | 9:52AM-0.05m | 10:14PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 10 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 199 | 167 | 138 | 109 | 115 | 150 | 177 | 137 | 140 | 117 | 42 | 106 | 501 | 515 | 198 | 97 | 83 | 258 | 250 | 119 | 58 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 4 | SSW 10 | S 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SW 12 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 92 | 34 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 46 | 67 | 51 | 68 | 90 | 103 | 49 | 76 | 95 | 37 | 14 | 35 | — | 176 | 92 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | S 6 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | E 8 | S 11 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | — | S 13 | SSW 16 | — | — | S 11 | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 5 | 6 | 42 | 7 | 157 | 85 | 105 | 34 | 81 | 31 | 53 | 10 | — | 14 | 50 | — | — | 9 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | — | ESE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | — | S 5 | S 7 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | 14 | 234 | — | 77 | 134 | — | — | 45 | 32 | 114 | 168 | 449 | 666 | 43 | 109 | 935 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 35 | 7 | 35 | 76 | 361 | 162 | 35 | 7 | 507 | 35 | 7 | 593 | 307 | 0 | 302 | 317 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Surfers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Surfers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Surfers 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 (Surfers) 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 Surfers 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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