Surf Forecasts:
Swamis surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 455 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swamis this week:
The surf forecast for Swamis over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Swamis in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swamis over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same stretch but in feet and Fahrenheit.
The water is running way warmer than normal for this time of year—about 4°F above the average, sitting around 76°F. That’s a real treat.
The first few days are a wash. From Friday 7th August through Thursday 13th August, it’s all poor surf. Swell is tiny, 2ft to 3ft out of the SSW, with long periods (13 to 19 seconds) but the energy is moderate—combined swell energy sits between 301 and 442. The wind is the problem: onshore or cross-onshore from the W to WSW at 9 mph, messing up any chance of clean waves. This is a beach and reef break, but with this setup, it’s a no-go. There’s a gap of about five days with nothing worth paddling for.
Things get a little interesting from Friday 14th August. Swell picks up to 2ft to 3ft from the SSW, periods still long around 18 seconds, and energy bumps up to 581–687—moderate to strong now. Winds are still onshore from the W at 9 mph, but the forecast calls it marginal. Saturday 15th August is similar: 3ft to 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, energy up to 758. Still onshore wind, but it’s marginal.
The best shot comes on Sunday 16th August. Morning brings 4ft SW swell with a 15-second period, combined energy at 591. Winds are onshore from the W at 9 mph, but it’s still a marginal call. Afternoon drops to 3ft from the SSW. The swell direction is not quite the ideal W, but the size is there. For advanced surfers, this is the one day to try and make it work, especially if you can find a spot out of the wind.
From Monday 17th through Saturday 22nd August, it’s back to poor surf. Swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, periods shorten to 13–16 seconds, energy levels moderate. Winds stay onshore or cross-onshore. A long, quiet end to the outlook.
If you’re not a die-hard, there’s not much to chase. The best bet is Sunday 16th August, but keep your hopes realistic. The break is fairly consistent, so it never stays flat for long—forecasts can change.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 205 | 438 | 336 | 291 | 362 | 246 | 305 | 297 | 207 | 186 | 184 | 129 | 319 | 316 | 230 | 264 | 306 | 255 | 251 | 276 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:52PM2.10m | 7:50AM1.38m | 6:02PM2.23m | 8:30AM1.50m | 7:02PM2.36m | 9:05AM1.60m | 7:56PM2.46m | 9:39AM1.70m | 8:45PM2.49m | 10:13AM1.79m | 9:31PM2.43m | 10:46AM1.87m | 10:16PM2.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:52AM0.34m | 11:21AM1.22m | 1:44AM0.16m | 12:40PM1.15m | 2:29AM0.02m | 1:40PM1.04m | 3:10AM-0.05m | 2:33PM0.92m | 3:48AM-0.05m | 3:23PM0.82m | 4:24AM0.03m | 4:11PM0.75m | 4:58AM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 147 | 438 | 336 | 291 | 362 | 246 | 305 | 297 | 207 | 139 | 137 | 129 | 319 | 316 | 230 | 264 | 306 | 255 | 251 | 276 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | WNW 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 205 | 122 | 69 | 81 | 15 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 103 | 186 | 184 | 75 | 48 | 47 | 61 | 71 | 58 | 32 | 30 | 81 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 15 | S 9 | W 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 16 | W 12 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | SW 12 | S 12 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 56 | 47 | 72 | 3 | 1 | 39 | 25 | 112 | 75 | 45 | 50 | 61 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 149 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 129 | 93 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 4 | 129 | 46 | 0 | 129 | 46 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Swamis provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Swamis can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Swamis 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 (Swamis) 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).
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