
Surf Forecasts:
Swamis surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Swamis in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swamis over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here… let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a flat spell to kick things off, but there is a window of small-to-marginal surf later on, so don’t write the period off entirely.
The first real chance of a wave comes in on the morning of Saturday, 4th July, at Swamis. It’s small – only 3ft of SSW swell – and the cross-on NW wind at 6 mph isn’t doing us any favours, so it’s marginal at best. The water is sitting at 69°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which gives you a slight edge on the comfort front.
That small SSW swell hangs around through Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, but the wind stays cross-on or onshore from the west, and the wave comment is poor or marginal the whole time. Combined energy sits between 460 and 877, so there’s moderate energy in the water, but the quality is just not there for a good session. It’s a frustrating stretch – you’d be better off waiting.
By Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th July, the swell height nudges up to 4ft, still from the SSW and with a period around 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which at a beach and reef setup like Swamis can make things a little unsettled – it can break a bit too straight at times. The wind is still cross-on, light mostly, but the conditions stay marginal.
The pattern of small, inconsistent, and choppy surf continues through the second week. There’s a slight uptick on Saturday 18th July, with swell hitting 3ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, and the wind finally dropping to near nothing from the NNW at 3 mph on the afternoon. Combined energy climbs to 609 – moderate. That Saturday morning session looks like the closest we get to a clean window, but it’s still only a marginal call.
Other than that, the second week is a lot of onshore wind and small swell, with plenty of poor surf days. Sunday 19th July is a write-off – onshore wind, no improvements.
Honestly, there’s no standout day here. Swamis is the only break on offer, and the consistent theme is marginal conditions with onshore or cross-on winds. If you’re a dedicated local who just wants a paddle, Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th mornings might give you something to work with, but for quality surf, this is a dry run. Sometimes that’s just how it goes – we get the occasional blank stretch, and forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but don’t plan a trip around it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
239 | 239 | 217 | 352 | 273 | 587 | 326 | 339 | 485 | 659 | 491 | 768 | 659 | 651 | 675 | 545 | 481 | 568 | 428 | 405 | 405 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:36PM1.60m | 00:13AM1.80m | 2:11PM1.67m | 1:03AM1.62m | 2:49PM1.76m | 2:15AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.87m | 4:01AM1.29m | 4:22PM1.99m | 5:58AM1.27m | 5:16PM2.13m | 7:26AM1.34m | 6:12PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM1.17m | 7:17AM0.54m | 7:40PM1.15m | 7:48AM0.66m | 9:06PM1.06m | 8:25AM0.79m | 10:37PM0.89m | 9:12AM0.93m | 11:54PM0.66m | 10:13AM1.04m | 00:56AM0.42m | 11:24AM1.11m | 1:50AM0.19m | ||||||||
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
239 | 239 | 217 | 352 | 273 | 587 | 326 | 322 | 81 | 659 | 100 | 152 | 181 | 651 | 675 | 190 | 481 | 568 | 428 | 405 | 405 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | W 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 9 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 8 |
214 | 212 | 140 | 151 | 116 | 17 | 34 | 339 | 392 | 97 | 491 | 768 | 659 | 118 | 160 | 545 | 154 | 92 | 73 | 89 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 19 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | — | S 21 | — |
7 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 54 | 181 | 180 | 47 | 485 | 121 | 174 | 171 | 118 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 9 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 0 | 783 | 46 | 0 | 45 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 4 | 95 | 46 | 24 | 24 | 93 | 1 | 93 | 93 | 0 |
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Information about the Swamis Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Swamis 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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