Surf Forecasts:
Swamis surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with W 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. 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+) | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swamis over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu.
Overall, it's a pretty quiet spell ahead. We've got a long stretch of nothing special, with only a few sessions that might be worth a paddle. The good news is, the water temp at Swamis is running about average for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest suit.
The first couple of days, Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th, are just not happening. We've got a small, weak swell with a very long period of 18 seconds from the SW and SW, but the cross-onshore wind is messing it right up, producing poor surf. The combined wave energy is moderate (413), but it's not doing us any favours. Honestly, you're better off staying home.
Things start to look a little less grim from Wednesday 16th September onwards. It's still far from pumping, but the wind drops to a light breeze. The swell is a little more organised, and by the 21st and 22nd of September, we have some moderate, longer-period groundswell showing up from the SW. The combined energy kicks up into the 700s (721). The catch is the wind is either light cross-onshore or straight onshore, so even though the swell is there, it’s only offering marginal surf. This is the best you're going to get in the window, but it's not a standout by any stretch.
For a spot like Swamis, which is a beach and reef break exposed to the west, the optimum swell is from the west, and we're getting it from the SW mostly. With a long period, it might be a little too straight for the sandbars, but the reef could handle it. The crowds are 'often' an issue here, so on any of these marginal days, you'll have company.
After that, it tails off again. From Wednesday 23rd September right through to the end of the forecast on Tuesday 29th, it's back to poor conditions with weak energy and onshore wind. The last week of September is a definite write-off.
So, my call? If you're desperate for a surf, keep an eye on the mornings of Monday 21st or Tuesday 22nd of September. The swell will be in the 4 ft range from the SW, with fairly long 17-second periods. The wind looks lightest then. It won't be epic, but it's the closest thing to a session we've got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
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 kJ | 216 | 181 | 192 | 188 | 163 | 157 | 157 | 475 | 339 | 402 | 284 | 242 | 242 | 303 | 303 | 299 | 379 | 375 | 375 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:29PM1.68m | 11:24AM2.06m | 00:18AM1.49m | 11:53AM1.99m | 1:22AM1.32m | 12:27PM1.89m | 3:51AM1.22m | 1:13PM1.79m | 2:35PM1.72m | 8:13AM1.44m | 4:22PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:04AM0.79m | 6:13PM0.56m | 5:24AM0.96m | 7:08PM0.64m | 5:36AM1.11m | 8:22PM0.72m | 5:03AM1.22m | 10:05PM0.73m | 11:35PM0.67m | 10:11AM1.43m | 00:29AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 216 | 181 | 183 | 99 | 74 | 78 | 49 | 475 | 339 | 402 | 284 | 242 | 242 | 303 | 303 | 41 | 379 | 375 | 375 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 21 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 85 | 108 | 192 | 188 | 163 | 157 | 157 | 22 | 11 | 135 | 71 | 160 | 97 | 180 | 158 | 184 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 127 | 84 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 127 | 110 | 25 | 24 | 61 | 160 | 46 | 212 | 24 | 25 | 299 | 137 | 95 | 85 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 24 | 129 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 45 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 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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