Surf Forecasts:
Swamis surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, S swell with 1,420 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Swamis in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swamis over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 248 | 399 | 510 | 452 | 683 | 596 | 474 | 432 | 428 | 448 | 553 | 459 | 1420 | 627 | 612 | 539 | 479 | 705 | 1175 | 742 | 838 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:45PM2.03m | 8:25AM2.06m | 8:31PM1.99m | 8:51AM2.14m | 9:14PM1.91m | 9:16AM2.20m | 9:57PM1.81m | 9:41AM2.21m | 10:39PM1.69m | 10:07AM2.19m | 11:24PM1.56m | 10:34AM2.13m | 00:14AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:49PM0.72m | 2:06AM0.37m | 2:30PM0.55m | 2:36AM0.47m | 3:10PM0.41m | 3:04AM0.59m | 3:48PM0.33m | 3:30AM0.73m | 4:26PM0.31m | 3:55AM0.87m | 5:05PM0.33m | 4:17AM1.00m | 5:47PM0.41m | 4:37AM1.11m | |||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 17 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 13 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 248 | 240 | 510 | 324 | 683 | 596 | 474 | 191 | 367 | 367 | 553 | 459 | 1420 | 514 | 612 | 530 | 443 | 705 | 1175 | 742 | 838 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | W 8 | SSW 13 | W 4 |
| kJ | 214 | 399 | 130 | 452 | 191 | 274 | 249 | 382 | 137 | 448 | 362 | 45 | 493 | 254 | 80 | 539 | 479 | 431 | 28 | 147 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 16 | S 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 114 | 74 | 78 | 108 | 108 | 359 | 151 | 432 | 428 | 94 | 57 | 77 | 91 | 627 | 71 | 36 | 34 | 148 | 53 | 50 | 48 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 59 | 218 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 30 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 46 | 0 | 114 | 45 | 6 | 576 | 724 | 24 | 24 | 93 | 0 | 45 | 608 | 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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