Surf Forecasts:
Swamis surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,370 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Swamis in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. 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+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swamis over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s paddle into the outlook for the next couple of weeks.
Overall, things are looking pretty marginal for a while at Swamis. The swell energy is hanging around in the moderate range, with combined energy readings mostly in the 400s to 800s (moderate), but the wind and tide conditions are holding the quality back for a solid stretch. We’ve got a bit of a rough start to the period, with a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds messing up the shape. The water temp is running 74°F, which is a whopping 6°F above normal – that’s very unusual for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a warm one if you suit up.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday, September 2nd, in the morning. That’s the standout of the whole 16-day window. We’ve got clean, glassy conditions with a slight air and no real wind. The swell is from the SSW at 5ft with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 748 (moderate). It’s a groundswell, so the sets will have some push but be a bit more spaced out. Swamis being a beach and reef setup, that long period (12 sec) should offer some nice lines. This is the best on offer – if you can only go once, make it that morning.
Thursday the 3rd sees a bigger pulse of swell, hitting 7ft from the SSW, but the wind swings onshore. That size is getting into the expert-only territory for most, and with onshore wind, it’s going to be a messy, powerful closeout. Not recommended for the average surfer.
After that, we slip back into a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions right through to the end of the second week. From Friday the 4th all the way through to the last few days, the swell stays small (2ft to 4ft) and the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore. The energy dips back down into the 300s and 400s (weak to moderate). The period sticks around 14-19 seconds for a lot of it, which is long period, meaning groundswell lines but with long waits between sets. It’s not going to be worth paddling out unless you’re desperate for a rinse.
In short: Mark your calendar for the morning of Wednesday, Sept 2nd. Before that, and after, it’s mostly a waiting game with few clean windows. Keep an eye on it though – forecasts can shift.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 389 | 274 | 270 | 343 | 465 | 932 | 667 | 788 | 697 | 537 | 437 | 321 | 572 | 344 | 303 | 351 | 397 | 418 | 522 | 878 | 1060 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:55AM1.75m | 9:18PM2.17m | 10:16AM1.83m | 9:53PM2.09m | 10:39AM1.90m | 10:30PM1.96m | 11:04AM1.97m | 11:10PM1.79m | 11:32AM2.01m | 11:57PM1.60m | 12:06PM2.03m | 00:57AM1.39m | 12:48PM2.02m | 2:40AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:15PM0.84m | 4:00AM0.29m | 3:51PM0.76m | 4:23AM0.38m | 4:30PM0.69m | 4:46AM0.50m | 5:13PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.64m | 6:02PM0.64m | 5:33AM0.79m | 7:03PM0.65m | 5:58AM0.95m | 8:23PM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 389 | 274 | 151 | 343 | 465 | 932 | 667 | 788 | 697 | 172 | 437 | 134 | 572 | 344 | 303 | 351 | 397 | 418 | 522 | 878 | 1060 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | W 6 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 169 | 132 | 270 | 101 | 71 | 41 | 82 | 89 | 168 | 537 | 103 | 321 | 77 | 38 | 114 | 8 | 80 | 150 | 214 | 248 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | W 9 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 14 | S 15 | SW 14 | S 14 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | W 9 | S 15 |
| kJ | 24 | 19 | 153 | 57 | 118 | 34 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 90 | 195 | 219 | 208 | 131 | 15 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | — | 9 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 0 | 46 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 45 |
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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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