Surf Forecasts:
Swamis surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Swamis in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. 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+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swamis over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, let’s break it down in feet and knots.
Mate, the water is a balmy 76°F, which is way warmer than normal for this time, but the surf quality is gonna be a headache. Swamis offers a mix of beach and reef, but the wind is going to be a persistent problem from the west and southwest, mostly cross-onshore or onshore. That spells chop.
Starting Friday the 28th of August, the swell runs 2ft to 4ft, but it’s messy. The combined wave energy is moderate, starting around 437 and building, but the wind just kills it. By Thursday the 3rd of September, the swell hits 4ft from the SSW with a 15-second period and energy of 857 – that’s a solid pulse – but the cross-onshore breeze makes it a bumpy ride. The best early window might be Friday the 4th of September morning, with a light cross-onshore wind and a clean 1.0m (3ft) swell from the SSW at 17 seconds. The energy hits 911 – that’s strong – but it’s still only marginal surf.
Then it goes flat. From the 6th to the 10th of September, we get a stretch of poor surf with swell dropping to 2ft to 3ft and energy readings under 500. That’s a 4-to-5-day gap where you’re better off doing something else.
The one to pencil in is Friday the 11th of September. On Friday morning, a south swell at 5ft with a 14-second period arrives, and the energy jumps to 1119 – that’s strong. The wind goes cross-shore from the SSW, which is a big improvement. By Friday afternoon, the energy peaks at 1215 with a gentle cross-shore breeze, giving some clean, powerful waves. Saturday the 12th morning holds 5ft from the south, but the wind turns cross-onshore again. This is the best we get, but it’s for the experienced crew – over 5ft is heavy here, and the period is short enough to make it fast and a bit unpredictable on the reef. Beginners, sit this one out.
Crowds are often a problem, so if you see the wind line up on Friday, get out there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 274 | 465 | 932 | 667 | 788 | 749 | 530 | 437 | 321 | 261 | 213 | 198 | 116 | 149 | 169 | 213 | 148 | 419 | 287 | 322 | 541 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:47PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:24AM1.10m | 10:06PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 78 | 465 | 932 | 667 | 788 | 749 | 206 | 142 | 131 | 72 | 180 | 151 | 108 | 98 | 169 | 213 | 148 | 419 | 218 | 322 | 304 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 8 | S 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 274 | 71 | 34 | 63 | 62 | 142 | 530 | 437 | 321 | 247 | 213 | 198 | 116 | 149 | 18 | 132 | 102 | 11 | 287 | 292 | 541 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | W 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | S 9 | W 5 | SW 15 | S 13 |
| kJ | 85 | 118 | 24 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 55 | 75 | 67 | 261 | 35 | 29 | 16 | 80 | 61 | 38 | 129 | 24 | 13 | 178 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | 20 | — | 14 | 14 | — | — | 16 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 191 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 183 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 6 | 45 | 46 | 8 | 45 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 45 | 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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