Surf Forecasts:
Swamis surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with 802 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Swamis in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swamis over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaking.
Honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell ahead for the Swamis area right now. We've got a small taste of swell on the cards for this Wednesday and Thursday, but the conditions are just not playing ball. The wind's coming from the wrong direction, putting it onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comment reflects that – it's marginal at best.
Wednesday morning will see some waist-high, long-period groundswell from the SSW, around 3.6ft with a 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate (674). But with a cross-onshore breeze, it's going to be bumpy. The water is much warmer than normal, sitting at 75.6°F. Thursday is more of the same, with a similar size swell but still onshore. Friday drops off a bit, but still just about surfable if you're desperate, though the quality is going to be poor.
From the first of August all the way through to the 13th, it goes completely flat. There's zero to recommend. The swell heights drop down into the 1.6ft to 3.0ft range, and the combined energy readings are low to weak – we're talking figures in the 140 to 370 range. Even when the swell period stretches out to 19 or 20 seconds in the second week, it's just not enough size to do anything with. The wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore, making it a messy, choppy affair. This is one of those stretches where you're better off keeping the board in the bag.
So, to be straight with you, there's no standout session in this 16-day window. Wednesday is the best of a bad lot, but still not a good look. Don't hold your breath on the long-range stuff for the second week either – it's all just promising a bit more of the same nothing.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 612 | 724 | 499 | 411 | 474 | 780 | 351 | 317 | 458 | 204 | 219 | 116 | 73 | 85 | 83 | 80 | 91 | 91 | 115 | 107 | 75 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:43AM1.59m | 9:37PM2.24m | 11:08AM1.64m | 10:10PM2.18m | 11:34AM1.68m | 10:43PM2.07m | 12:00PM1.73m | 11:19PM1.91m | 12:28PM1.79m | 11:59PM1.72m | 1:00PM1.85m | 00:51AM1.51m | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:28PM1.02m | 4:43AM0.21m | 4:04PM0.99m | 5:09AM0.27m | 4:43PM0.97m | 5:33AM0.36m | 5:26PM0.95m | 5:57AM0.49m | 6:16PM0.93m | 6:22AM0.63m | 7:17PM0.90m | 6:48AM0.78m | 8:37PM0.85m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 612 | 724 | 489 | 411 | 474 | 780 | 351 | 317 | 458 | 204 | 219 | 116 | 51 | 69 | 73 | 40 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 107 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 13 | W 7 | S 12 | S 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 355 | 336 | 499 | 358 | 252 | 27 | 177 | 146 | 26 | 66 | 54 | 34 | 73 | 85 | 83 | 80 | 82 | 53 | 115 | 20 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 16 | S 10 | — | S 9 | W 8 | SW 21 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 62 | 33 | 22 | 176 | 48 | — | 42 | 44 | 18 | 64 | 41 | 84 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 23 | 91 | 91 | 36 | 36 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 45 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 129 | 46 | 97 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 24 | 93 | 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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