Surf Forecasts:
Swamis surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 788 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Swamis over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks at Swamis.
We’re staring down a pretty grim stretch right now, to be honest. The coming days are a write-off for decent waves. The surf is small, winds are messy, and the conditions are just poor. You’ll want to sit this first chunk out. There’s a long gap of nothing recommended until we get into the second week of September.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Sunday, September 6th. The afternoon session at Swamis is looking interesting. The wind goes glassy, which is a big deal – clean, smooth conditions are on the table. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SSW, with a solid 15-second period. The combined energy is weak (384), so don’t expect much power, but for a clean, small-wave board, this could be a fun little window. The water is sitting at 77°F, which is a whopping 9°F warmer than usual for this time of year – seriously warm, almost tropical feeling.
The real standout, if you’ve got the skill and the patience, is the swell building through Monday, September 7th, and into Tuesday, September 8th. By Monday afternoon, we’re looking at 6ft of S swell at 13 seconds, and the energy is cranking up (1171). Tuesday morning sees it hitting 8ft from the SSW (2103 energy), and by Tuesday afternoon, it jumps to a solid 13ft – that’s a big, powerful groundswell (4167 energy). This is expert territory only. The wind stays offshore from the W, which is clean. This is a serious, powerful SW groundswell at a break that needs that direction. It’s going to be a heavy, dynamic session. Be aware, with that size and period, it might be a bit too straight for the beach break sections, but the reef at Swamis can handle it. Only for the experienced crew.
After that, the swell fades quickly. By Wednesday the 9th, the period drops to 8 seconds, and the quality vanishes. The rest of the forecast window is small and weak, with no real recommendations.
Overall, there’s a tough week of nothing, then a clean, glassy window on Sunday the 6th, and then the big, heavy swell for experts on the 7th and 8th. That Tuesday afternoon is the one to circle if you’ve got the nerve.
Stay safe.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 667 | 788 | 749 | 530 | 472 | 389 | 335 | 285 | 198 | 149 | 136 | 216 | 268 | 345 | 355 | 256 | 449 | 547 | 587 | 659 | 620 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 6:05AM1.25m | 3:13PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:00AM1.24m | 11:37PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 667 | 788 | 749 | 177 | 145 | 155 | 335 | 285 | 198 | 149 | 104 | 216 | 232 | 345 | 242 | 256 | 449 | 547 | 587 | 659 | 620 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | W 6 | W 5 |
| kJ | 40 | 52 | 124 | 530 | 472 | 389 | 75 | 158 | 21 | 118 | 136 | 152 | 268 | 173 | 355 | 49 | 128 | 251 | 182 | 38 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 6 | SSW 20 | W 5 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 21 | 10 | 11 | 55 | 47 | 69 | 264 | 56 | 156 | 16 | 80 | 2 | 23 | 40 | 28 | 232 | 103 | 64 | 51 | 121 | 64 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | 21 | 24 | — | 33 | 42 | — | 49 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 183 | 0 | 45 | 46 | 4 | 46 | 46 | 8 | 45 | 46 | 41 | 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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