Swamis Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.08° N 117.31° W

Swamis Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Swamis sea temperature is
21.9° C
1.9° 

Swamis surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Swamis surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swamis in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 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 few weeks at Swamis. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but I’ll walk you through it.

The forecast period kicks off now, but honestly, there’s no real surf to get excited about for the first while. We’re looking at a long stretch of weak, small waves and poor conditions. From Tuesday the 18th of August through to the end of the month, most days offer nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is hanging around 2 ft to 3 ft, with a lot of it coming from the SSW, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore, leaving the surface bumpy and messy. The combined energy is weak, hovering around 200 to 475 (weak to moderate energy), so it’s really just a lot of groveling if you’re desperate. Don’t bother.

There’s a gap right through until the start of September where the surf is just not good. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

Now, the only real glimmer of hope in this whole outlook comes right at the end of the period. On Saturday the 29th of August, the swell picks up a bit, with a wave height of 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW, and the period stretches out to 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 816 (moderate energy), which is a noticeable step up. The wind is light cross-onshore, but it’s still manageable. This is your best shot, but it’s still only marginal, with questionable tide conditions. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only real pulse in the forecast.

For the advanced crew, Swamis is a fairly consistent spot, but it rarely gets a proper clean run. On that Saturday, the long-period swell (18 seconds) means it’ll be a bit more lined up, but it’s a beach-and-reef setup, so don’t expect perfection. The crowds are often there, so you’ll have company. This is the standout, but it’s a promise with a lot of uncertainty this far out. The combined energy (816) is the best we’ve got.

After that, Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September drop back into the doldrums, with small, weak swell and poor conditions. There’s nothing else to recommend.

So, to sum it up: the next couple of weeks are mostly a write-off for Swamis. The only real option is the late August swell, which is worth a look for the committed, but don’t expect epic perfection. Keep your eyes on the sky, because the forecast can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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1
2
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1
2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
316
232
243
339
382
387
242
236
236
170
156
137
98
90
239
222
175
197
273
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
WSW
15
W
0
NW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
WSW
10
WSW
10
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NW
10
W
10
WSW
5
W
Wind State
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:35AM1.37m
1:41PM1.88m
3:23AM1.21m
2:33PM1.82m
3:47PM1.79m
8:25AM1.36m
5:06PM1.83m
8:27AM1.43m
6:08PM1.91m
8:41AM1.49m
6:56PM2.01m
Low Tide
6:46AM0.96m
9:15PM0.81m
7:01AM1.12m
10:59PM0.76m
00:19AM0.65m
10:08AM1.35m
1:10AM0.54m
11:57AM1.32m
1:47AM0.43m
12:51PM1.24m
2:18AM0.34m
clear
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clear
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6:13
6:13
6:15
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6:16
6:16
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7:30
7:30
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Temp °C
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24
25
22
26
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28
26
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Feels °C
22
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24
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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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