
Surf Forecasts:
T-Bones surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, E swell with 538 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for T-Bones this week:
The most powerful waves expected at T-Bones in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for T-Bones over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s happening at T-Bones.
Right off the bat, I gotta level with you – this whole 16-day stretch is a total dud. The first record shows up on day one, but don’t get excited, because every single session is a no-go. From Wednesday, August 5th, all the way through Thursday, August 20th, it’s nothing but “poor surf conditions” with a zero score. That’s a solid two-and-a-half-week gap with nothing worth paddling out for.
The wind is the main villain here. It’s stuck on a cross-on shore from the East and ENE, blowing 12 to 22 mph, keeping the ocean choppy, lumpy, and messy the whole time. There’s no break in the onshore flow.
The swell does build up as we go. Early on, we’ve got a weak 4 ft swell from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds and moderate energy (243). But that cross-on wind just ruins it. By Sunday, August 9th, the swell jumps to 7 ft from the East, with strong energy (538), but it’s paired with 22 mph winds and a risk of thunderstorms. That’s not surfable.
Into the second week, around August 15th through the 18th, the swell stays solid – 7 ft to 7 ft from the ENE, with very strong energy readings hitting 646. The period is short at 8 seconds though, and the wind is still a fresh cross-onshore at 22 mph. For an exposed reef like T-Bones, which is an intermediate spot and fairly consistent, this is all wrong. The optimum swell direction here is East, and the wind is coming from the East and ENE, so it’s not even hitting it right. Water temp is 80°, which is about average for the time of year.
Honestly, with this much consistent cross-onshore wind and building swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Don’t waste your energy. It tends not to stay this poor forever in this area, and forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a total blank.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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222 | 180 | 185 | 98 | 147 | 63 | 94 | 117 | 181 | 211 | 286 | 355 | 538 | 441 | 454 | 294 | 287 | 311 | 212 | 212 | 219 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:21AM0.64m | 5:13PM0.61m | 10:26AM0.70m | 11:45AM0.79m | 12:36PM0.87m | 10:02PM0.43m | 1:17PM0.93m | 11:48PM0.45m | 1:54PM0.97m | 00:51AM0.50m | 2:28PM0.98m | 1:43AM0.55m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:07PM0.55m | 1:28AM0.16m | 2:42AM0.14m | 4:05AM0.11m | 8:33PM0.42m | 5:16AM0.07m | 8:26PM0.39m | 6:14AM0.03m | 8:43PM0.35m | 7:04AM0.01m | 9:06PM0.31m | ||||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 15 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 6 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
16 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 40 | 34 | 3 | 48 | 27 | 12 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WSW 18 | N 6 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
11 | 6 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 11 | 42 | 40 | 9 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSW 15 | W 12 | N 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
5 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 40 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
222 | 180 | 185 | 98 | 147 | 63 | 94 | 117 | 181 | 211 | 286 | 355 | 538 | 441 | 454 | 294 | 287 | 311 | 212 | 212 | 219 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
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Information about the T-Bones Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for T-Bones provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at T-Bones can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our T-Bones 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 (T-Bones) 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 T-Bones 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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