Tang Head surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 832 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tang Head this week:
The surf forecast for Tang Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tang Head in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tang Head over the next 16 days.
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