
Surf Forecasts:
Telescopes surf forecast from 29 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 464 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Telescopes this week:
The surf forecast for Telescopes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Telescopes in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 30th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 6th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Telescopes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
125 | 203 | 297 | 336 | 299 | 286 | 199 | 190 | 118 | 144 | 137 | 149 | 248 | 282 | 261 | 229 | 168 | 339 | 216 | 176 | 310 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:38AM0.77m | 9:00PM1.24m | 9:30AM0.70m | 9:55PM1.14m | 10:40AM0.66m | 11:03PM1.04m | 12:15PM0.66m | 00:27AM0.96m | 1:49PM0.73m | 1:52AM0.91m | 2:59PM0.85m | 3:03AM0.90m | 3:51PM0.98m | 4:00AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:14PM0.06m | 3:38AM0.10m | 3:00PM0.14m | 4:35AM0.19m | 3:55PM0.25m | 5:45AM0.25m | 5:09PM0.36m | 7:08AM0.28m | 6:54PM0.42m | 8:24AM0.27m | 8:47PM0.39m | 9:18AM0.24m | 10:04PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 11 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
122 | 90 | 297 | 336 | 299 | 286 | 199 | 190 | 118 | 70 | 109 | 109 | 152 | 282 | 219 | 153 | 146 | 339 | 216 | 176 | 310 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SSE 9 | W 7 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 8 | SSW 13 |
125 | 203 | 61 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 26 | 144 | 137 | 125 | 248 | 279 | 261 | 229 | 168 | 154 | 134 | 90 | 176 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 13 | W 7 | SSE 9 | S 18 | S 17 | S 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 16 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | S 8 |
5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 25 | 149 | 11 | 18 | 45 | 97 | 96 | 77 | 209 | 133 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 105 | 121 | 57 | 56 | 94 | 85 | — | — | — | 125 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 622 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 74 | 11 | 29 | 40 | 31 | 0 | 52 | 11 |
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Information about the Telescopes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Telescopes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Telescopes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Telescopes 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 (Telescopes) 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 Telescopes 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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