Surf Forecasts:
Telescopes surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,321 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Telescopes in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Telescopes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hey, Rusty here again, but in feet and miles for those who think that way.
We’ve only got one break to talk about for this whole period, and it’s a good one: Telescope (reef). The first real surf worth paddling for is late Sunday afternoon. It’s a bit messy, but it’s the start of something.
The real standout is Thursday the 9th. That morning is going to be pure glass: offshore wind from the ENE at 3 mph, and a clean 5ft swell from the SSW. The period is 15 seconds, so it’s a long period groundswell with plenty of push—combined wave energy is strong at 1134. This is a consistent break, and the swell direction matches the preferred SW window. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. The water temp is about 86°, which is normal for this time of year.
There’s a solid stretch of good surf through the middle of the period. Tuesday the 14th is the real highlight: glassy, no wind, with a 5ft SSW swell and the energy jumps to 1430 (very strong). That’s for the experienced crew only. The pattern holds into the second week with clean, glassy mornings and 4ft to 4ft SSW swell, still with that long 15 second period. It’s a dream run for a reef break.
The weekend of the 18th brings another spike. Saturday the 18th is excellent for advanced surfers again, with 4ft to 5ft SSW swell and clean cross-off winds. The energy is strong, over 1000. The quality holds until around the 20th, where the wind starts to shift and the chop comes in. It’ll still be rideable, but the magic fades.
If you’re a beginner, stay away when the swell hits 5ft and over. That’s expert territory. The best bet for the advanced surfer is the run from the 9th through the 14th, with the 14th as the absolute peak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 99mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 945 | 395 | 511 | 402 | 519 | 612 | 653 | 726 | 970 | 1106 | 822 | 899 | 756 | 1055 | 1054 | 1056 | 1010 | 540 | 472 | 242 | 178 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:04PM0.85m | 9:47AM1.00m | 10:46PM0.89m | 10:24AM0.92m | 11:36PM0.93m | 11:12AM0.83m | 00:36AM0.97m | 12:18PM0.73m | 1:44AM1.02m | 1:48PM0.65m | 2:53AM1.09m | 3:18PM0.63m | 3:59AM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:39AM0.28m | 4:20PM0.13m | 4:30AM0.32m | 4:57PM0.15m | 5:31AM0.35m | 5:40PM0.17m | 6:43AM0.36m | 6:31PM0.18m | 8:07AM0.33m | 7:31PM0.19m | 9:34AM0.27m | 8:39PM0.18m | 10:47AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 |
 | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | 6:27 |
mm | 4 | 9 | 4 | — | 20 | 10 | 5 | 41 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 945 | 388 | 511 | 402 | 519 | 612 | 653 | 726 | 970 | 1106 | 822 | 899 | 756 | 1055 | 1054 | 1056 | 1010 | 540 | 472 | 242 | 178 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 8 | S 12 | S 8 | S 11 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 13 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 154 | 148 | 339 | 108 | 43 | 99 | 154 | 91 | 74 | 69 | 390 | 84 | 61 | 19 | 16 | 52 | 49 | 48 | 38 | 126 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNE 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 10 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | S 7 | S 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 395 | 19 | 129 | 19 | 29 | 7 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 90 | 151 | 80 | 19 | — | 14 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 169 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 143 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0 | 31 | 51 | 131 | 31 | 40 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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