
Surf Forecasts:
Telescopes surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 892 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SW 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Telescopes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
299 | 286 | 199 | 190 | 118 | 144 | 174 | 176 | 248 | 279 | 265 | 185 | 168 | 387 | 209 | 181 | 310 | 867 | 547 | 733 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:34PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:59AM0.20m | 10:55PM0.23m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
299 | 286 | 199 | 190 | 118 | 144 | 174 | 176 | 74 | 237 | 177 | 185 | 157 | 387 | 122 | 90 | 84 | 867 | 547 | 733 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | W 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 19 | SSE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
45 | 1 | 17 | 29 | 26 | 7 | 24 | 149 | 248 | 279 | 265 | 178 | 168 | 154 | 195 | 181 | 310 | 85 | 62 | 63 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 18 | W 6 | SSW 10 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 15 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 98 | 18 | 45 | 97 | 96 | 74 | 209 | 133 | 133 | — | 115 | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
25 | 57 | 51 | 56 | 80 | 99 | 72 | 142 | — | 113 | 146 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 662 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 40 | 0 | 148 | 0 | 11 | 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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