Surf Forecasts:
Temples surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,501 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Temples this week:
The surf forecast for Temples over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Temples in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Temples over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. The window opens this Sunday the 16th and runs right through to the end of the month. We’ve got a solid stretch of groundswell on the cards, mostly from the SSW and SW, with that east-southeast wind holding firm – that’s straight offshore for this set-up, which is exactly what you want to hear.
Water temps are sitting at 78°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there. Just your standard tropical warmth.
First call is Temples, Sunday morning. It’s an exposed reef and point, so it handles this kind of swell well. The wave energy is strong at 2243, with a clean 7ft of SSW swell, period at a solid 16 seconds. This is proper groundswell, long period, and it’s going to be threading down the point with some real push. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze, so it’ll be glassy early. This is one for the experienced crew – 7ft on a reef isn't messing around. It’s a standout start.
The rest of the week keeps that quality up. Monday sees the swell ease slightly to around 5ft, still clean, and the energy drops a bit to 911 – still solid, but the bigger push has backed off. Tuesday, the energy jumps right back up to 2883 with 6ft, and the period stretches out again to 16 seconds. Good, consistent waves.
Now, the real highlight of the whole run looks like Wednesday the 19th. That morning you’ve got 8ft of SSW swell at 18 seconds, with the energy meter hitting 3535. That’s a serious pulse of long-period groundswell. It’s going to be powerful and organized. The wind is still offshore, so it should be a proper session for anyone who knows what they’re doing on a bigger day. It’s pushing close to that 8ft mark in the afternoon, which is expert territory.
Thursday the 20th holds that 8ft size with 16-second period, and energy is still jacked up at 3857. Another day of solid, powerful surf. The wind stays offshore, but you’re looking at a lot of water moving through. This is not a beginner’s window.
The weekend rolls in with a bit more wind – that ESE breeze picks up to around 19 mph on Friday. The swell is still decent, around 6ft to 8ft, but that fresh breeze is going to put some texture on it. It’ll still be rideable, but not as clean as the earlier days. The tide might be a bit of a factor too.
After that, we settle into a more consistent rhythm. The following week, from the 24th through the 31st, we see waves in the 4ft to 7ft range, with plenty of 14 to 16-second period. The energy is mostly in the moderate range, solid enough to keep things fun. The morning sessions are looking cleaner, with the offshore winds holding, while some afternoons get a bit more cross-off.
There’s another notable pulse around the 27th, where the period jumps back up to 19 seconds and the swell is 6ft. It’s a quick hit of that longer-period energy, which this reef and point will handle much better than a beach break would.
The last couple of days of the month keep the waves coming. Not as big as the mid-month peak, but still consistent and clean, especially in the mornings. The wind stays offshore, and you can see that the swell direction is holding its line from the SW, which is right in the optimum for this spot. A couple of the afternoons have that cross-off component, which might make things a little lumpy, but the mornings are always your best bet.
If I had to pick the standout, it’s that Wednesday the 19th into Thursday the 20th. That’s the biggest, most powerful, and cleanest swell of the run. The long-period nature of the swell is a huge plus for a point break like this.
Overall, it’s a really promising 16 days. Just remember this is a reef, so it’s not for the faint of heart, and a spot that’s this consistent can get a bit busy on the peak. But if you’re an experienced surfer, this is the call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2243 | 1599 | 1175 | 886 | 763 | 651 | 1594 | 1467 | 1551 | 3535 | 4037 | 4501 | 3808 | 3137 | 2383 | 1343 | 3473 | 3010 | 2583 | 2178 | 1529 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:06PM2.54m | 00:29AM2.65m | 12:40PM2.37m | 00:58AM2.61m | 1:11PM2.15m | 1:26AM2.51m | 1:41PM1.92m | 1:55AM2.35m | 2:11PM1.68m | 2:25AM2.17m | 2:45PM1.45m | 3:04AM1.98m | 3:57PM1.24m | 4:20AM1.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.16m | 6:40AM0.29m | 6:41PM0.29m | 7:16AM0.37m | 7:06PM0.45m | 7:51AM0.51m | 7:29PM0.62m | 8:29AM0.68m | 7:49PM0.80m | 9:16AM0.87m | 8:05PM0.98m | 10:40AM1.02m | 8:00PM1.16m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
2243 | 1599 | 1175 | 886 | 763 | 472 | 1594 | 1467 | 1551 | 3535 | 4037 | 4501 | 3808 | 3137 | 2383 | 1343 | 3473 | 3010 | 2583 | 2178 | 1529 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 5 | SW 26 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | SE 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 |
— | — | 17 | 25 | 75 | 651 | 584 | 961 | 1242 | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | 1317 | — | — | 74 | 127 | 379 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 26 | — | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 24 | — |
— | — | 13 | — | 55 | 55 | 705 | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 |
16 | 10 | 36 | 22 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 34 | — | 20 | 51 | — | 49 | 89 | 104 | 179 | 169 | 103 | — | 66 | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 42 | 89 | 16 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Temples Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Temples provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Temples can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Temples 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 (Temples) 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 Temples 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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