
Surf Forecasts:
Temples surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 962 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Temples in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Temples over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards. The main story here is a persistent, clean offshore wind pattern that’s going to keep things tidy for a good stretch, but the swell’s got a bit of a split personality. We’ve got a solid run of SSW groundswell, but it’s often on the smaller side, and the early days are a bit of a wash-out for real quality. The real standout action kicks off later, with a serious pulse of energy building towards the end of the month and into August.
Alright, let’s start at the beginning. Tuesday, the 21st of July, things are just getting going. Temples is a reef and point setup, exposed to the SW, and it’s fairly consistent. We’ve got a solid 5.2 ft of SSW swell, with a period of 14 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell with some push. The combined energy is strong at 1171, but the water temp is 79.7°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The issue? The forecast calls it “marginal” – it’s a bit of a messy start. The wind is a fresh 19 mph offshore from the SE, so the surface will be clean, but the wave quality is just not there yet. It’s a “look but don’t get too excited” kind of day.
Wednesday and Thursday the 22nd and 23rd are a bit of a grind. Swell drops to 4.3 ft and then 3.9 ft, still with that nice long period, but the combined energy is moderate (744 and 811). The wind stays offshore, moderate to fresh, keeping it clean. But honestly, the waves are just small and a bit weak for a spot like this. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Thursday afternoon sees a drop to 2.6 ft at 14 seconds, which is just a tad too small for any real fun.
We’re in a bit of a lull. Friday the 24th is pretty much the same story – small, long-period groundswell hanging around 2.6 ft to 3.0 ft. The period is a very long 17 seconds, which for a point break like Temples is a good thing, it’ll wrap in nicely, but there’s just not enough height. The energy is still moderate (814 and 869). Saturday the 25th picks up a little to 4.3 ft, but it’s still not firing. The wind is offshore and clean, but the swell energy is just moderate.
Then we hit a bit of a shift. Sunday the 26th of July, the swell direction swings around to the SE and the period drops right off to 8 and 9 seconds – that’s short period, wind-affected stuff. The height gets up to 7.2 ft, which is big enough to be a handful, but with that short period and a fresh 22 mph offshore wind, it’s going to be a bumpy, lumpy mess. The combined energy is moderate (965), but the quality is poor. Honestly, this looks more like a kite-surfing session than a paddle session. Not worth your time.
Monday the 27th is more of the same: 5.2 ft of short-period SE windswell, with a fresh offshore wind. It’s clean, but the waves will be crumbly and weak. Still not what we’re after.
Now, we start to see the light. Tuesday the 28th, the swell swings back to the SSW and the period jumps back to a very long 16 seconds. The height is only 3.3 ft, so it’s small, but the energy is moderate (842). The wind is a moderate offshore. It’s a tease, really, a sign of what’s coming.
Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are a steady build. SSW swell at 4.3 ft to 4.6 ft, with periods of 14 to 15 seconds. The energy
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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1028 | 731 | 528 | 346 | 515 | 569 | 264 | 286 | 340 | 404 | 962 | 706 | 602 | 783 | 502 | 665 | 493 | 333 | 269 | 339 | |
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 |
High Tide | 2:23PM1.91m | 2:53AM2.28m | 3:06PM1.66m | 3:35AM2.15m | 4:04PM1.45m | 4:28AM2.02m | 6:00PM1.32m | 5:47AM1.94m | 8:32PM1.37m | 7:19AM1.96m | 9:31PM1.51m | 8:27AM2.06m | 10:04PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.64m | 9:26AM0.80m | 8:50PM0.83m | 10:31AM0.90m | 9:23PM1.01m | 12:04PM0.94m | 10:16PM1.17m | 1:50PM0.86m | 00:16AM1.26m | 2:56PM0.71m | 2:03AM1.21m | 3:38PM0.56m | 3:04AM1.09m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
1028 | 731 | 528 | 346 | 515 | 569 | 198 | 286 | 265 | 257 | 962 | 706 | 602 | 367 | 253 | 277 | 149 | 83 | 168 | 339 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 20 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
37 | 62 | 107 | 223 | 31 | 130 | 264 | 98 | 340 | 404 | 31 | 12 | 25 | 63 | 54 | 8 | 64 | 114 | 83 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | SW 18 | S 20 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | — | WSW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | 10 | — | 12 | 30 | 62 | 61 | — | — | 25 | — | 33 | 15 | 37 | 80 | 61 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
106 | 120 | 109 | 138 | 128 | 112 | 103 | 111 | 147 | 147 | 159 | 356 | 356 | 783 | 502 | 665 | 493 | 333 | 269 | 326 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 42 | 0 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 5 | 16 | 10 | 38 | 42 | 182 | 38 | 42 | 79 | 16 |
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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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