Surf Forecasts:
The Boot surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with 579 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Boot this week:
The surf forecast for The Boot over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Boot in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Boot over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
220 | 161 | 202 | 118 | 65 | 219 | 74 | 114 | 98 | 78 | 91 | 367 | 431 | 257 | 284 | 98 | 343 | 223 | 540 | 152 | 162 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:57PM1.32m | 5:48AM0.92m | 5:45PM1.39m | 6:30AM0.99m | 6:26PM1.45m | 7:07AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.50m | 7:42AM1.13m | 7:40PM1.53m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:16PM1.53m | 8:50AM1.28m | 8:52PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09AM0.54m | 11:58PM0.37m | 11:07AM0.49m | 00:37AM0.30m | 11:55AM0.43m | 1:12AM0.23m | 12:38PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.17m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:15AM0.13m | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:45AM0.11m | 2:40PM0.25m | 3:16AM0.11m | |||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 9 |
220 | 133 | 202 | 118 | 65 | 106 | 74 | 114 | 98 | 78 | 78 | 367 | 431 | 257 | 284 | 91 | 343 | 223 | 540 | 152 | 162 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 13 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 17 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
9 | 161 | 23 | 29 | 6 | 46 | 27 | 27 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 52 | 55 | 43 | 68 | 98 | 44 | 26 | 26 | 148 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
27 | — | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 5 | — | — | 19 | 20 | 37 | 46 | 56 | 38 | 43 | 30 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | SSW 3 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 20 | 58 | 60 | 42 | 219 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 12 | 21 | 50 | 11 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 5 | 68 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Information about the The Boot Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Boot provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Boot can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Boot 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 (The Boot) 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 The Boot 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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