The Boot surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 22 May 2026 AEST
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The Boot surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Boot sea temperature is
19.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Boot in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (May 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 23rd May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 23rd May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 23rd May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Boot over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
!
!
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
4
3
3
0
3
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSE
8
2.2
SE
10
2.4
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
11
3
ESE
12
3
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
11
2.4
E
11
2.4
E
11
2.2
E
12
2
E
11
2
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.9
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
429
906
1170
1605
2239
2360
2001
1857
1725
1419
1468
1255
966
1037
952
840
904
698
524
507
400
Wind (km/h)
30
S
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
10
ESE
5
N
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSE
15
WNW
10
W
15
SSE
10
WSW
30
SSW
35
S
35
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
1:27PM1.05m
1:10AM1.44m
2:32PM1.09m
2:15AM1.33m
3:31PM1.16m
3:18AM1.23m
4:23PM1.24m
4:17AM1.16m
5:07PM1.32m
5:12AM1.10m
5:46PM1.39m
6:02AM1.06m
6:22PM1.45m
Low Tide
6:46PM0.49m
8:09AM0.17m
8:02PM0.52m
9:03AM0.21m
9:18PM0.51m
9:51AM0.25m
10:27PM0.46m
10:33AM0.28m
11:26PM0.41m
11:12AM0.31m
00:16AM0.34m
11:48AM0.33m
1:00AM0.29m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
1
1
1
6
1
2
1
2
3
1
3
13
Temp °C
17
17
18
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
18
17
18
18
20
19
18
17
17
18
11
12
14
14
18
16
17
17
17
19
18
18
17
20
18
18
16
17
12
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
0.2
S
13
2.5
ESE
11
3
ESE
12
3
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
11
2.4
E
11
2.4
E
11
2.2
E
12
2
E
11
2
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.9
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
Energy kJ
143
13
1605
2239
2360
2001
1857
1725
1419
1468
1255
966
1037
952
840
904
698
524
507
400
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
17
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
S
14
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
16
4
8
22
4
10
22
47
57
25
22
21
8
8
2
6
5
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
7
Energy kJ
8
7
7
6
7
6
21
4
3
10
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSE
8
2.2
SE
10
2.4
ESE
10
0.4
SSW
3
0.6
S
4
Energy kJ
429
906
1170
4
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
1
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
62
68
103
7
7
7
7
7
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
7
0
23
103
68
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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.

The Boot is 4 km (2 miles) from Randwick. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Randwick. Randwick has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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