Surf Forecasts:
The Bowl surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bowl this week:
The surf forecast for The Bowl over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Bowl in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 8 | SW 23 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 513 | 820 | 897 | 557 | 472 | 289 | 266 | 296 | 149 | 80 | 299 | 540 | 1165 | 1123 | 1028 | 979 | 875 | 631 | 623 | 640 | 648 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:43AM1.47m | 6:34PM1.27m | 6:42AM1.50m | 7:32PM1.32m | 7:40AM1.53m | 8:28PM1.36m | 8:36AM1.52m | 9:23PM1.39m | 9:32AM1.49m | 10:15PM1.41m | 10:27AM1.44m | 11:07PM1.40m | 11:21AM1.36m | 11:57PM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:18PM0.04m | 00:27AM0.23m | 1:15PM-0.01m | 1:26AM0.20m | 2:11PM-0.04m | 2:25AM0.18m | 3:04PM-0.04m | 3:22AM0.17m | 3:56PM-0.00m | 4:19AM0.18m | 4:47PM0.05m | 5:15AM0.21m | 5:37PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 8 | SW 13 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 513 | 820 | 897 | 557 | 472 | 289 | 198 | 144 | 149 | 63 | 154 | 107 | 1165 | 1123 | 1028 | 979 | 875 | 631 | 623 | 640 | 648 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 23 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 244 | 247 | 247 | 254 | 70 | 68 | 50 | 27 | 87 | 80 | 299 | 540 | 65 | 73 | 302 | 377 | 372 | 301 | 264 | 261 | 250 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | N 10 | SSW 13 | NW 16 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 19 | SE 18 | NW 15 | S 18 | — | — | SSW 18 | S 16 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 510 | 62 | 86 | 73 | 2 | 59 | 10 | 21 | 71 | 59 | 67 | 109 | 177 | 246 | 9 | 6 | — | — | 67 | 137 | 180 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 156 | 266 | 219 | 266 | 296 | 206 | 380 | 199 | 198 | 220 | 173 | 377 | 287 | 233 | 266 | 247 | 247 | 262 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1937 | 1901 | 861 | 861 | 1900 | 1883 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 869 | 850 | 850 | 861 | 850 | 788 | 788 | 771 |
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Information about the The Bowl Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Bowl provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bowl can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bowl 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 Bowl) 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 Bowl 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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