Surf Forecasts:
The Bowl surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with 1,626 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 16 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 453 | 358 | 516 | 482 | 302 | 236 | 215 | 148 | 141 | 144 | 140 | 150 | 251 | 411 | 536 | 757 | 868 | 844 | 1626 | 1317 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:59PM1.23m | 8:05AM1.29m | 8:36PM1.28m | 8:48AM1.29m | 9:14PM1.31m | 9:31AM1.28m | 9:54PM1.34m | 10:16AM1.26m | 10:36PM1.35m | 11:04AM1.23m | 11:22PM1.35m | 11:57AM1.19m | 00:12AM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.32m | 2:21PM0.21m | 2:40AM0.28m | 2:59PM0.21m | 3:23AM0.25m | 3:38PM0.22m | 4:08AM0.22m | 4:19PM0.24m | 4:55AM0.21m | 5:04PM0.27m | 5:46AM0.20m | 5:54PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 16 | S 14 |
| kJ | 453 | 336 | 516 | 482 | 302 | 449 | 495 | 474 | 359 | 289 | 276 | 295 | 293 | 239 | 536 | 757 | 868 | 844 | 1626 | 1317 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 41 | 358 | 212 | 138 | 82 | 236 | 215 | 148 | 141 | 144 | 140 | 122 | 163 | 166 | 69 | 184 | 693 | 498 | 833 | 736 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 9 | N 11 | N 11 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | S 18 | E 15 | S 18 | SW 19 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 94 | 35 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 73 | 54 | 88 | 104 | 141 | 103 | 150 | 251 | 411 | 115 | 173 | 4 | 606 | 59 | 60 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 881 | 878 | 724 | 603 | 589 | 37 | 36 | 33 | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 287 | 274 | 311 | 262 | 258 | 298 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 728 | 728 | 684 | 684 | 802 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1607 | 861 | 1 | 850 | 283 | 1 |
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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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