Surf Forecasts:
The Fort surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 861 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Fort this week:
The surf forecast for The Fort over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Fort in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Fort over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, on the mic, letting you know what’s looking good on the water. Let’s get into it.
First off, the bulk of the next couple of weeks is a pretty quiet, frustrating stretch for The Fort. The swell is on the small side, and the winds are a bit of a mess, with a lot of cross and cross-onshore stuff. The water is a bit colder than what we usually expect for this time of year, sitting at 56°F.
We’re looking at a long gap here. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny, weak surf and messy conditions. The wave energy is low, with values under 300 for most of it. Thursday the 6th, Friday the 7th, and Saturday the 8th are all a no-go. It’s tough to get excited about anything.
Sunday the 9th morning sees a bit of a pulse, but it’s not great. The swell jumps up to 6 ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds, which is a bit of a groundswell, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore. The energy is solid at 1102, but it comes with a cross-chop, and the rating is a "marginal" call. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but not super clean for the crew either.
The real, and I mean the real standout, is shaping up for the end of the forecast. We’ve got a solid window from Wednesday the 19th through Friday the 21st. The swell is building to a consistent 6 ft from the WNW, with a period around 11-12 seconds. That’s a nice, long groundswell. The energy is huge, peaking at 1507, so there’s plenty of power. The wind is cross, but it's a gentle cross-shore, which is a big positive. This is the best looking surf on the whole forecast. The waves will be solid, and while the swell direction is a bit more westerly, the reef setup at The Fort should handle it. It’s not a day for beginners, as it’s over 5 ft, but for the experienced shortboarders, this is the one to circle. Crowds are a possibility here, so be ready to share.
The rest of the time is a bit of a wash, with the odd small window of marginal surf. Wednesday the 12th afternoon has some glassy conditions, but it’s small. Overall, it’s a slow start, but the end of the run is worth the wait.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 84 | 82 | 84 | 129 | 132 | 150 | 182 | 818 | 667 | 156 | 861 | 177 | 120 | 134 | 205 | 143 | 218 | 125 | 109 | 163 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | glassy | on | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 5:03PM1.83m | 7:52AM1.15m | 6:04PM1.88m | 9:05AM1.25m | 7:08PM1.94m | 9:57AM1.35m | 8:11PM2.00m | 10:41AM1.43m | 9:10PM2.03m | 11:21AM1.49m | 10:05PM2.03m | 11:59AM1.55m | 10:58PM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:45AM0.11m | 11:49AM0.95m | 1:52AM-0.04m | 1:10PM0.99m | 2:52AM-0.17m | 2:21PM0.96m | 3:45AM-0.27m | 3:22PM0.87m | 4:32AM-0.31m | 4:18PM0.77m | 5:16AM-0.31m | 5:11PM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 84 | 82 | 78 | 56 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 292 | 274 | 83 | 358 | 177 | 120 | 134 | 205 | 143 | 218 | 125 | 109 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | W 6 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 23 | 6 | 20 | 129 | 82 | 150 | 148 | 124 | 124 | 112 | 104 | 102 | 93 | 88 | 69 | 100 | 194 | 108 | 94 | 163 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 60 | 50 | 84 | 10 | 132 | 36 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 22 | 24 | 12 | 60 | 45 | 58 | 113 | 28 | 65 | 26 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 |
| kJ | — | 16 | — | 29 | — | — | 182 | 818 | 667 | 156 | 861 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 0 | 204 | 181 | 0 | 12 | 549 | 0 | 83 | 204 | 0 | 328 | 126 | 0 | 15 | 60 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 12 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Fort provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Fort can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Fort 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 Fort) 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).
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