The groyne Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.80° S 153.15° E

The groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The groyne sea temperature is
20.4° C
1.0° 

The groyne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The groyne surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The groyne this week:

The surf forecast for The groyne 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 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The groyne in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 20th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Alright, grab your board. It’s a bit of a wait for the good stuff, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. The next week is mostly frustrating for surfers, with strong winds and lumpy seas ruining what could otherwise be decent swell. The ocean's got a lot of energy, but it's messy.

The first real surf worth paddling out for won’t be until Monday morning, July 13th. It's small, with waves around 2 ft from the ESE, but the wind is light offshore from the WSW, so The groyne (reef) will be clean. The water is sitting at a cooler-than-normal 69°. The energy is weak, only 68. That Monday afternoon goes sour fast though, as the wind shifts and kills the shape. Don’t expect much after that.

Tuesday the 14th is a write-off with tiny, weak surf. Wednesday the 15th gets a little spike in size, hitting 5 ft by the afternoon, but the period is a short and junky 6 seconds, and a fresh onshore wind at 19 mph from the SSE will make it a choppy mess. Thursday through the weekend sees a lot more size, with swell heights between 6 ft and 8 ft (peaking at 8 ft on Saturday 18th), but every session is plagued by fresh cross-shore winds up to 22 mph. The wave energy is high — it hits 1194 on Saturday — but the quality is poor. Honestly, this stretch looks better for kite surfing than paddle surfing unless you’re an expert looking for a battle in lumpy, cross-chop conditions.

We finally get our first standout on Tuesday morning, July 21st. This is the best on offer. Swell is still solid at 8 ft from the ESE with a 9-second period, but the wind turns light and cross-offshore from the south at just 9 mph, leaving the waves clean. The energy is pumping at 1607. This is an excellent window for experienced surfers only — 8 ft is pushing it for beginners. The conditions are set to be really good. Enjoy it while it lasts, because the wind goes onshore that afternoon.

Wednesday July 22nd morning is another great call. Clean 6 ft waves from the east, 9-second period, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. Wave energy is a solid 980. A very good session for intermediate to advanced surfers.

After that, we settle into a run of smaller but clean mornings from Thursday July 23rd through Saturday July 25th. Look for Thursday morning (4 ft, E swell) and Friday morning (4 ft, E swell) — both with light cross-offshore wind making for clean conditions. Saturday morning July 25th is a real treat: glassy conditions with 3 ft waves from the east. Perfect for a longboard or a funboard. Crowds are possible at The groyne.

The last few days of the forecast, from Sunday July 26th onward, fade away again. Sunday morning has clean 4 ft surf, but a moderate breeze makes it a bit average. The final days are small, with minimal energy, barely worth a look.

So to sum it up: Don’t bother this week unless you love getting worked in the wind. The real window is Tuesday July 21st and Wednesday July 22nd mornings — that's your best chance for quality, powerful waves. Then a few smaller but clean early sessions from Thursday to Saturday.

Stay tuned and keep an eye on the wind.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:31PM2.00m
7:42AM1.28m
8:20PM2.03m
8:32AM1.32m
9:07PM2.01m
9:21AM1.36m
9:52PM1.93m
10:10AM1.37m
10:36PM1.80m
10:59AM1.37m
11:19PM1.64m
11:51AM1.36m
00:01AM1.47m
Low Tide
12:39PM0.13m
2:10AM0.28m
1:32PM0.09m
2:57AM0.24m
2:24PM0.09m
3:42AM0.23m
3:14PM0.13m
4:25AM0.24m
4:05PM0.20m
5:07AM0.27m
4:56PM0.31m
5:49AM0.32m
5:50PM0.44m
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Information about the The groyne Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The groyne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The groyne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The groyne 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 groyne) 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 groyne 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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