Surf Forecasts:
The groyne surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SE swell with 256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The groyne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead at The Groyne. For the next 16 days, there are no solid surf options on the table. Most of this run is filled with poor surf conditions and onshore or cross-shore winds that are going to chop things up badly. The water temperature is sitting at about 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker suit.
We’ve got a long dry spell with no real recommendations. The only moment that even gets close to salvageable is on Wednesday morning, July 29th. That morning we see a glassy surface with a light offshore breeze from the west. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the east, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s not holding much shape. The combined wave energy is weak at 53, so it’s really just ankle-biters. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s ordinary.
After that, we enter a long gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The wind picks up, the swell gets messier, and the conditions just get sloppier. The crowds at The Groyne can be an issue sometimes, but honestly, with quality this low, you won’t have to worry about anyone else out there.
Nothing to get excited about here. Keep an eye on it – forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 40 | 27 | 31 | 9 | 12 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 38 | 20 | 22 | 60 | 171 | 161 | 115 | 231 | 146 | 126 | 172 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:28PM1.65m | 6:30AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.72m | 7:11AM1.13m | 7:38PM1.78m | 7:50AM1.20m | 8:12PM1.82m | 8:26AM1.26m | 8:45PM1.82m | 9:01AM1.31m | 9:17PM1.79m | 9:37AM1.35m | 9:50PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27AM0.34m | 1:11AM0.46m | 12:11PM0.30m | 1:44AM0.39m | 12:53PM0.27m | 2:16AM0.32m | 1:32PM0.24m | 2:47AM0.28m | 2:10PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.25m | 2:47PM0.25m | 3:48AM0.24m | 3:26PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 12 | E 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 16 |
| kJ | 40 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 38 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 95 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | ESE 3 | ESE 11 | SSE 9 | ENE 5 | E 14 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 10 | SE 15 | E 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | — | — | E 8 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 17 | — | — | 5 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | SSW 2 | — | E 4 | SSW 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 31 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 60 | 171 | 161 | 115 | 231 | 146 | 126 | 172 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 38 | 13 | 38 | 147 | 2 | 30 | 38 | 96 | 0 | 19 | 15 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 13 | 47 | 13 | 13 | 47 | 13 |
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