
Surf Forecasts:
The groyne surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,818 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NE 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The groyne in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The groyne over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna level with you – this forecast for The Groyne is a real mixed bag, and honestly, mostly a bag of frustration. We've got a long, quiet spell to get through before anything worthwhile shows its face.
Right now, and for the next nine or ten days, it's a tough watch. The swell that's around is small and weak, and the wind's just not playing ball. From the very start on Friday the 3rd, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the ESE creeping in, but the wind is a messy cross-offshore. It's surfable but ordinary, not worth getting excited about. That sets the tone for the week ahead. Saturday the 5th is poor, with rising winds. Sunday the 6th kicks up a bit more size, with swell hitting 5ft on Sunday morning and climbing to 6ft Sunday afternoon, but it's all short-period windswell and the wind is a fresh cross-shore. It’s gonna be lumpy and choppy, not the clean lines we want. The energy is moderate, hitting 254 in the morning and 331 in the afternoon, but without clean wind, it’s just messy. The conditions stay poor right through Monday the 7th, with lumpy 8ft swell and strong cross-onshore winds. That size is getting into the too-big-for-beginners territory, but the quality is so bad it's unappealing for everyone.
We finally get a glimmer of hope on Wednesday the 8th. The swell drops back to a more manageable 6ft, but here's the kicker – the period jumps to 11 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, carrying real energy. The combined energy shoots up to 833, which is strong. But, the wind is still a moderate cross-shore, keeping the conditions marginal. It’s a tease. Thursday the 9th morning looks the cleanest of this whole stretch, with a cross-offshore wind and a 5ft swell, but the marginal tag sticks with it.
Then, from around Friday the 10th through to the 15th of July, the swell completely flatlines. We're looking at tiny ankle-biters, below 2ft, with hardly any energy. For nearly a week, there’s nothing to recommend. It’s a proper dead spell.
Now, for the one true standout, and it's a long-range call. The Groyne is a reef break here, and its optimum swell direction is from the SE. Way out on Saturday the 18th of July, there’s a pulse of energy on the charts. The swell is predicted to come in at 3ft from the SE with a very long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy reads 167, which is moderate but feels like more with that period. That’s the kind of groundswell that really suits a reef setup like The Groyne, offering proper shape and power. The problem? The wind is forecast to be a fresh cross-shore from the SSE at 19 mph, which will ruin it. Poor conditions. So, it’s a promising signal that might get cleaned up, but as of now, it’s a no-go.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off with onshore slop and tiny surf. The second week is flat as a pancake. The only thing on the horizon is that late pulse on the 18th, which needs a huge wind improvement to be worthwhile. A frustrating outlook, but forecasts can change, and a reef like The Groyne can turn on with the right window. Keep your eyes peeled.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 96 | 90 | 93 | 87 | 120 | 147 | 133 | 239 | 757 | 629 | 606 | 574 | 340 | 313 | 381 | 808 | 568 | 371 | 431 | 334 | |
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 | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:03AM1.21m | 10:27PM1.72m | 10:44AM1.21m | 11:04PM1.65m | 11:28AM1.23m | 11:44PM1.56m | 12:19PM1.26m | 00:29AM1.45m | 1:19PM1.31m | 1:22AM1.35m | 2:26PM1.39m | 2:25AM1.26m | 3:36PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:29AM0.37m | 3:48PM0.33m | 5:05AM0.38m | 4:30PM0.38m | 5:41AM0.39m | 5:17PM0.44m | 6:20AM0.40m | 6:13PM0.51m | 7:03AM0.41m | 7:20PM0.57m | 7:52AM0.40m | 8:37PM0.60m | 8:47AM0.37m | ||||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
86 | 66 | 80 | 93 | 87 | 56 | 147 | 114 | 83 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 76 | 113 | 255 | 808 | 166 | 371 | 431 | 334 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 12 | NE 7 | ESE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | ESE 16 | — | — | — | — |
80 | 96 | 90 | 12 | 17 | 31 | 4 | 7 | 9 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | E 16 | E 15 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | — | 5 | 17 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | — | S 4 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 4 | SE 11 | SE 7 | SW 3 | — |
7 | — | — | — | 13 | 120 | 117 | 133 | 239 | 757 | 629 | 606 | 574 | 340 | 313 | 381 | 5 | 568 | 159 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 47 | 13 | 157 | 152 | 426 | 911 | 949 | 47 | 47 | 157 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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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.











