The groyne Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.80° S 153.15° E

The groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The groyne sea temperature is
20.1° C
0.9° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The groyne in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about The Groyne.

Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are pretty quiet. There’s nothing big on the cards, no massive swell marching in. We’ve got a lot of small, weak surf, and the wind is going to be a real pain for most of it. The best you’ll find is in the early mornings when the breeze drops.

The first real standout is Tuesday morning, August 4th. It’s only 2ft of swell from the SE, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the key here. For a couple of hours, it’ll be clean as a whistle. The swell energy is weak (103), so don’t expect any power, but if you just want to get wet and have a few fun, little waves to yourself, that’s your window. The water is sitting at 68°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The next real highlight is Sunday morning, August 9th. The swell ticks up a little to 4ft from the E, with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (278), the best we’ll see. But more importantly, we get a light cross-offshore wind from the SSW. That’ll keep the reef clean. This is the pick of the entire forecast. If you’ve got a log or a funboard, get out there. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be the most fun you’ll have in this stretch. The swell is coming from the east, which is right in the optimum direction for this spot.

After that, the Thursday morning, August 13th offers a bit more. Again, small at 3ft, but a light cross-off from the NW cleans it up. The energy is low (143), but it’s surfable. The Thursday afternoon actually gets a solid offshore wind from the W at 12 mph, which will groom the 3ft E swell nicely. That’s a good option for a late session.

Beyond that, from the 14th through the 18th, it drops off badly. The swell is tiny, 2ft to 2ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore. The energy is barely a whisper (46 to 78). It’s not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate. The weekend of the 16th and 17th is a total write-off with moderate winds and no swell.

So, to wrap it up: Sunday, August 9th (morning) is your best bet. It’s the biggest swell and the cleanest wind. The water is about average for the season. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, so you can expect a few waves, but the crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so get there early. The Tuesday morning, August 4th glass-off is a close second for a quick, clean fix.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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0
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1
1
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1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
ESE
9
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
E
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
65
35
70
158
113
73
48
48
37
54
67
94
75
58
264
230
239
162
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
S
10
ENE
10
WNW
5
SW
15
ENE
10
WNW
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
SW
15
S
15
ESE
10
SSW
20
S
15
SE
5
S
0
S
15
NE
15
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross
on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:02PM1.51m
11:45AM1.43m
11:44PM1.36m
12:44PM1.44m
00:36AM1.21m
1:57PM1.48m
1:47AM1.08m
3:19PM1.55m
3:19AM1.01m
4:34PM1.67m
4:44AM1.03m
5:37PM1.80m
Low Tide
5:27AM0.28m
5:50PM0.49m
6:09AM0.31m
7:00PM0.58m
7:01AM0.33m
8:30PM0.62m
8:05AM0.34m
10:05PM0.58m
9:18AM0.33m
11:24PM0.49m
10:30AM0.27m
00:25AM0.37m
clear
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6:26
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
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5:21
5:21
5:22
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Temp °C
17
18
18
17
20
19
17
18
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18
16
20
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Feels °C
16
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15
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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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