The groyne Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.80° S 153.15° E

The groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The groyne sea temperature is
20.1° 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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, SE swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty again. Let’s have a look at this in feet and Fahrenheit.

Overall, it’s a slow start but there’s a little nugget of gold at the end of July. The Groyne is our only spot, and the water is a cooler-than-normal 68°F, so a spring suit might be a good idea.

Thursday the 23rd is the first go. The morning is clean with a 4ft easterly swell and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (208), and the period is short, so it’ll be a bit crumbly but fun. Get it early before the wind swings.

Friday the 24th through Wednesday the 29th is a washout. Messy winds, tiny swell, or both. Sunday the 26th morning has a 2ft swell with clean cross-off wind, but it’s weak energy (61) and not really worth the drive. Wednesday the 29th morning is glassy with a 3ft swell, but again, very low energy (72).

The big one is Friday the 31st of July. This is the standout. The morning has a 5ft SSE swell with a clean 12 mph offshore wind from the west. The energy is solid (278), and the moderate offshore wind will have the waves lined up and clean. The afternoon pushes the swell to 6ft, but the period is short, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. This is the session for the week.

Saturday the 1st of August also has some potential. The morning is a 5ft SE swell with cross-off wind, but the afternoon is glassy with a 5ft swell. The energy is moderate (188), but the glassy conditions will make it a fun, long, clean ride.

The rest of the first week of August is poor. Onshore winds and choppy conditions. The only other mention is Wednesday the 5th of August with a glassy 4ft SE swell, but it’s only moderate energy (199) and not a standout.

Lock in Friday the 31st of July. That’s your best chance.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.5
SE
6
1.4
SE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
E
7
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ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.9
SE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SE
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
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ENE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
204
161
130
100
143
172
158
131
85
53
40
17
17
16
33
26
14
37
64
64
51
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
E
15
WSW
20
S
30
SE
20
S
20
S
10
SE
10
W
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
SW
15
S
15
SE
10
SW
10
S
10
E
10
W
0
NW
20
NNE
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
on
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High Tide
4:06PM1.41m
3:43AM0.98m
5:02PM1.48m
4:48AM0.97m
5:48PM1.57m
5:43AM1.01m
6:28PM1.65m
6:30AM1.06m
7:04PM1.72m
7:11AM1.13m
7:38PM1.78m
7:50AM1.20m
8:12PM1.82m
Low Tide
10:42PM0.69m
9:46AM0.41m
11:46PM0.63m
10:38AM0.38m
00:33AM0.55m
11:27AM0.34m
1:11AM0.46m
12:11PM0.30m
1:44AM0.39m
12:53PM0.27m
2:16AM0.32m
1:32PM0.24m
2:47AM0.28m
cloud
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5:15
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Temp °C
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18
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Feels °C
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13
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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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