The groyne Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.80° S 153.15° E

The groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 01 Aug 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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

The next couple of weeks are a proper mixed bag. We’ve got a stretch of nothing much at the start, then a bit of a pulse mid-period, and then the real story unfolds in the second week—a run of strong, powerful surf that will have the crew on edge. The first week is mostly about waiting and watching; the second week is when it gets serious.

We start off at The groyne on Saturday the 1st. It’s pretty grim—only about 4ft of short-period wind swell out of the southeast, with a moderate cross-shore breeze chopping it up. The water is sitting at 68°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so grab the booties if you’re sensitive. There’s not much to get excited about; the combined energy is weak at 146. Sunday the 2nd sees a touch more size, around 5ft, but it’s still messy and cross-onshore. Not worth your time.

Monday the 3rd drops right off—we’re looking at 2ft with a long period of 13 seconds, but it’s marginal and the wind is all over the place. That pattern of small, weak surf continues through to Wednesday the 5th. We get a couple of glassy windows—Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning are dead calm—but with only 2ft to 3ft on offer, it’s just a paddle-around session at best. The energy is weak, sitting between 106 and 120.

Thursday the 6th brings a bit of relief with a light cross-offshore wind and 3ft, but it’s still pretty ordinary. The rest of that first week—Friday the 7th through to Sunday the 9th—is mostly small and lumpy. There’s a clean, glassy morning on Sunday the 9th, but again, only 2ft. The break is fairly consistent, so it never goes completely flat, but it’s a lot of effort for not much reward.

Now, here’s where things start to shift. Monday the 10th sees the wind swing to the north, but it’s cross and blows at 15 mph, so it’s messy. Tuesday the 11th is better—we get a clean, cross-offshore wind and 3ft with the period stretching out to 9 seconds. The energy starts to build, around 228. By Wednesday the 12th morning, we’ve got a gentle offshore breeze and 2ft. It’s small, but clean. That’s about the best of the first week.

The real deal kicks off on Thursday the 13th. The swell jumps to 5ft with a fresh offshore wind at 19 mph. The energy is now moderate at 403. The waves are clean, but it’s still a bit raw. Then Friday the 14th... hold onto your board. We’re looking at 10ft of east-northeast swell with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is strong, hitting 2020 in the morning. The wind is cross-offshore and clean, and the afternoon session is the standout—light winds, 10ft faces, and conditions that are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle. For the groms and beginners, this is way over your head—over 8ft is expert territory.

Saturday the 15th is a step up again. The swell is pushing 16ft in the morning with a 11 second period. The energy is very strong at 5335. The wind is cross-offshore and clean, but this is serious, heavy surf. Only for the well-equipped and the brave. The afternoon sees it back off a touch to 15ft, but it’s still a beast.

Sunday the 16th stays big. 13ft to 16ft of east swell with a 12 second period. The energy is massive—over 10,000 in the afternoon. The wind is cross-onshore and it’s going to be a churning, lumpy mess. This is more like a spectacle than a surf. For a reef break like The groyne, that kind of size and power is dangerous. Honestly, with that much swell and wind, you might be better off watching from the cliff or thinking about kiting—this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, to wrap it up: the first six days are about as exciting as watching paint dry. The standout is unequivocally Friday the 14th afternoon—10ft, clean, and just perfect for those who know what they’re doing. Saturday the 15th morning is also promising for experts, but it’s a step into the deep end. Everything after that is too big and unruly. Keep your eyes on the 14th.

That’s the picture from here. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:50PM1.73m
10:15AM1.39m
10:25PM1.63m
10:57AM1.41m
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
Low Tide
3:26PM0.28m
4:19AM0.25m
4:08PM0.33m
4:51AM0.26m
4:54PM0.40m
5:27AM0.28m
5:50PM0.49m
6:09AM0.31m
7:00PM0.58m
7:01AM0.33m
8:30PM0.62m
8:05AM0.34m
10:05PM0.58m
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Temp °C
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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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