The groyne Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.80° S 153.15° E

Issued: 9 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The groyne sea temperature is
20.1° C

1.4°C colder than average for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,572 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the Groyne over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the next few days aren’t looking great. The swell’s up, but that wind is a problem. It’s going to be a bit of a wait before anything decent shows.

We’ve got no surf to speak of until Wednesday the 8th of July, and even then, it’s a bit of an apology. There’s a solid 1ft SE swell rolling through the Wednesday morning, with a long 12-second period, and the combined wave energy is pumping at 1208, so there’s plenty of grunt. But that moderate cross-shore breeze has got it all chopped up and lumpy. It’s really only for the keeners who don’t mind battling a bit of a mess. The good news is that the water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wettie for the grovel.

Thursday the 9th of July morning brings a little more hope with a 2ft SE swell and an 11-second period; the combined energy is a massive 1986. It’s still a cross-shore wind, though, at 12 mph, keeping it all pretty average. Surfable if you’re willing to work for it, but far from clean.

Now, here’s the bit worth waiting for. Sunday the 12th of July morning is where it’s at. The swell drops to a clean 0.5ft out of the ESE with a long 11-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 204, but the wind is a light offshore from the WSW at just 3 mph. That’s glassy, clean, and the conditions are expected to be good. For a reef break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the SE, this morning window is the standout of the run. It’s an intermediate-level wave, and with offshore winds and a good long-period groundswell, you’ll get some nice, lined-up waves. Just be aware that this spot can get a crowd, so get in early.

After that, the swell drops right off. From the 13th of July through to the 18th, we’re looking at tiny slop, with heights mostly under 0.5ft and combined energy barely reaching triple digits. The 13th of July Monday afternoon does go glassy for a moment with a 0.4ft ESE swell, but it’s just ordinary, small waves.

There’s a bit of a pulse again on the 19th of July Sunday morning. A 0.7ft ENE swell with glassy conditions – that’s a nice surprise. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and won’t hold its shape well on the bank, but with no wind it’ll be clean and surfable. Again, small and not very powerful, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that morning is your best bet.

The 20th of July Monday has offshore winds and a consistent 0.5ft ENE swell, but again, it’s short period and low energy.

All in all, don’t bother with this week. The only real standouts are the Sunday 12th of July morning for clean, lined-up waves, and maybe the Sunday 19th of July morning for a tiny glassy session if the forecast holds. Right now, the near-term is a write-off, and the long-range promises a bit more but nothing to get overly excited about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SE
8
1.8
SE
10
1.9
SE
7
1.4
ESE
12
2.1
SE
12
2.2
SE
11
1.2
ESE
12
2.4
SE
11
1.7
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.1
SE
12
0.9
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.6
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
619
573
392
509
1208
1226
371
1298
663
152
117
678
343
166
145
113
186
149
112
64
56
Wind (km/h)
25
S
30
S
30
SSE
30
S
25
S
35
SSE
20
S
20
S
25
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SSW
10
S
10
NE
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
NNE
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
00:29AM1.45m
1:19PM1.31m
1:22AM1.35m
2:26PM1.39m
2:25AM1.26m
3:36PM1.50m
3:36AM1.19m
4:43PM1.64m
4:47AM1.17m
5:44PM1.78m
5:51AM1.19m
6:39PM1.91m
6:49AM1.23m
Low Tide
7:03AM0.41m
7:20PM0.57m
7:52AM0.40m
8:37PM0.60m
8:47AM0.37m
9:59PM0.58m
9:46AM0.33m
11:15PM0.52m
10:45AM0.26m
00:21AM0.43m
11:43AM0.19m
1:18AM0.35m
12:39PM0.13m
rain showers
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rain showers
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part cloud
clear
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:09
 mm
4
1
2
3
1
2
6
Temp °C
16
19
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
16
18
18
16
18
17
17
20
20
17
19
20
Feels °C
10
13
13
13
13
12
13
14
14
13
14
15
14
16
15
15
19
18
14
15
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
13
1.8
SE
10
0.5
E
12
1.4
ESE
12
0.2
E
15
1.2
ESE
12
1.7
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
12
0.9
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.6
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
Energy kJ
58
573
72
509
19
371
688
148
117
292
343
166
145
113
186
149
112
64
56
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
13
0.5
E
12
0.1
NE
9
0.4
SE
14
0.4
ESE
14
0.3
ESE
14
0.6
SE
9
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSW
3
Energy kJ
85
73
3
49
73
38
68
18
2
4
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
37
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SE
8
0.4
SW
4
1.9
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
2.1
SE
12
2.2
SE
11
1.6
SE
7
2.4
SE
11
1.7
SE
11
1.4
SE
6
1
SE
6
1.9
SE
10
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
619
5
392
396
1208
1226
247
1298
663
152
68
678
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
5
4
2
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
47
47
152
152
13
157
13
13
47
13
13
13
0
1
19
0
0
0
1
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
7
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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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