The groyne Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.80° S 153.15° E

The groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The groyne sea temperature is
20.0° 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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Honestly, looking at the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a tough stretch for The Groyne. We’re dealing with small, weak swell for most of it, and the wind is going to mess with the quality more often than not. There are a couple of windows where it cleans up, but you’ll have to be patient.

The water is sitting at 68°, which is about 2° cooler than normal for this time of year, so you’ll feel that nip when you’re paddling out.

The first real chance to grab something decent is on Sunday morning, the 9th of August. It’s glassy, calm as can be, with a 3ft swell rolling in from the east. The period is a middling 9 seconds, and the combined energy pushes up to 210, so there’s some life in the water. This is the standout window. The waves will be clean and rideable, but don’t expect a pumping session. Crowds are a possibility here, so get down early.

After that, the wind turns ugly again. Monday and Tuesday see cross-offshore breezes, which keeps the surface clean, but the swell drops back to 2ft – 3ft, and energy drops right off into the double digits. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary.

We get another brief moment on Wednesday afternoon, the 12th of August. The wind swings to a gentle offshore from the west, with 2ft of east swell. It’s clean, but again, small. The energy is only 94, so it’s weak. Worth a paddle if you’re desperate, but not worth driving for.

From there, it’s a long run of poor conditions. The swell stays tiny, mostly 2ft to 2ft, and the wind is either cross or cross-on for days. Friday the 14th offers a clean cross-off in the morning, but the swell is just 2ft – not enough to get excited about.

The only other thing to note is a bump in the swell on the 17th of August. Monday afternoon sees a short-period 4ft pulse from the southeast, but the period is a terrible 5 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross-on at 19 mph. That’s lumpy, messy, and not worth your time. It’s more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle surfing one.

The following Wednesday, the 19th, shows a 5ft east swell with a combined energy of 222, which is the biggest energy we see. But the wind is cross-shore at 12 mph, and the period is only 8 seconds. It’s going to be a choppy, bumpy mess. For the experts only, and even then, it’s a battle.

Bottom line: if you’re after the best of a bad bunch, Sunday morning the 9th is your only real shot. It’s clean, glassy, and small but fun. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off. The Groyne is a reef that needs a proper east swell and clean wind, and we just don’t get that combo for more than a few hours.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Energy kJ
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194
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64
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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ENE
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WNW
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ENE
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NNE
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25
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ENE
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High Tide
1:57PM1.48m
1:47AM1.08m
3:19PM1.55m
3:19AM1.01m
4:34PM1.67m
4:44AM1.03m
5:37PM1.80m
5:52AM1.11m
6:31PM1.91m
6:47AM1.22m
7:19PM1.98m
7:36AM1.33m
8:03PM2.00m
Low Tide
8:30PM0.62m
8:05AM0.34m
10:05PM0.58m
9:18AM0.33m
11:24PM0.49m
10:30AM0.27m
00:25AM0.37m
11:35AM0.20m
1:13AM0.27m
12:33PM0.13m
1:56AM0.19m
1:25PM0.09m
2:36AM0.15m
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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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