The groyne Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.80° S 153.15° E

The groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The groyne sea temperature is
20.4° C
1.1° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 769 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what The Groyne has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water is sitting at 69°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that chill if you’re in a spring suit.

Right now, there’s nothing doing. The surf window opens on Thursday the 9th of July, but honestly, it’s a write-off. We’ve got a moderate sea breeze and a cross-chop, and the wave energy is moderate (423) but the conditions are just poor. The swell is 4ft from the SE at 11 seconds, but that cross-shore wind is ruining it. Friday the 10th is the same story with rain showers and no quality.

The whole first week is a struggle. Saturday the 11th morning is marginal with a light cross-shore breeze and 3ft swell – not worth a paddle. By Sunday the 12th, the wind turns light and cross-offshore, and we get clean waves, but the size is tiny, just 3ft to 3ft from the ESE. The energy is weak (199). It’s barely surfable and very ordinary.

Monday the 13th through Wednesday the 15th is a flat spell. The swell drops to 2ft and then to 0.7ft with energy in the single digits. A total gap of about 5 days with nothing worth getting wet for.

Then, things change. On Saturday the 18th of July, a solid pulse arrives. The morning shows 5ft from the SE at 12 seconds, with a strong cross-offshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 623 (moderate). But it’s still classed as poor surf conditions. The wind is a strong breeze, so it’s clean but the wind is howling. By Sunday the 19th, it’s similar: 4ft, SE, 13 seconds, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy. Not great for The Groyne.

The real standout is a week later. On Thursday the 23rd of July morning, we get a clean, fresh offshore wind from the west, with a 6ft swell from the SE at 10 seconds. The wave energy is strong (589), and it’s clean. The afternoon gets even better: 7ft from the SE at 10 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind, and combined energy jumps to 1066. This is where it gets interesting for experienced surfers.

But the absolute best day is Friday the 24th of July morning. That’s the one. We’ve got 10ft from the ESE at 11 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is massive (1796). The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The Groyne is a reef break, so this long-period groundswell will set up nicely. The downside is that with 10ft, it’s expert-only territory. The afternoon sees the size drop to 8ft and the wind turns a little cross-on, so get on it early.

So, the pick of the fortnight is the morning of Friday the 24th of July. Get there early for the cleanest, biggest waves. The 23rd is a solid backup if you can’t wait.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. 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 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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663
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293
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SE
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SSW
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15
NW
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WNW
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High Tide
3:36PM1.50m
3:36AM1.19m
4:43PM1.64m
4:47AM1.17m
5:44PM1.78m
5:51AM1.19m
6:39PM1.91m
6:49AM1.23m
7:31PM2.00m
7:42AM1.28m
8:20PM2.03m
8:32AM1.32m
9:07PM2.01m
Low Tide
9:59PM0.58m
9:46AM0.33m
11:15PM0.52m
10:45AM0.26m
00:21AM0.43m
11:43AM0.19m
1:18AM0.35m
12:39PM0.13m
2:10AM0.28m
1:32PM0.09m
2:57AM0.24m
2:24PM0.09m
3:42AM0.23m
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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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