The Heads surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Heads this week:
The surf forecast for The Heads over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Heads in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Heads over the next 16 days.
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