The Heads surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,913 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Heads in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Heads over the next 16 days.
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