Surf Forecasts:
The Island surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,717 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Island this week:
The surf forecast for The Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Island in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about The Island over the next couple of weeks. It's a reef break, exposed to the SW, and it's consistent, but we've got to be patient for the real quality.
The start of the period is a bit of a write-off with messy winds and lumpy water. We're waiting until around Sunday the 26th for the first real chance at something clean, but even then, it's not the main event.
The standout window that you need to circle on your calendar is Sunday the 2nd of August. The Island is going to be cooking with a clean, 7ft SW groundswell hitting in the morning. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ENE, so the waves will be clean and lined up. The combined energy is a very strong 2225 – you'll definitely feel that push. This is serious, advanced-level surf, but if you've got the experience, the conditions are going to be world-class. The swell period is a long 17 seconds, so there will be long waits between the sets, but the waves that arrive will be powerful and well-shaped. A reef like this is perfect for that.
The good fortune carries right into Monday the 3rd of August. It's still clean with cross-offshore wind. We get a 6ft SW swell (16 seconds) in the morning, easing to 5ft in the afternoon. The energy is still strong (1494) and it's clean both sessions. You're looking at a fantastic little stretch of winter waves.
Now, a word to the wise. When the swell gets over 8ft, this wave is for experts only. On Saturday the 1st of August, the afternoon brings an 8ft SW swell with a massive 20-second period. The combined energy is an enormous 4851 – this is a serious, heavy ocean. The onshore wind will also mean it's a bit raw and unruly. Only the most experienced surfers should even consider it, and even then, the long period can make the reef sections fast and critical.
The water temp is about 60°, which is par for the course this time of year.
From Tuesday the 4th onwards, the swell drops back down, and we hit a big patch of poor conditions from the 7th of August, with strong, messy cross-shore winds. It's honestly not a good look for paddling. There's enough wind and swell for the kite crew, but for us on surfboards, the surf forecast is a no-go through the end of the outlook.
For the second week, keep an eye on the 6th of August, but it's already looking marginal. That first weekend of August is the real treasure. Don't sleep on it.
Alright, I'm out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
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 kJ | 1418 | 1187 | 849 | 488 | 581 | 416 | 338 | 298 | 303 | 345 | 295 | 281 | 1340 | 1421 | 1484 | 1833 | 1580 | 905 | 653 | 562 | 457 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:17AM0.00m | 3:48AM0.00m | 5:13AM0.00m | 6:44AM0.00m | 8:34AM0.00m | 10:46AM0.00m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM-0.00m | 3:04PM-0.00m | 4:31PM-0.00m | 5:56PM-0.00m | 7:36PM-0.00m | 9:38PM-0.00m | 11:52PM-0.00m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1418 | 1187 | 849 | 488 | 15 | 416 | 338 | 298 | 303 | 345 | 295 | 134 | 1340 | 1421 | 1484 | 1833 | 1580 | 905 | 653 | 562 | 457 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | — | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | — | S 14 | SW 15 | S 16 | — | — | SSE 16 | SW 20 | SSE 13 | W 26 | SW 24 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 25 | 24 | 20 | 16 | — | 10 | 3 | 99 | 145 | — | 4 | 255 | 5 | — | — | 48 | 140 | 18 | 13 | 22 | 72 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | SSE 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | W 11 | — | — | SSE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 581 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 52 | 281 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 154 | 154 | 337 | 495 | 29 | 0 | 154 | 0 | 412 | 496 | 495 | 495 | 1497 | 337 | 89 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Island 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 Island) 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).
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