Surf Forecasts:
The Island surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1995 | 1875 | 1829 | 1532 | 1532 | 2242 | 2491 | 1505 | 1155 | 849 | 776 | 647 | 553 | 411 | 346 | 281 | 220 | 174 | 155 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:49AM0.00m | 1:24PM0.00m | 3:07PM0.00m | 6:59PM0.00m | 8:49PM0.00m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:01PM-0.00m | 00:37AM-0.00m | 2:14AM-0.00m | 4:02AM-0.00m | |||||||||||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 7:50 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 1995 | 1875 | 1829 | 1532 | 1532 | — | 2491 | — | — | 849 | 776 | 647 | 553 | 411 | 346 | 281 | 220 | 174 | 155 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | W 18 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | 12 | 25 | 40 | 15 | 2242 | 1568 | 1505 | 1155 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | 12 | 22 | 171 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 398 | 891 | 337 | 29 | 1112 | 335 | 891 | 897 | 154 | 0 | 897 | 89 | 0 | 398 | 5 | 0 | 356 | 337 |
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Information about the The Island Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Island 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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