Surf Forecasts:
The Search surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with 228 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Search this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Search in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Search over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 69 | 89 | 117 | 103 | 160 | 187 | 178 | 215 | 222 | 129 | 192 | 173 | 135 | 147 | 91 | 73 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 47 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:16AM0.26m | 11:48PM0.23m | 11:02PM0.20m | 10:21PM0.19m | 7:12PM0.20m | 6:58PM0.22m | 7:19PM0.24m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34PM0.00m | 1:44PM0.05m | 1:28PM0.10m | 7:56AM0.11m | 7:39AM0.08m | 7:44AM0.05m | 8:03AM0.02m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | N 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NE 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | 129 | — | 34 | 34 | 45 | 91 | 73 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NW 8 | N 7 | NE 8 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | E 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | NNE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 42 | 69 | 89 | 117 | 103 | 160 | 187 | 178 | 215 | 222 | 73 | 192 | 173 | 135 | 147 | 79 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 47 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 605 | 839 | 51 | 21 | 796 | 367 | 839 | 487 | 85 | 21 | 487 | 64 | 439 | 487 | 100 | 317 | 292 | 51 | 123 | 67 | 46 |
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Information about the The Search Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Search provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Search can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Search 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 Search) 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 Search 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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