The Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.94° S 153.43° E

The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spit sea temperature is
20.4° C
0.5° 

The Spit surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Spit surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spit this week:

The surf forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spit in the next 16 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what The Spit has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty flat and frustrating outlook for The Spit. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf and mostly dodgy wind conditions. There’s almost nothing to get excited about, so expectations need to be real low.

The first couple of days, starting Sunday the 2nd of August, are a write-off. Tiny 1ft swell with a long 16-second period from the southeast, but that cross-onshore wind is just chopping it up. The energy is weak (164), and the wave comment says it all – poor surf conditions. That theme carries right through Monday and into Tuesday morning.

Now, Tuesday the 4th of August morning is the first time we see a *surfable* wave, but it’s very ordinary. We’ve got a 1ft swell from the southeast (9 seconds) and a light cross-offshore breeze making it clean. The combined energy is a measly 51, though. It’s not going to be any kind of session to write home about.

Then we hit a real glimmer on Wednesday the 5th of August morning. Glassy conditions – zero wind – with a 3ft easterly swell at 10 seconds. The energy bumps up a bit to 131. That’s the cleanest the surf will look for a while. It’s small, but if you’re on a longboard, that little window could be a quiet, fun session before the next batch of wind ruins it.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Thursday and Friday are messy with cross-onshore winds. The weekend is no better. The energy stays weak and the wind is all over the shop.

There is a little more hope on Sunday the 9th of August morning. A 3ft easterly swell (9 seconds), clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, and energy hits 154. That’s about as good as it gets in this run – still very ordinary, but clean and surfable if you’re keen.

Moving into the second week, the pattern stays the same. Monday the 10th of August morning has a clean 3ft easterly swell with offshore wind, but it’s still a weak offering (144 energy). The afternoon goes glassy with 3ft swell (126 energy). Again, longboard territory.

After that, it's a slog. From the 11th to the 17th, the swell barely gets above 3ft, the period drops to 8-9 seconds, and we’re plagued by cross-onshore or onshore winds. The energy stays low, mostly under 150. There’s a *surfable* moment on Friday the 14th morning with a cross-offshore breeze and 2ft, but that’s a desperate call.

The only other decent looking window is Saturday the 15th of August afternoon: 3ft easterly swell (10 seconds), offshore wind, clean, and energy of 131. Then Sunday the 16th morning is glassy with 3ft easterly swell (10 seconds), energy 123. But these are still just *ordinary* conditions – not a standout by any stretch.

So, if I had to pick the best on offer? It’s a toss-up between Wednesday the 5th of August morning for the glassy conditions on a small easterly swell, and Sunday the 9th of August morning for slightly bigger waves with clean cross-offshore wind. Neither are classics, but that’s the hand we’re dealt. For a beginner-friendly spot like The Spit, the size stays safe (never over 3ft) but the quality just isn't there.

Stay patient. It’s a long flat spell for the Spit.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:29AM1.22m
10:38PM1.51m
11:10AM1.25m
11:16PM1.41m
11:56AM1.28m
11:59PM1.29m
12:50PM1.30m
00:49AM1.17m
1:55PM1.33m
1:53AM1.05m
3:12PM1.39m
3:16AM0.97m
4:34PM1.48m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.29m
5:03AM0.23m
4:59PM0.36m
5:40AM0.26m
5:54PM0.43m
6:22AM0.29m
7:01PM0.51m
7:12AM0.33m
8:26PM0.56m
8:14AM0.35m
10:04PM0.55m
9:25AM0.35m
11:28PM0.46m
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Temp °C
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Information about the The Spit Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Spit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Spit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Spit 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 Spit) 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 Spit 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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