Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the local surf scene. Let's get into it.
We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The first couple of days aren't worth paddling out for, with small, weak swell and a lot of cross-onshore breeze messing up the surface. There is a bit of a gap before things start to look interesting.
By Wednesday morning, September 2nd, we might finally see a session worth mentioning. The Spit (river) should have tiny waves around 2ft from the east, but the wind is going cross-offshore from the NNW, which will clean things right up. The energy is low (66), so it's not going to be pumping, but you could get a few fun, clean rides.
Thursday morning, September 3rd, looks similar with another window of clean conditions. Again, we're looking at small 2ft east swell with a cross-offshore breeze, this time from the NW. Still low energy (58), but if you're desperate for a nose-ride or two, the conditions will be right.
Saturday morning, September 5th, we get another chance. The swell is tiny at 1ft from the east, but the wind will be offshore from the NW, keeping it clean. The combined energy is very low (46), so you'll be working for every wave.
Then on Monday, September 7th, something completely different shows up. The morning session has a huge spike in energy, with the combined energy reading a massive 1230. The swell is predicted at 8ft from the SSE, with glassy conditions. This is a serious swell, way too big for the Spit and definitely for the beginners out there. This is a big, powerful groundswell and the wave period looks to be long. For a river mouth, a swell this size and direction will be for experts only.
To be honest, there’s no true standout here. The cleanest windows are the mornings of September 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th, but the swell is just so small. If you have a longboard and low expectations, those are your moments. The big swell on the 7th is the only real event in the whole 16-day window, but it's a dangerous one for this break.
So, that’s how it’s looking. Not much to get excited about, but a few tiny windows for a paddle if you need to get wet. Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the NNE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 335 | 38 | 32 | 43 | 69 | 38 | 54 | 84 | 69 | 210 | 51 | 91 | 197 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:13AM1.20m | 8:23PM1.58m | 8:46AM1.27m | 8:56PM1.56m | 9:20AM1.33m | 9:31PM1.51m | 9:58AM1.38m | 10:07PM1.42m | 10:39AM1.40m | 10:47PM1.30m | 11:27AM1.41m | 11:32PM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:16AM0.15m | 1:55PM0.18m | 2:45AM0.13m | 2:33PM0.17m | 3:15AM0.13m | 3:13PM0.19m | 3:45AM0.14m | 3:56PM0.23m | 4:19AM0.17m | 4:44PM0.31m | 4:56AM0.22m | 5:42PM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 8 | ESE 5 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 93 | 38 | 32 | 17 | 69 | 38 | 35 | 36 | 27 | 35 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 52 | 50 | 18 | 47 | 47 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 18 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 5 | SSE 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 63 | 32 | 10 | 35 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 49 | 8 | 11 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | SE 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | E 15 | — | SE 10 | E 14 | E 12 | E 8 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 10 | 18 | 43 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 15 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | ESE 5 | E 5 | — | — | NE 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 335 | — | 31 | — | — | 27 | 54 | 84 | 69 | 210 | 51 | 91 | 197 | 20 | 14 | — | — | 14 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 22 | 28 | 14 | 17 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0 |
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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).
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