Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spit in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s break down The Spit in feet and Fahrenheit terms. Honestly, the first week is mostly a bust. A big, wild swell hits on Wednesday the 8th of July, pushing 10ft from the south-southeast with a combined energy of 2,910 – but the 30 km/h south wind has it chopped to bits, and that size is way too much for this break. Not the day.
We finally get a window on Saturday the 11th of July. It’s small, about 3ft from the southeast, but a light northwest cross-offshore breeze cleans it right up. The energy is weak at 149, but it’s rideable.
Sunday the 12th of July is the real highlight. Morning brings a light westerly offshore wind and a 3ft groundswell from the east-southeast, with an 11-second period. Combined energy is a low 205, but with that offshore flow, the waves will be clean and peeling. For a beginner-friendly river break like The Spit, that’s the best you’re gonna get. No crowds to worry about either.
Then we hit a long dry spell. From Monday the 13th through Saturday the 18th, it’s tiny and messy. Don’t bother.
The next good window comes on Monday the 20th of July, in the afternoon. A 5ft south swell at 8 seconds rolls in, combined energy of 450, with a light west-southwest cross-offshore breeze keeping it clean. That’s a solid session.
Then, on the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of July, we’ve got glassy conditions and a 3ft southeast swell with an 11-second period. Combined energy of 285. If the forecast holds, that could be a sneaky good day.
Bottom line? Your best bet is Sunday the 12th of July – small but clean, with that offshore wind making it a pleasure.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1769 | 432 | 639 | 3298 | 807 | 2132 | 1744 | 415 | 986 | 815 | 622 | 804 | 224 | 145 | 113 | 211 | 146 | 149 | 102 | 61 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 00:33AM1.39m | 1:26PM1.21m | 1:23AM1.29m | 2:27PM1.28m | 2:21AM1.19m | 3:36PM1.37m | 3:30AM1.12m | 4:46PM1.49m | 4:48AM1.08m | 5:51PM1.62m | 6:02AM1.08m | 6:49PM1.74m | 7:05AM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12AM0.34m | 7:21PM0.56m | 7:59AM0.35m | 8:38PM0.59m | 8:52AM0.35m | 10:03PM0.57m | 9:50AM0.33m | 11:23PM0.51m | 10:50AM0.30m | 00:31AM0.43m | 11:49AM0.25m | 1:29AM0.34m | 12:45PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 577 | 432 | — | 952 | 807 | 778 | 604 | 415 | 377 | 327 | 217 | 260 | 224 | 145 | 113 | 211 | 146 | 149 | 102 | 61 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | — | E 15 | ESE 13 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 76 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 80 | 40 | — | 4 | 59 | 127 | 57 | 56 | 50 | 33 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 3 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | — | SSE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1769 | 3 | 639 | 3298 | — | 2132 | 1744 | — | 986 | 815 | 622 | 804 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
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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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