The Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.94° S 153.43° E

The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spit sea temperature is
21.1° C
0.1° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 8,074 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spit in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 16th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 18th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


Alright, grab a coffee and sit down, 'cause this 16-day stretch for The Spit is a real mixed bag, and honestly, it's a bit of a frustrating watch for most of it. The first real sniff of anything worthwhile wearing a wetsuit for is a long way off, so we've got a big gap of near-nothing to get through first.

From now and for the next couple of weeks, it's mostly a write-off. The swell windows are tiny, the wind is all over the shop, and the consistency is just not there. You'll see a few small pulses of energy, but the wind is always wrong for The Spit, which is a river-mouth setup that needs clean conditions. The combined energy is weak-to-moderate at best, staying under 200 (moderate) for most of the first week, and the swell is tiny, often below 2 ft. The water temp is about 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to dig out the 5/4 just yet.

The first real glimmer of hope isn't until Sunday the 26th of July. The morning sees a bump in combined energy up to 438 (moderate) with a 5 ft, SSE swell, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSW at 9 mph. That's a setup that could actually produce a few clean, rideable waves for a beginner-friendly spot. It's not going to be a classic, but it's the best we've seen in this entire run. The consistency is there, so you'll get waves. The afternoon holds a bit more size at 7 ft, but the energy jumps to 701 (moderate) and the wind stays clean, though the tide might be a factor. The crowd here is often a problem, so bring your patience.

The standout here is the Sunday morning session on the 26th. For a spot that's been flat and messy for weeks, that 5 ft, SSE swell with glassy, cross-off winds is a genuine surprise. It's the only true highlight in this whole outlook. The swell isn't massive, but it's the best quality on offer by a long shot.

After that, the 27th of July sees a drop back to tiny, poor conditions, and the outlook fades out. So, a long, dry spell, one very promising Sunday, and then back to the wait. That's the story for The Spit.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri morning).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
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9
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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32
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279
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Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
15
NW
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5
WNW
10
NE
10
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10
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10
ESE
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20
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High Tide
6:49PM1.74m
7:05AM1.10m
7:41PM1.82m
8:01AM1.14m
8:30PM1.86m
8:51AM1.17m
9:16PM1.85m
9:39AM1.20m
10:00PM1.78m
10:26AM1.21m
10:43PM1.67m
11:14AM1.20m
11:25PM1.52m
Low Tide
11:49AM0.25m
1:29AM0.34m
12:45PM0.21m
2:21AM0.26m
1:39PM0.18m
3:09AM0.22m
2:30PM0.17m
3:54AM0.20m
3:20PM0.20m
4:38AM0.20m
4:10PM0.25m
5:20AM0.23m
5:01PM0.33m
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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.

The Spit is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Southport. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Southport. Southport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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