
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s 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+) | 1AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what we’ve got locally.
First thing: don't bother waxing up for a while. From Sunday the 5th through to Saturday the 11th, it's a write-off. The wind is going to be messy, all cross-shore, and the swell is either too short-period or just way out of control. The combined energy for that whole first week is moderate, bouncing between 167 and 789, but it’s not going to mean a thing because it'll be all chop and bump. Frustrating as hell.
Now, there is a moment when it gets serious. On Wednesday morning the 8th, the swell is a solid 10ft out of the SSE with an 11-second period; combined energy is ripping at 3135. That is a full-on, heavy wave for The Spit (river). This is not for beginners – it’s too big, and it'll be only for experts. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s going to be lumpy and difficult. If you’re not on a serious step-up board, stay on the beach.
Thursday the 9th is much the same: 8ft from the SSE, still way too big (combined energy 1614 in the morning, 1407 in the afternoon). Again, just too much for the average punter, and the wind stays cross.
The real shining window hits on Sunday the 12th. That morning, the wind goes glassy, just 5 km/h from the WNW, with a clean, fun-sized 3ft swell out of the ESE. The combined energy is moderate at 290, and the wave period is 10 seconds. It’s not epic, but that glassy surface will make it the best ride you've had in a week. The Spit will be working for beginners and intermediates. Just be ready for company, because it’s often busy here.
After that, from Monday the 13th all the way through the 19th, the swell just dies. Tiny 0.7ft to 2ft waves, combined energy dropping to just 11 to 90. There are some windows of glassy or offshore wind, but there's literally no swell to push them. On a river, that means flat or close-to-flat conditions. The 20th of July is more of the same – a tiny 1ft, glassy morning but nothing worth the paddle.
So here’s the straight talk: skip this week, let the 8th and 9th be for the madmen, and lock in Sunday morning the 12th as the only real standout. It’ll be clean, small, and fun. No links, no guesses.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
146 | 106 | 291 | 316 | 505 | 1684 | 565 | 789 | 3137 | 2295 | 676 | 1667 | 1199 | 1045 | 356 | 850 | 697 | 208 | 142 | 336 | 242 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:46AM1.12m | 11:50PM1.48m | 12:32PM1.16m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:21PM0.45m | 6:30AM0.33m | 6:16PM0.50m | 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 | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 11 |
146 | 106 | 83 | 136 | 125 | 577 | 565 | — | 935 | 792 | 141 | 626 | 415 | 362 | 356 | 273 | 250 | 208 | 142 | 336 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 14 | ESE 14 | SE 15 | — | E 13 | — | — | — | ESE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | ESE 14 | — | SSE 9 |
4 | 34 | 64 | 33 | — | 84 | — | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | 61 | — | 135 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 3 | SE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 3 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | SSE 9 | — |
14 | 37 | 291 | 316 | 505 | 1684 | 3 | 789 | 3137 | 2295 | 676 | 1667 | 1199 | 1045 | 2 | 850 | 697 | — | — | 326 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 22 | 28 | 166 | 796 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 4 | 17 | 22 | 0 |
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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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