
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 11s. 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| 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 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—there's not a lot to get excited about for a while. The first real whisper of a decent session doesn't show up until the morning of Saturday the 11th of July. Before that, we've got a run of slop and chop. Strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions are the name of the game from Tuesday the 7th through to Friday the 10th. The water temp is sitting at 71°F which is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.
So, for the first real standout, let's talk about Saturday morning, the 11th of July. It's not big by any means—we're looking at a 3ft swell out of the SE with a solid 12-second period. The combined energy is a modest 232 (so, weak to moderate energy), but the key here is that the wind is glassy. It's dead calm. That means The Spit is going to be clean as a whistle. For a river break, that is a massive positive. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but with those conditions, it'll be a joy for anyone on a longboard or a fish. It’s a consistent break though, so you won’t be waiting forever.
We hit a bit of a flat patch after that. Sunday the 12th has some tiny, ordinary waves with offshore wind, and by Monday the 13th, it drops right off into the doldrums. From Monday afternoon all the way through to Friday the 17th, it’s pretty much a write-off. Swell sizes are tiny, winds are messy, and the energy numbers are in the low double digits—that’s as weak as it gets. You’d be better off doing something else.
Now, the interesting one, and the real standout in the long range, lands on Saturday the 18th of July. The morning session is looking promising. We’ve got a 5-foot swell rolling in from the SSE with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps up to 679, which is a solid, moderate bump of energy. The wind will be a light WNW breeze, which is cross-offshore—that means clean, lined-up waves. This is a beginner-friendly break, and 5ft is right in the sweet spot for a river mouth. It’s not too big, and with that offshore wind, it should be peeling nicely. Just a heads up, because it’s a consistent spot and conditions look good, expect the crowd to be there.
After that, Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th drop back down to small, ordinary surf, and the rest of the window looks tiny and unremarkable. So, to sum it up: you've got a glassy little window on Saturday morning the 11th, and a much better, cleaner swell on Saturday morning the 18th of July. That 18th is the one to circle on the calendar, but remember, it's a fair way out, so keep an eye on it.
Stay frothy.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3103 | 2459 | 738 | 1853 | 1254 | 1138 | 400 | 250 | 260 | 216 | 142 | 330 | 186 | 143 | 92 | 65 | 35 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:41PM1.82m | 8:01AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:21AM0.26m | 1:39PM0.18m | ||||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
969 | 807 | — | 681 | 505 | 420 | 400 | 250 | 260 | 216 | 142 | 294 | 186 | 143 | 92 | 65 | 35 | 18 | 20 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 14 | — | E 15 | E 13 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | — | 4 | 92 | 330 | 64 | 41 | 25 | 22 | 5 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — |
3103 | 2459 | 738 | 1853 | 1254 | 1138 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 4 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 17 | 28 |
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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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