Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with E 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 (Sep 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – the outlook for The Spit (river mouth) over the next 16 days is a bummer. The swell is just not showing up, and the wind is making a mess of things. The water temp is about 69°F, which is pretty average for this time of year.
We're looking at a long stretch of poor surf with very little to get excited about. The first real pulse of energy hits on Wednesday, September 10th, but it's not for the faint of heart. Thursday morning, September 10th, brings a surge of 7ft swell from the SSE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 1044 – that's serious power. But the wind is a strong cross-onshore at 25 mph, making it a messy, challenging mess for experts only. Don't even think about a paddle.
The only real highlight, and it's relative, shows up on the afternoon of Thursday, September 11th. The swell drops to 4ft from the SE, period 11 seconds, with moderate energy at 326. The wind is still a cross-onshore from the ESE at 12 mph, keeping it choppy. It's not clean, but it's the most rideable wave in the forecast. The Spit is a consistent spot, so it will break, but the quality is poor. Crowds are often a factor here, so you might have company.
After that, we slide back into a long gap of nothing. Tuesday, September 16th, has a morning of 2ft onshore junk from the E at 3 mph, and Wednesday afternoon offers 3ft from the E with a cross-shore wind. It's small, weak, and not worth the drive.
Honestly, this is a blank run. The energy is consistently low, the wind is from the wrong directions, and the swell window is blocked. It's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 7 | NNE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 51 | 50 | 65 | 74 | 47 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 74 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 74 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:39AM1.40m | 10:47PM1.30m | 11:27AM1.41m | 11:32PM1.17m | 12:24PM1.40m | 00:28AM1.03m | 1:33PM1.39m | 1:43AM0.92m | 2:57PM1.41m | 3:25AM0.88m | 4:23PM1.48m | 5:01AM0.94m | 5:31PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM0.31m | 4:56AM0.22m | 5:42PM0.40m | 5:40AM0.28m | 6:54PM0.49m | 6:36AM0.34m | 8:29PM0.53m | 7:48AM0.39m | 10:10PM0.48m | 9:14AM0.39m | 11:24PM0.38m | 10:35AM0.34m | 00:17AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 15 | 50 | 65 | 74 | 47 | 42 | 10 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 5 | NE 4 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 5 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 51 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 27 | 4 | 28 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SE 11 | NE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | — | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SE 4 | E 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 2 | NNE 4 | N 6 | SSE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | NNE 5 | N 6 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 23 | 74 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 19 | 74 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 33 | 0 | 13 | 43 | 12 | 66 | 149 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 248 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 156 | 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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