The Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.94° S 153.43° E

Issued: 9 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Spit sea temperature is
21.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 2,379 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. 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 TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 7th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 7th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been digging into the charts for The Spit. Truth is, this is a rough stretch for this spot. The first ten days are mostly a bust – lots of cross-shore wind and messy chop, nothing worth suiting up for. There’s a big dry spell with no real recommendations until we hit the middle of the month.

The Spit is a consistent river break, wide open to easterly swells. Water temperature is around 71°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Now, the first sign of life shows up on Tuesday, July 7th, in the afternoon. There’s a moderate cross-offshore wind cleaning things up, with waves running about 5ft from the southeast, and a 10-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate (457). It’s still a marginal call, but for the first time it’s actually surfable.

The true standout – the only real highlight in this whole forecast – is Wednesday, July 8th. The models are cranking. We’ve got a big bump: 10ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon from the SSE. This is a long-period groundswell at 11 seconds, cranking with very strong wave energy (2688 in the morning, 2209 in the afternoon). The wind is a moderate cross-shore, and the report says wind and tide are working together. But, and I gotta say this straight – that 10ft swell is too big for this break for most folks. This is a day strictly for experienced surfers. If you’re a beginner, don’t even think about it, because that’s expert territory.

After that, it drops off hard. The rest of the week and into the second week goes flat or tiny, with a lot of clean but completely undersized days. There’s a small comeback on Sunday, July 19th, with about 4ft of southeast swell and a gentle offshore wind – that’s a clean, fun morning with moderate energy (394). Worth a look if you’re jonesing, but it’s the last decent pulse in a quiet forecast. The afternoon of the 19th gets blown out again with a 10ft southerly and onshore wind, so get your session in early.

If you’re not an expert, mark Wednesday, July 8th as the day to watch. For everyone else, it’s a flat spell with a few glassy little windows that are better for a paddle than a real surf. Keep your eyes on the charts – things can turn around.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
1
2
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0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
12
1
ESE
11
0.8
E
10
1.6
SE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
3
SSE
8
1.4
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.8
SE
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
12
1.4
SE
11
1.5
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
99
224
249
138
260
223
326
1197
334
450
725
2061
1628
1794
415
451
284
226
258
187
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
SE
15
S
25
SSE
30
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
25
S
25
S
20
S
20
S
25
S
20
S
15
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:03AM1.10m
11:10PM1.56m
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
Low Tide
4:34PM0.39m
5:51AM0.31m
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
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rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:01
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:05
 mm
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
16
17
17
17
16
17
16
17
16
16
17
17
15
18
17
16
17
18
16
Feels °C
14
13
13
12
12
11
10
10
11
13
12
12
12
13
11
13
13
13
13
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
0.4
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
12
1
ESE
11
0.8
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.6
ESE
14
0.6
E
13
1.6
SE
8
1.4
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.8
SE
11
1.6
SE
11
1.6
SE
11
1.5
SE
12
1.4
SE
11
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
Energy kJ
80
51
224
249
138
82
156
126
349
334
450
725
627
558
594
415
284
226
258
187
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
14
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
SE
10
0.3
E
14
0.4
ESE
14
0.5
SE
10
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.2
ESE
15
1
ESE
11
0.1
SE
17
0.4
ESE
14
Energy kJ
32
6
2
4
34
67
48
108
67
23
256
11
79
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
NE
9
0.3
SE
13
Energy kJ
3
2
3
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
5
1
ESE
7
0.9
S
8
1.3
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
1.6
SE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
3
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
3
0.6
S
3
0.3
SW
3
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
12
0.4
S
3
1.5
SE
10
Energy kJ
11
99
108
72
44
260
223
326
1197
3
7
1
2061
1628
1794
3
451
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
4
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
1
Distance (km)
28
28
14
28
28
176
28
796
22
22
22
22
22
22
12
28
28
14
17
24
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
3
9
7
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
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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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