
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s get into it. The Spit is about the only game in town for the next 16 days, and the truth is, it’s not looking like a classic run. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, so let’s walk through it.
The outlook starts Monday morning, 3rd August. The Spit is a river mouth set-up, exposed to the east, and it’s consistent. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there. The swell is a small 3 ft from the SE with a period of 11 seconds, giving it a bit of groundswell feel. The wind is glassy – that’s a major plus. The combined swell energy is moderate at 177. It’s surfable, but the conditions are ordinary. The best on offer is that glassy morning window, but it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so don’t expect much push.
Monday afternoon gets onshore and the quality drops. Tuesday morning, 4th August, the swell drops to 1 ft from the ESE (9 seconds), with a cross-offshore wind, so it’s clean but tiny. The energy is weak at 65. Not worth getting excited about. The rest of the week is a grind: small, short-period swell, with winds mostly cross or cross-onshore. Wednesday morning, 5th August, is the standout from this first week – glassy, 3 ft from the east, period 10 seconds, and swell energy back up to 132. That’s the pick of the early days. Clean, but still small.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday all look poor. Too much wind, too much chop. The swell holds around 2 ft to 3 ft, but the wind is ruining it. By Sunday morning, 9th August, we get a brief reprieve: glassy, 3 ft from the east, 8-second period, and energy of 157. It’s surfable, but the period is short so it’ll be a bit fat and weak.
The second week starts with a bit more promise. Monday morning, 10th August, has a clean, offshore wind from the west, 3 ft from the ENE, 9-second period, energy at 135. That’s a solid morning for a beginner-friendly wave. The rest of that week fades again – small, choppy, and inconsistent. The only real standout of the entire 16-day window is the very last entry: Tuesday morning, 18th August. Glassy conditions, 2 ft from the east, but the period stretches to 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell pulse. Combined energy is 186. It’s the cleanest, best-shaped wave on offer, but it’s small. If you’re a longboarder or a beginner, that’s your moment.
Between the first and this last session, there’s a gap of about 8 days with very little worth paddling out for. The Spit is consistent, so it tends not to stay poor for long, but this run is a flat patch. The best advice: hit the glassy mornings on 3rd, 5th, 9th, 10th, and definitely the 18th. Everything else is a bust.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
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82 | 134 | 127 | 98 | 31 | 25 | 56 | 120 | 97 | 56 | 53 | 22 | 32 | 60 | 51 | 80 | 70 | 86 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:38PM1.51m | 11:10AM1.25m | 11:16PM1.41m | 11:56AM1.28m | 11:59PM1.29m | 12:50PM1.30m | 00:49AM1.17m | 1:55PM1.33m | 1:53AM1.05m | 3:12PM1.39m | 3:16AM0.97m | 4:34PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:03AM0.23m | 4:59PM0.36m | 5:40AM0.26m | 5:54PM0.43m | 6:22AM0.29m | 7:01PM0.51m | 7:12AM0.33m | 8:26PM0.56m | 8:14AM0.35m | 10:04PM0.55m | 9:25AM0.35m | 11:28PM0.46m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
41 | 134 | 127 | 98 | 15 | 15 | 56 | 120 | 97 | 56 | 53 | 22 | 32 | 60 | 51 | 80 | 70 | 86 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 7 | E 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 |
82 | 27 | 17 | 11 | 31 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 5 | 20 | 29 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | E 15 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 6 | S 8 | E 10 | E 16 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 9 |
73 | 16 | 4 | — | 19 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 14 | 17 | 28 | 14 | 28 | 22 | 14 |
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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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