Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking out the next 16 days for The Spit. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough patch. The Spit is a river mouth, exposed east, and beginner-friendly, but we’ve got a solid 5-day gap from the start on July 29th through August 2nd where there’s nothing worth paddling for. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is cross or cross-onshore, chopping it all up. The combined swell energy is weak, in the 20s to 80s, and the water temp is a normal 69°F.
Tuesday, August 4th, gives us a little hope. The morning is glassy, with a light offshore breeze from the WSW, and a 2ft swell from the east. The energy is still low (84), but those glassy conditions will make it look better than it is. It’s surfable, but nothing special.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a washout. The wind stays onshore or cross, and the swell barely gets above 2ft. There’s a spike on Sunday, August 2nd with a 4ft swell from the east, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The energy jumps to 377, but it’s not clean.
Now, the real standout is Thursday, August 13th. Mark it. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the southeast with a nice 11-second period – proper groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW, which will groom it perfectly. The combined energy is a solid 469 (moderate-strong). The afternoon sees the swell push to 6ft, with a 10-second period, and the energy jumps to 677. The wind shifts to a cross-shore from the north, which is still okay. It’s a promising setup, but it’s a long way out, so stay tuned. The Spit is a river mouth, so that long-period groundswell should wrap in nicely. The crowds here are listed as "often," so expect some company if it fires.
For the rest of the second week, it’s more of the same small stuff. Tuesday, August 11th, has another glassy morning with a tiny 2ft swell, but it’s not enough to get excited about.
If you’re a pro, the 6ft on Thursday the 13th is your window. For beginners, the glassy 2ft on Tuesday the 4th is the safest bet, but it’s not going to be thrilling. Honestly, with all the small, choppy swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers on most days.
Keep the faith, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 4 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 6 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 36 | 34 | 42 | 30 | 74 | 143 | 110 | 154 | 88 | 94 | 84 | 60 | 44 | 33 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:22PM1.64m | 8:41AM1.10m | 8:55PM1.65m | 9:17AM1.14m | 9:28PM1.63m | 9:52AM1.18m | 10:02PM1.59m | 10:29AM1.22m | 10:38PM1.51m | 11:10AM1.25m | 11:16PM1.41m | 11:56AM1.28m | 11:59PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:38PM0.23m | 2:56AM0.22m | 2:16PM0.22m | 3:27AM0.20m | 2:53PM0.23m | 3:58AM0.19m | 3:32PM0.25m | 4:30AM0.20m | 4:13PM0.29m | 5:03AM0.23m | 4:59PM0.36m | 5:40AM0.26m | 5:54PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 36 | 34 | 22 | 13 | 30 | 40 | 110 | 91 | 88 | 71 | 84 | 55 | 44 | 33 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | E 13 | E 6 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | E 18 | ESE 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 37 | 52 | 68 | 94 | 67 | 60 | 30 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 13 | SSE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | S 15 | E 17 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 30 | 4 | 6 | 57 | 80 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 42 | 29 | 74 | 143 | — | 154 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 348 | 136 | 101 | 68 | 17 | 28 | 68 | 7 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 28 | 14 | 17 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 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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