The Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.94° S 153.43° E

The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spit sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.1° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 26th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 26th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here with the outlook for The Spit. Gotta be honest, it's looking like a pretty quiet stretch for the next couple of weeks, so don't get your hopes up.

The overall pattern is flat and calm for most of it. From Saturday the 25th of July through the end of the month, the wave energy is tiny. Swell heights are barely cracking 2ft and often sitting around 1ft to 2ft. The energy is weak (values in the 20s to 50s) and the wind is mostly messing things up from the E/SE, keeping it cross-on and choppy. There’s a quick window on Tuesday morning the 28th with glassy conditions, but the swell is a paltry 0.7ft – barely a ripple. Wednesday the 29th sees a clean, gentle offshore from the WNW, but again, it's only 2ft of short-period stuff. Nothing worth paddling out for seriously.

The one standout, the only real blip of energy on the radar, is Friday morning the 31st of July. We get a solid jump in size to 7ft from the SSE, with a moderate 10-second period. The combined wave energy hits 1020, which is a big step up. But here’s the catch – the model itself says this swell is predicted to be too big for The Spit, and the wind is a messy cross-shore. That size (over 5ft) is already pushing it for beginners, and with onshore vibes, this is really only for the experienced crew to maybe scope out if they're desperate. Even then, don't expect much quality.

After that pulse, it drops back down. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August are back to 2ft to 3ft, with the energy still moderate (around 166-191). There’s a glassy session on Sunday morning the 2nd and a clean, cross-off breeze Monday morning the 3rd, but the waves are described as “very ordinary.” It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.

From there, it’s a slow fade. The second week from the 4th of August onward is just a grind of tiny surf with moderate to fresh onshore winds. The swell heights hover around 1.0ft to 5ft, but the wind is from the SSE/SE, keeping it choppy and lumpy. By Wednesday the 5th, we’re back to offshore winds but with only 1.0ft of swell. The energy stays weak. This stretch from the 4th to the 9th is a long gap where there’s really no good recommendation. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is about average for the time of year, so at least a wetsuit won't feel like ice.

Bottom line: The Spit is a consistent beginner-friendly river mouth, but there’s just no quality on offer in this window. The only real size comes on July 31st, but it’s sloppy and maybe too big for the spot. If you’re a kite surfer, the breezy, choppy afternoons with that 3ft+ swell might look more interesting than a paddle session. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Night
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Rating
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1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
11
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
10
0.9
SE
6
0.9
SSE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
29
41
39
29
27
15
23
13
24
26
24
19
15
58
25
80
49
84
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
SW
0
SSW
10
NE
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
SW
10
S
20
SE
15
SSW
5
S
15
SE
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:56AM0.90m
6:37PM1.48m
6:45AM0.94m
7:14PM1.55m
7:27AM1.00m
7:48PM1.60m
8:06AM1.05m
8:22PM1.64m
8:41AM1.10m
8:55PM1.65m
9:17AM1.14m
9:28PM1.63m
Low Tide
00:36AM0.48m
11:33AM0.32m
1:16AM0.40m
12:18PM0.29m
1:51AM0.33m
12:59PM0.26m
2:24AM0.27m
1:38PM0.23m
2:56AM0.22m
2:16PM0.22m
3:27AM0.20m
2:53PM0.23m
3:58AM0.19m
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
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Temp °C
16
17
17
16
17
17
16
18
18
17
22
23
17
16
16
13
16
17
14
Feels °C
14
15
14
15
13
14
14
17
16
16
17
19
11
11
11
8
13
13
10
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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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