
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Spit over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak run for the most part. We’ve got a real dry spell coming up, so don’t be in a hurry to wax up.
The Spit is a river mouth setup, exposed to the east, and it’s consistent when it’s on. Unfortunately, for the next 16 days, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for until the very tail end. The first few days see a bit of energy, but it’s all messy. Saturday the 25th starts with a cross-shore breeze and a 5ft swell from the SSE, but the period is short and the water’s got a moderate amount of energy (514). It’s a no-go. From there, it just flatlines. We’ve got a long gap of nothing but small, choppy, and onshore junk. The wind is nearly always cross or onshore, and the swell heights just drip away – 1ft, 0.7ft, 1.0ft... it’s not even worth talking about the energy levels because they’re so weak.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the lack of a proper swell is the real story.
Now, there is a tiny glimmer of hope. If you can hold out, look at Sunday the 9th of August. That morning, the forecast shows a glassy session with a 3ft swell from the SE, a period of 11 seconds, and a solid energy reading of 388. That’s the only standout in the whole 16-day window. The wind is glassy, so the surface should be clean, and that longer period means the waves will have a bit more shape and punch. It’s a long way off, so don’t get too excited yet, but it’s the one to keep an eye on.
For the rest of the time, with the wind being so messy and the swell so small, this is going to be a real snoozefest. With the wind state and the beach/river setup, it’s looking more like a kite surfer’s session than a paddle surfer’s. Just a heads up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | SSE 9 | SE 14 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
74 | 352 | 64 | 42 | 29 | 40 | 39 | 29 | 36 | 12 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 34 | 52 | 131 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:53AM0.88m | 5:56PM1.40m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:48PM0.55m | 10:45AM0.35m | 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 | ||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
74 | 94 | 64 | 42 | 18 | 40 | 39 | 29 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 10 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ENE 5 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 |
26 | 28 | 53 | 42 | 29 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 16 | SE 11 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 5 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 16 |
— | 40 | 29 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
51 | 352 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 34 | 52 | 131 | 98 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 14 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 28 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 223 | 176 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 22 |
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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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