
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 2,939 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Jul 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 10s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what The Spit has in store.
First, the bad news: we’ve got a blank run on our hands. The start of this period is a write-off. There’s just nothing happening for the first week. Small, weak swells and messy wind are all we get until things finally start to look up.
The first real sniff of a wave comes on Wednesday, July 23rd, but here’s the kicker – it's actually too big for this break. The guiding is saying the swell is going to be too powerful, which for a river break that’s exposed to the east, is no joke. We’re looking at 7ft to 8ft of easterly swell, but with a period of 12 seconds, that’s a groundswell with real muscle. The combined energy is pumping hard, over 1600 (1631-1650). The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the south, which isn't ideal but could be workable for the brave. Only for experts though, this is the only thing on offer and it’s a serious step up. If you’re a beginner, stay on the sand.
After that, the swell drops back a bit into Thursday, July 24th, but again the forecast says it’s still too big for the break in the afternoon.
The saving grace arrives later. Saturday, July 25th afternoon, the stars nearly align. We get a 6ft easterly swell with that lovely 12-second period. The wind goes glassy from the ESE (5 km/h) – that’s a major positive, perfect clean conditions. The combined energy is still chunky at 964 (moderate wave energy). This is looking like the best session of the whole outlook. Expect clean, glassy faces.
Sunday, July 26th keeps the good run going, with the swell dropping slightly to 5ft but still with that 12-second period. The wind goes light offshore from the SSW at 10 km/h in the morning, then goes dead calm in the afternoon. Clean again, and with a combined energy of 710 (moderate). This is a solid, fun wave for intermediate and above.
Further out into the final days of the month, we see smaller but cleaner options. Tuesday, July 28th morning looks magic with a 4ft easterly swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions from a light westerly breeze. That’s a gem of a window if you can time it.
To wrap it up: the first week is a total loss. The standout is the stretch from Saturday, July 25th afternoon through Monday, July 27th morning. The absolute best on offer is that glassy Saturday, July 25th afternoon – you couldn’t ask for better conditions at a break that’s been battered by wind all week. Be aware, The Spit can get crowded, so expect company if you chase those clean windows.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 8 | 7 | 47 | 202 | 378 | 447 | 435 | 320 | 327 | 671 | 359 | 567 | 2040 | 2501 | 2728 | 2429 | 1510 | 1384 | 1378 | 687 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:30PM1.86m | 8:51AM1.17m | 9:16PM1.85m | 9:39AM1.20m | 10:00PM1.78m | 10:26AM1.21m | 10:43PM1.67m | 11:14AM1.20m | 11:25PM1.52m | 12:03PM1.19m | 00:07AM1.37m | 12:55PM1.18m | 00:49AM1.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:09AM0.22m | 2:30PM0.17m | 3:54AM0.20m | 3:20PM0.20m | 4:38AM0.20m | 4:10PM0.25m | 5:20AM0.23m | 5:01PM0.33m | 6:01AM0.26m | 5:53PM0.42m | 6:42AM0.30m | 6:52PM0.52m | 7:25AM0.34m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | |
5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | 5:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 10 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 7 | NE 8 | E 20 | E 18 | — | — | — | S 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 268 | 3 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 1384 | 900 | 687 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 19 | S 19 | SE 16 | — | E 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 |
2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 7 | 10 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 10 | — |
— | — | 3 | 47 | 202 | 378 | 447 | 435 | 320 | 327 | 671 | 359 | 567 | 2040 | 2501 | 2728 | 2429 | 1510 | — | 1378 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1028 | 395 | 299 | 68 | 22 | 302 | 460 | 288 | 271 | 645 | 28 | 288 | 787 | 665 | 665 | 687 | 166 | 166 | 166 | 28 | 166 |
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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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