
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Alright, the outlook for The Spit is a bit of a slow burn, honestly. There’s a long stretch of pretty ordinary surf to kick things off, and you’ll need to be patient. The first week is a write-off for anything decent, with a bunch of small, weak, and messy days. The real standout is a good solid week and a half away, but it’s worth waiting for.
We start off with a bit of a tease on Friday morning, August 7th. The Spit is glassy with a tiny 2ft east swell, but the energy is weak (66) and the period is short. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s not worth paddling out for. The afternoon gets worse – a cross-onshore breeze messes it up completely. Saturday the 8th has a similar story; a glassy morning with 3ft, but still weak (96). The weekend is a no-go with building onshores. Sunday morning the 9th is the best of the first batch, with a clean 3ft east swell from a light offshore breeze, and a bit more energy (181). It’s ordinary, but you could get a few. From Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 13th, it’s a real struggle. The swell drops, the wind is all over the place, and the energy is low. You’ll be sitting on your board more than you’re riding.
Now, here’s the promise. Friday morning, August 14th, is a real standout. We get a jump in swell to 5ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period and a massive jump in energy (697). The winds are glassy, dead calm. That’s the kind of clean, glassy morning you dream about. The Spit will be working, and it’ll be the best session of the whole forecast. The window is short though; the afternoon turns to junk with a strong cross-onshore. The weekend after that is a bust, with strong winds and choppy conditions.
The very end of the forecast, a week and a half later, has another potential. Friday morning, August 21st, and Saturday morning, August 22nd, both show a clean 4ft swell from the ENE with a clean offshore wind. The energy is moderate (279 and 305). It’s not as big as the 14th, but it’s a solid, clean option you can rely on. The Spit is a consistent, exposed river break that’s perfect for beginners, but on that 5ft morning, it’ll be a bit too much for learners. The 4ft days are better for them. Crowds are often a factor here, so get there early.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The absolute best is the glassy 5ft SSE swell on the morning of Friday, August 14th. The backup is the clean 4ft ENE swell on the mornings of August 21st and 22nd. Don’t waste your time until then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
24 | 54 | 71 | 51 | 80 | 78 | 198 | 153 | 154 | 119 | 99 | 94 | 74 | 81 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:53AM1.05m | 3:12PM1.39m | 3:16AM0.97m | 4:34PM1.48m | 4:50AM0.96m | 5:43PM1.60m | 6:06AM1.02m | 6:41PM1.70m | 7:04AM1.10m | 7:30PM1.76m | 7:53AM1.17m | 8:15PM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:14AM0.35m | 10:04PM0.55m | 9:25AM0.35m | 11:28PM0.46m | 10:38AM0.31m | 00:31AM0.35m | 11:44AM0.25m | 1:21AM0.26m | 12:42PM0.18m | 2:06AM0.18m | 1:34PM0.13m | 2:47AM0.14m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 10 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | E 9 |
23 | 54 | 8 | 51 | 80 | 78 | 198 | 153 | 154 | 119 | 99 | 94 | 74 | 81 | 61 | 61 | 44 | 51 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 |
24 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 48 | 11 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 61 | 63 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SE 10 | E 15 | SSE 10 | E 16 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 14 | S 9 | E 13 | E 13 | NW 4 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 7 | SE 11 | S 11 | SE 11 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | W 3 |
— | — | 71 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 48 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 149 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 13 |
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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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