Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSE 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 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on at The Spit. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. The models are showing a real flat spell, and what little swell pushes in is fighting against some nasty onshore winds. It’s going to be a long wait for anything decent.
Starting off now through the end of August and into the first week of September, it’s a total write-off. We’ve got small, weak swell mixing with strong cross-onshore winds, leaving the water lumpy and choppy. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Wednesday, 2nd September, where we get a clean look with a light offshore flow, but the swell is tiny at just 2ft from the east with a short period. It’s barely mussel-soup territory. The energy is weak, barely registering (63). This pattern of clean mornings but no swell continues through the 3rd, 5th, and 6th of September.
Then, around Thursday, 10th September, things get a little more interesting, but it’s still a tough call. The morning brings a pulse of 5ft swell from the northeast, with a low period of 7 seconds. The energy jumps into the moderate range (359), but the wind is a light cross-shore, which is about the best we’ll see. The break is a river mouth, exposed to the east, so this northeast direction is okay, but not ideal. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Honestly, for the whole run, there’s no standout. The Spit is a beginner-friendly spot, but this consistent stretch of poor surf with onshore wind means it’s not really worth the paddle. If you’re desperate for a splash, the cleanest moments are the mornings of the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th of September, but the swell is so small you’ll be waiting for a ripple. Overall, it’s a blank run. The forecast can change, but for now, leave the board in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 5 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SE 5 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 68 | 325 | 23 | 58 | 133 | 98 | 69 | 45 | 48 | 47 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 43 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:31PM1.51m | 9:58AM1.38m | 10:07PM1.42m | 10:39AM1.40m | 10:47PM1.30m | 11:27AM1.41m | 11:32PM1.17m | 12:24PM1.40m | 00:28AM1.03m | 1:33PM1.39m | 1:43AM0.92m | 2:57PM1.41m | 3:25AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:45AM0.14m | 3:56PM0.23m | 4:19AM0.17m | 4:44PM0.31m | 4:56AM0.22m | 5:42PM0.40m | 5:40AM0.28m | 6:54PM0.49m | 6:36AM0.34m | 8:29PM0.53m | 7:48AM0.39m | 10:10PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 9 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 38 | 35 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 98 | 69 | 45 | 48 | 47 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 17 | E 8 | SE 11 | E 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SSE 11 | E 9 | NE 5 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | E 9 | SE 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 25 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 42 | 7 | 4 | 28 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | SSE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 4 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | 24 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 2 | SE 5 | SSE 8 | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 2 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | — | S 4 | ENE 3 | — | — | NNE 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | 68 | 325 | 1 | 58 | 133 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 1 | 20 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 43 | 94 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 7 | 28 | 149 | 0 | 20 | 248 | 4 | 66 | 102 | 0 | 32 | 288 | 17 | 66 | 248 | 66 |
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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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