
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me break down what’s going down at The Spit for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest – the surf is mostly small and messy, but there are a couple of moments that might get your blood pumping.
The forecast starts off slow. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to the end of the first week, it’s a lot of tiny, choppy, and weak waves. We’re talking 1 to 3 feet from the east or southeast, with winds blowing cross or cross-on from the SSE or SE at 12 to 18 mph, making the surface lumpy and blown out. The combined swell energy stays low, from a weak 26 up to 229 – that 229 on Sunday the 2nd afternoon is a longer period groundswell, but the wind ruins it.
The one window that really stands out, and the only time I’d pull on the wetsuit, is Monday the 3rd of August in the early morning. This is the pick of the bunch. A light offshore SW breeze at just 3 mph, cross-off, meaning the surface will be clean and glassy. The swell is 3 feet from the southeast at 11 seconds, a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is 213 – a decent, moderate push. The water temperature is 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no nasty cold surprises. The Spit (river) is a consistent break and this setup works well with the east-northeast direction it loves. With clean conditions and a small but fun swell, it’ll be a good session for all levels. The crowds can be an issue sometimes, but on a Monday morning with nothing else on, you might have it quieter.
After that Monday morning, it’s back to small and average. Tuesday the 4th has a tiny clean window in the morning (2 feet, light NW breeze), but the energy is weak at 72. The rest of the week is more cross-on breezes and poor conditions.
Looking into the second week, there is one bigger call on Wednesday the 12th of August morning. This one’s for the experienced crew only. We’ve got a 5-foot southeast swell, period 9 seconds, with glassy conditions – a light SSW breeze at 3 mph. The combined energy jumps to 435, which is strong. Waves over 5 feet are not for beginners, but the clean wind and solid power should offer some punchy, fun waves for those who know what they’re doing. It’s far out, so it’s promising but not set in stone.
The rest of that second week is small – mostly 2 to 4 feet with onshore or cross-on breezes in the afternoons. Mornings might offer a glass-off, but the waves are tiny. There’s a big gap between that Monday the 3rd standout and the Wednesday the 12th swell – about nine days of mostly average to poor surf.
So, to sum it up: get in the water Monday the 3rd morning for clean, fun waves, and keep an eye on that Wednesday the 12th morning for a bigger session for the experts. Everything else is a skip.
Stay keen,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SSE 4 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 19 | 27 | 43 | 33 | 63 | 30 | 180 | 115 | 97 | 138 | 118 | 189 | 218 | 74 | 50 | 23 | 14 | 92 | 106 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:55PM1.65m | 9:17AM1.14m | 9:28PM1.63m | 9:52AM1.18m | 10:02PM1.59m | 10:29AM1.22m | 10:38PM1.51m | 11:10AM1.25m | 11:16PM1.41m | 11:56AM1.28m | 11:59PM1.29m | 12:50PM1.30m | 00:49AM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.22m | 3:27AM0.20m | 2:53PM0.23m | 3:58AM0.19m | 3:32PM0.25m | 4:30AM0.20m | 4:13PM0.29m | 5:03AM0.23m | 4:59PM0.36m | 5:40AM0.26m | 5:54PM0.43m | 6:22AM0.29m | 7:01PM0.51m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 |
18 | 19 | 27 | 43 | 33 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 50 | 46 | 50 | 189 | 218 | 74 | 50 | 23 | 14 | 92 | 106 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ESE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | E 6 | E 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 18 | NNE 3 |
3 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 48 | 138 | 118 | 24 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 13 | SE 11 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | E 9 | SE 15 | ESE 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | ESE 12 | E 11 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 18 | SE 11 | SSE 10 |
2 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 97 | 45 | 60 | — | — | 26 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | N 3 | SSW 2 | — | — |
3 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 32 | 63 | 30 | 180 | 115 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 28 | 14 | 28 | 68 | 7 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
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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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