
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. 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 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for The Spit over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a slow start, no doubt about it. We’ve got a couple of days up front that are pretty rough. Thursday the 9th kicks off with a solid 8ft SSE swell, but that’s way too much juice for this river break and it’s coming with a stiff 16 mph cross wind. The combined energy is reading 1669, which is strong, but it’s just not your wave. That afternoon and all of Friday the 10th are a write-off with poor conditions. So we’re waiting it out.
The first real glimmer of hope comes Saturday morning, the 11th. Look at this – glassy conditions, a clean 3ft SE swell, and a calm wind. It’s not huge, but for a beginner-friendly spot like The Spit, this is your window. The combined swell energy is a modest 246, so nothing heavy, but it’ll be clean and fun. Saturday afternoon picks up a bit more energy at 535 with a 3ft ESE groundswell, but it gets a cross wind, so the morning is the pick.
Sunday the 12th morning has a clean 3ft swell with a nice offshore WNW breeze at 12 mph, giving you clean lines (181 energy). It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary – just a session to get wet.
Then we hit a real dry spell. Monday the 13th through to Wednesday the 15th is tiny, with wave heights dropping to 0.7ft and 1.0ft. Combined energy sinks down to single and low double digits. It’s basically flat, with glassy mornings but nothing to ride.
Now, things start looking interesting again on Thursday the 16th. The morning brings a clean 4ft SE swell with a light offshore wind from the west. Combined energy is 305 – that’s a solid, paddlable wave. This is a great option for a session. Thursday afternoon turns on the size a bit more to 6ft, but the energy jumps to 724. The wind is clean but side-off, so it’ll be a bit more powerful but still manageable.
But the real standout for the experienced crew is Saturday the 18th afternoon. That’s 7ft of SSE swell, combined energy of 1089, and a clean side-off breeze. The forecast calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and I agree – that’s some proper push. It’s a big, strong wave for The Spit, so brush up on your paddle fitness.
After that, the energy drops off again. Sunday the 19th is small and ordinary, and the week starting Monday the 20th sees us back to tiny 1.0ft to 2ft swells with very low energy readings. It fizzles out through to the end of the forecast on the 24th, with nothing worth paddling for.
So to sum it up: the best clean, friendly waves for everyone are Saturday morning, the 11th of July. If you’ve got some experience and want some power, make a plan for Saturday afternoon, the 18th of July. The rest of the time, you’re best off checking the charts again.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SE 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1775 | 1254 | 385 | 356 | 255 | 270 | 224 | 142 | 289 | 183 | 141 | 90 | 64 | 41 | 32 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:21AM1.19m | 3:36PM1.37m | 3:30AM1.12m | 4:46PM1.49m | 4:48AM1.08m | 5:51PM1.62m | 6:02AM1.08m | 6:49PM1.74m | 7:05AM1.10m | 7:41PM1.82m | 8:01AM1.14m | 8:30PM1.86m | 8:51AM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:52AM0.35m | 10:03PM0.57m | 9:50AM0.33m | 11:23PM0.51m | 10:50AM0.30m | 00:31AM0.43m | 11:49AM0.25m | 1:29AM0.34m | 12:45PM0.21m | 2:21AM0.26m | 1:39PM0.18m | 3:09AM0.22m | 2:30PM0.17m | ||||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
615 | 415 | — | 356 | 255 | 270 | 224 | 142 | 289 | 183 | 141 | 90 | 64 | 41 | 32 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 13 | ESE 14 | — | — | ESE 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | — | SSE 8 | S 7 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 9 | E 4 | — |
— | — | — | 7 | 80 | — | — | 104 | 246 | 64 | 40 | 25 | — | 22 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | ESE 11 | S 10 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | S 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 |
1775 | 1254 | 385 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 17 | 17 | 28 | 86 | 17 | 235 |
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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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