The Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.94° S 153.43° E

The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spit sea temperature is
21.2° C
0.0° 

The Spit surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Spit surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,007 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.


Alright, let’s get into it. The Spit is a river mouth setup, exposed to the east, and it’s been a slow start. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands here.

The first real sign of life comes in on the morning of Friday the 10th of July, but it’s a mess. We’re looking at a 7ft swell from the SSE, but with a 12 mph cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a choppy, rain-soaked affair. The combined energy is pretty strong (1106), but the quality isn’t there for a good paddle. It’s a wait-and-see situation.

Then, out of nowhere, Saturday the 11th of July shapes up as the clear standout. Saturday morning starts with a glassy, clean sheet of water. The wind is dead calm, and the swell drops to a tidy 3ft, coming from the SE with a decent 10-second period. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year. Honestly, that morning session is a gem. The afternoon only gets better – the swell bumps up to 4ft, still from the SE, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, giving it some real push. The wind is a light 3 mph offshore, keeping it glassy. The energy is moderate (619), and it’s going to be clean. For a beginner spot, this is as good as it gets.

Sunday the 12th sees a drop-off. The swell is smaller, around 3ft, and a moderate 12 mph cross-offshore wind from the WNW keeps things clean, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The energy is weak (182). This same pattern of small, clean but weak surf holds through the middle of the week. Monday and Tuesday have tiny 0.7ft to 1ft waves; it’s basically a flat spell.

We get a little bump on Wednesday the 15th afternoon, but it’s a short-period, lumpy 4ft from the SSE with a 19 mph cross-shore wind. The energy is still weak (118), and it’s not worth the paddle. The wind picks up even more on Thursday the 16th, with a 6ft swell from the SE, but a 19 mph cross-onshore wind makes it a total mess. The energy is moderate (296), but the conditions are horrible.

The following weekend, Saturday the 18th of July, throws a curveball. The morning has a solid 8ft swell from the ESE, and the combined energy is strong (1314). But the wind is a strong 19 mph cross-shore, and the size is getting too big for this break. The data says it’s predicted to be too big for this spot, so this one is for the experts only, and even then, the wind will be a battle. The afternoon is smaller but still messy.

After that, it’s a slow grind back down. The rest of the forecast into the second week is a mix of small, weak swells, mostly under 5ft, with onshore or cross-shore winds. There are a few glassy moments on the 23rd and 24th, but the waves are tiny, around 2ft to 3ft. The energy is consistently weak, under 150. Honestly, it’s a long stretch of poor to ordinary surf.

If you’re a kitesurfer, the windy, messy days like the 18th might look interesting, but for a paddle, it’s a tough run. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

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Tuesday
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SSE
10
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11
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12
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ESE
11
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ESE
10
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ESE
10
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10
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9
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7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
836
224
163
325
222
141
88
64
34
32
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8
8
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116
211
151
293
803
222
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
SSW
0
WSW
5
E
10
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
15
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5
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0
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15
WNW
10
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ESE
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20
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30
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25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
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20
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High Tide
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
9:16PM1.85m
9:39AM1.20m
10:00PM1.78m
10:26AM1.21m
Low Tide
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
3:54AM0.20m
3:20PM0.20m
4:38AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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