Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for The Spit over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, looking at the forecast, it's a pretty grim run for the next ten days or so. We're talking about a long stretch of small, mostly messy waves with poor conditions. The swell is just not there, and when it does show up, the wind is usually in the wrong spot. You'd be hard-pressed to find anything worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, around 69°.
We finally see a flicker of hope on the 10th of September. The morning kicks off with some clean conditions as a moderate offshore wind from the west cleans things up. The swell is a small 3ft from the ENE, and the combined energy is weak (115). It's not going to be pretty, but it's surfable. The water is still glassy by the afternoon with a light breeze. It's the best we've got, but it's still a struggle session.
The real standout, and the only one that gets my heart pumping a little, is a window on the 15th of September, Tuesday morning. We get a glassy start with barely a breath of wind from the SE. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the NNE, with moderate energy (169). The period is a short 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit soft and maybe a little fat, but with that glassy surface, The Spit might actually have a few fun little runners. For a river mouth, early morning looks like the best chance to grab a few clean ones. Just keep expectations in check.
The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off. The 13th of September sees a bigger 5ft swell from the NE, but it's crossed up with a strong cross-shore wind, making it a choppy, lumpy mess that's only for the most determined or those looking for a kite session.
So, to sum it up: the 10th of September is your desperate option, but the 15th of September morning is the one to circle. Don't get your hopes up for anything else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 4 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | N 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 32 | 151 | 51 | 50 | 96 | 48 | 47 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 57 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:23PM1.48m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:14AM0.39m | 11:24PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 8 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 17 | 22 | 27 | 15 | 50 | 96 | 48 | 47 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 17 | E 8 | E 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 4 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | NE 5 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 5 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 12 | 12 | 51 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 28 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NE 13 | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 16 | NE 12 | SSE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SE 11 | NE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 4 | SSE 10 | NE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | SE 8 | — | E 5 | N 3 | WNW 2 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | E 3 | — | NNW 2 | NNE 5 | N 5 | — | ESE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 32 | 151 | — | 13 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 18 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 30 | 57 | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 176 | 0 | 12 | 266 | 66 | 66 | 130 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 66 | 235 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 146 |
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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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