Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,681 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about The Spit.
I gotta be honest, the first week plus is a total write-off. From now through the 20th of July, you’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The surf is poor, the wind is messy, and the swell is tiny. Don't even bother checking the cams.
Now, the first real glimmer of hope hits on the morning of Monday, July 21st. The Spit will be picking up a 5-foot swell from the east with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the west. The water is about 70°, which is normal for the season. The wave energy is moderate (456). This is the pick of the entire 16-day forecast – a clean, fun, beginner-friendly wave with no wind to mess it up. It’s a river mouth, so it’s a perfect spot for a longboard or a learner, but everyone will be out there enjoying it.
The morning of Thursday, July 24th is another one to keep an eye on. The swell is a little smaller at 4 feet from the east, but the wind is glassy again, this time from the northwest. The energy is moderate (200). It’ll be clean and playful, a solid second choice.
The rest of the second week is just average. The morning of Saturday the 26th of July has a clean 4-foot east swell with a cross-off wind, but it’s a marginal forecast. The 27th and 28th are small and ordinary. The big issue is the east swell is ideal for The Spit, but the wind just doesn't cooperate for long enough to make it great.
So, the call is simple: you want the best session? Be there on the morning of the 21st of July. The 24th is a decent backup. After that, it’s back to hoping for a change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 32 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 37 | 182 | 191 | 300 | 337 | 365 | 408 | 1407 | 1681 | 871 | 1620 | 1405 | 838 | 1304 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:41PM1.82m | 8:01AM1.14m | 8:30PM1.86m | 8:51AM1.17m | 9:16PM1.85m | 9:39AM1.20m | 10:00PM1.78m | 10:26AM1.21m | 10:43PM1.67m | 11:14AM1.20m | 11:25PM1.52m | 12:03PM1.19m | 00:07AM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:45PM0.21m | 2:21AM0.26m | 1:39PM0.18m | 3:09AM0.22m | 2:30PM0.17m | 3:54AM0.20m | 3:20PM0.20m | 4:38AM0.20m | 4:10PM0.25m | 5:20AM0.23m | 5:01PM0.33m | 6:01AM0.26m | 5:53PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 20 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 19 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 32 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | 52 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 85 | 673 | 832 | 8 | 851 | 770 | 7 | 790 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 18 | — | S 19 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 37 | 182 | 191 | 300 | 337 | 365 | 408 | 1407 | 1681 | 871 | 1620 | 1405 | 838 | 1304 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 149 | 17 | 160 | 326 | 299 | 288 | 348 | 17 | 22 | 348 | 22 | 618 | 619 | 166 | 348 | 576 | 288 | 22 | 348 | 28 |
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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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