The Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.94° S 153.43° E

The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spit sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.2° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SSE swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spit in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Spit.

First up, we've got a bit of a quiet start. The water temp is sitting around 69°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The window kicks off on Wednesday the 22nd of July. The Spit is a river break, exposed to the east, and it's a consistent spot, which is a good sign. Wednesday afternoon sees some glassy conditions with a 4ft easterly swell. The combined energy is moderate (439), and the score suggests it's a good session. This is a solid start, but it's a beginner-friendly wave, so it won't be anything too heavy.

Thursday the 23rd brings a cleaner morning. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the east, but with a light offshore wind from the WNW, it'll be clean. The swell period is a bit short at 8 seconds, so the waves will be a little lumpy, but for a small-wave board, it'll be fun. The energy is moderate (292). Thursday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the surf drops, so that morning session is the one to target.

Friday the 24th is a write-off. Strong cross-shore winds and a lumpy, choppy mess. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday the 25th morning has a bit more size, with 5ft from the SSE, but the wind is cross-shore. The energy is strong (621), but it's a bit of a mess. This is getting into the territory where it might be too big for beginners, and the quality isn't there for it to be a standout.

The rest of the week and into the next is pretty flat. We get a few small, glassy mornings on Sunday the 26th and Tuesday the 28th, but the swell is tiny (1ft and 0.7ft) with long periods, meaning it'll be weak and slow. The combined energy is low (54 and 25). Not worth a paddle.

We hit a real dry spell from the 27th of July through to the 3rd of August. The surf is small, weak, and often blown out. There's a few glassy moments, but the energy is too low to get excited about.

Now, here's the one to watch. Tuesday the 4th of August. The swell jumps to 6ft from the east, with a 9-second period, giving it some decent shape. The wind is offshore, and the conditions are clean. The combined energy is strong (548). This is the standout. The Spit will be handling a good, solid easterly groundswell, and with offshore winds, it'll be clean and lined up. The following day, Wednesday the 5th, holds similar size (4ft) and clean offshore winds, but the wind gets stronger, so Tuesday morning and afternoon are the pick of the bunch.

After that, the swell drops off again.

So, for the best on offer: The Spit on Tuesday, August 4th. Solid 6ft easterly swell, clean offshore winds, and strong energy. This is the one to circle. The Wednesday morning session on the 5th is also a good option, but the wind picks up.

That's it from me. Get out there if you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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Rating
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2
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
1.2
SE
6
0.9
SE
7
1.6
SSE
9
0.8
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
220
173
133
105
80
120
71
424
72
40
29
27
30
29
28
16
13
12
9
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
W
5
WNW
10
E
10
SSW
25
S
30
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
NNE
10
W
5
S
10
ENE
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
SE
5
S
Wind State
glassy
off
off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:28AM0.97m
4:10PM1.25m
3:37AM0.90m
5:09PM1.32m
4:53AM0.88m
5:56PM1.40m
5:56AM0.90m
6:37PM1.48m
6:45AM0.94m
7:14PM1.55m
7:27AM1.00m
7:48PM1.60m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.63m
9:00AM0.37m
10:45PM0.61m
9:53AM0.37m
11:48PM0.55m
10:45AM0.35m
00:36AM0.48m
11:33AM0.32m
1:16AM0.40m
12:18PM0.29m
1:51AM0.33m
12:59PM0.26m
2:24AM0.27m
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6:33
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5:10
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5:14
 mm
4
Temp °C
19
18
20
20
17
17
16
14
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Feels °C
20
18
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19
16
12
9
10
14
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15
15
16
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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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