
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spit in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.
This 16-day stretch is mostly flat and messy. Not much to get your heart pumping.
The Spit is the only break in the picture. It’s a river mouth, open to the east, so the angle has to be right. The first real chance to get wet is Sunday morning, 9 August. We’ve got a little 3ft swell from the east with a 9-second period, and the wind is dead glassy – absolutely clean. Water temp is about 69°, which is normal for the season. The energy is weak (167), so don’t expect any punch, but for beginners, it’s as good as it gets. Just know The Spit gets crowded often.
The rest of the week is a letdown. Winds blow onshore or cross-shore, and the swell stays small. Monday morning, 10 August has a cross-offshore breeze and a bit more energy (221), but it’s still just 3ft and the wind is fresh, so it’s clean but tiny. Monday afternoon turns offshore from the west, but the swell drops to 3ft from the north-northeast with a short 7-second period – not gonna hold up.
Tuesday morning, 11 August gives you gentle offshore winds and 3ft from the east-northeast, 9-second period. It’s surfable but nothing special. After that, it’s a long run of poor conditions with cross and cross-onshore winds, tiny swell, and chop. The biggest bump comes Monday, 17 August with 6ft from the southeast, but the wind is cross-onshore at 15 mph and the period is short (7 seconds). That’ll be a lumpy, blown-out mess – better for a kite than a paddle.
The second week is a total washout. Small swell, poor wind, and most sessions are rated poor. The only bright spot is Wednesday afternoon, 12 August with 2ft and offshore wind, but it’s barely worth the walk.
So, your best bet is Sunday morning, 9 August. Glassy, clean, and a fun little wave for beginners. After that, it’s a long dry spell.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | 111 | 194 | 153 | 119 | 94 | 119 | 81 | 74 | 84 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 42 | 78 | 481 | 112 | 122 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:34PM1.48m | 4:50AM0.96m | 5:43PM1.60m | 6:06AM1.02m | 6:41PM1.70m | 7:04AM1.10m | 7:30PM1.76m | 7:53AM1.17m | 8:15PM1.78m | 8:37AM1.24m | 8:57PM1.74m | 9:20AM1.28m | 9:37PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.46m | 10:38AM0.31m | 00:31AM0.35m | 11:44AM0.25m | 1:21AM0.26m | 12:42PM0.18m | 2:06AM0.18m | 1:34PM0.13m | 2:47AM0.14m | 2:23PM0.12m | 3:25AM0.12m | 3:09PM0.14m | |||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | ENE 9 | SE 6 |
57 | 111 | 194 | 153 | 119 | 94 | 119 | 81 | 74 | 84 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 42 | 42 | 69 | 112 | 29 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | N 5 | NNE 7 | SE 4 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 9 |
15 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 73 | 32 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 29 | 2 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | NE 6 | — | ENE 9 | NE 7 | — | N 7 |
9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 28 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | S 4 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | — | SE 10 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | 44 | 95 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 12 | 78 | 481 | — | 122 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 146 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 28 | 0 |
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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).
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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