The Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.94° S 153.43° E

The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spit sea temperature is
21.1°C
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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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,530 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 7th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast period’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a few windows to work with. The water’s sitting at 70°, right on the money for this time of year—nothing unusual there.

Starting off with The Spit (river mouth, exposed to the east). The first few days are a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are a bust—poor conditions, messy winds, and tiny weak swell. The energy’s barely registering. You’re looking at a gap of a few days where it’s just not worth paddling out.

Wednesday morning, 9 September, things calm down a touch. There’s a brief window with glassy conditions and a tiny 2ft SE swell, period around 9 seconds. It’s clean, but the energy’s weak (80) and the waves are ordinary. A beginner might get a few ankle-biters, but that’s about it.

Then we hit a stretch from Thursday through the weekend where the swell picks up—5ft to 6ft from the SE—but the wind is cross or cross-onshore, and the conditions are lumpy and choppy. The energy jumps into the moderate range (238 to 702), but the quality just isn’t there. Not worth chasing.

The next real glimmer comes on Tuesday, 15 September. Morning glass-off with a light NNW cross-offshore breeze. The swell’s tiny—3ft from the east, with a short 6-second period—but it’s clean. Energy’s still low (59), but if you’re desperate for a slide, this is your window. It’s surfable but ordinary.

Now, here’s the standout: Friday, 18 September. That morning, the swell’s forecast to pump at 10ft from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy reading is massive—2384 (strong). But—and this is a big but—the data notes that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That’s expert territory, and even then, with a fresh cross-shore breeze making it lumpy, it’s going to be a handful. If you’re a seasoned charger and know this spot, it could be a session, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

After that, the swell drops back. Saturday and Sunday, 19-20 September, bring a cleaner vibe. Sunday morning, 20 September, is glassy with a 3ft SE groundswell (11-second period). Energy’s moderate (147), and the waves will have some shape, but it’s not firing.

The last few days into the second week are small and weak—energy values dropping into the 30s and 40s. Winds vary, but it’s mostly poor or ordinary. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the one true standout? Friday, 18 September, if you’re an expert and can handle the size and the lumpy cross-shore. Otherwise, the best clean surf is on the 15th and 20th—small, but at least you’ll have a wave to yourself. The Spit is consistent, but this run is mostly poor. It won’t stay like this forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SSE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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49
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38
408
64
42
68
653
687
1426
445
382
272
231
229
413
37
75
26
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
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5
E
15
NE
25
SSE
40
SSE
30
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High Tide
5:31PM1.56m
6:05AM1.05m
6:25PM1.63m
6:54AM1.16m
7:12PM1.65m
7:37AM1.27m
7:53PM1.64m
8:17AM1.34m
8:32PM1.57m
8:56AM1.39m
9:08PM1.48m
9:34AM1.41m
9:43PM1.36m
Low Tide
00:17AM0.27m
11:41AM0.26m
1:00AM0.19m
12:37PM0.18m
1:39AM0.13m
1:26PM0.13m
2:14AM0.09m
2:11PM0.11m
2:48AM0.09m
2:54PM0.14m
3:20AM0.10m
3:37PM0.20m
3:51AM0.14m
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Temp °C
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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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