
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 (Aug 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
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 cards for the Spit over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some small windows of clean, surfable waves, but nothing that's going to have you ringing in sick to work. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
The first real chance to get a wet suit on is Monday morning, the 3rd of August. The Spit is a beginner-friendly river mouth, and we're looking at a clean 3ft swell from the SE with a solid 11-second period. The wind is glassy from the SSE at 3 mph, so conditions will be real clean. The wave energy is moderate (176), and it's a consistent spot, so you'll get a few. It's not a standout, but it's a nice, gentle start to the week.
Tuesday morning the 4th is a write-off with a tiny 1ft swell. Wednesday morning the 5th is a bit more interesting. We'll see a 3ft swell from the E, with a 10-second period and a clean offshore wind from the WNW at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (132), and the conditions will be clean. That's your best bet for a mid-week paddle.
Thursday the 6th through to the weekend turns a bit sour. The wind swings onshore or cross-shore, and the swell stays small and messy. The Spit is exposed to the E, and the wind is just not playing ball. The wave energy gets weak, and the conditions are poor. Not worth the drive.
Now, Monday the 10th of August is where we get the best of the bunch. The morning sees a 3ft E swell, with a 9-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the W at 12 mph. The conditions will be clean and the wave energy is moderate (167). This is the standout session of the whole forecast. It's still a beginner-friendly size, but the offshore wind will make it super fun.
Tuesday the 11th has a chance in the morning with a glassy 2ft E swell, but it's small. After that, the wind goes onshore and the quality drops again. The rest of the second week is a real struggle. The swell stays small, the period drops, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, making it choppy and lumpy. The Spit just doesn't set up well with these conditions. It's a real stretch to find a decent wave from the 12th onward. The 16th of August sees a 4ft ESE swell, but it's a short-period 6-second wind swell with a strong cross-onshore wind, making it a choppy mess. The 17th has a 2ft SE swell with a long 12-second period, but again, the wind is a strong cross-shore, making it hard work.
Overall, there's no epic swell on the horizon. If you're keen, get out on the Monday the 10th of August for the cleanest conditions. Otherwise, you might be better off waiting for the next weather system to roll through. The Spit is a consistent spot, so it will turn around eventually, but this forecast is a long, flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
134 | 127 | 98 | 31 | 16 | 56 | 120 | 97 | 55 | 32 | 30 | 48 | 60 | 66 | 100 | 97 | 137 | 156 | 169 | 185 | 194 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:10AM1.25m | 11:16PM1.41m | 11:56AM1.28m | 11:59PM1.29m | 12:50PM1.30m | 00:49AM1.17m | 1:55PM1.33m | 1:53AM1.05m | 3:12PM1.39m | 3:16AM0.97m | 4:34PM1.48m | 4:50AM0.96m | 5:43PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:59PM0.36m | 5:40AM0.26m | 5:54PM0.43m | 6:22AM0.29m | 7:01PM0.51m | 7:12AM0.33m | 8:26PM0.56m | 8:14AM0.35m | 10:04PM0.55m | 9:25AM0.35m | 11:28PM0.46m | 10:38AM0.31m | 00:31AM0.35m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
134 | 127 | 98 | 15 | 11 | 56 | 120 | 97 | 55 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 60 | 66 | 100 | 97 | 4 | 156 | 169 | 185 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 16 | SE 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 6 |
26 | 26 | 15 | 31 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 19 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | E 15 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | E 18 | E 16 | E 16 | NE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 14 | E 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
16 | 4 | — | 19 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | ENE 2 | — | S 6 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | N 3 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 21 | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | 137 | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 22 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 149 | 129 |
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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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