
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,020 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Sep 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spit in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the cards for The Spit over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I gotta be honest with ya – this is a pretty lean run. We've got a lot of small, wind-affected days ahead, with only a couple of brief windows where you might snag something half-decent. For the most part, you're better off saving the wax for another time.
The forecast starts off on Sunday afternoon, the 6th of September, with the best chance of a surf in the whole outlook. The Spit is a river break, consistent, exposed to easterly swell. We've got a small 4ft swell from the north with a short, weak period of 6 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting at 180. What makes this one worth a mention is the wind – glassy, from the northwest at just 3 mph. That'll keep the surface clean. Water temp is about 70°, which is pretty average for this time of year. It's surfable, but it's not going to blow your mind.
After that little window, things go downhill fast. From Monday the 7th right through to Wednesday the 9th, the swell drops right off, and the wind swings around onshore or cross-shore, leaving us with poor conditions. Thursday the 10th sees a jump in energy – the combined energy hits 548 – with a 6ft to 6ft swell from the SE, but the wind is howling at 25 mph from the south, making it a messy, choppy mess. That's one for the kite crew, not for us paddle surfers.
The rest of the first week into the second week is a long, drawn-out stretch of tiny waves and bad winds. Most days are seeing combined energy below 100, with the odd bump up to 221 on Friday the 11th, but again, the wind's not playing ball. There's a brief moment on the morning of Tuesday the 15th of September where we get a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft from the ENE with a period of just 6 seconds and energy of 35. Not worth paddling out for.
The only other spot that even gets a mention is the afternoon of Saturday the 19th of September. We get a clean, glassy offshore wind from the west at 9 mph, with a tiny 1ft swell from the SE, 10-second period, and energy of 48. The conditions are clean, but it's barely a ripple.
So there you have it. The standout, if you can call it that, is the first session on Sunday afternoon, the 6th of September. After that, it's a whole lot of nothing for about two weeks, with only that brief clean window on the 19th. It's a tough stretch for The Spit, but that's how it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 9 |
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126 | 52 | 56 | 51 | 49 | 46 | 19 | 31 | 74 | 59 | 55 | 470 | 577 | 1020 | 166 | 126 | 541 | 440 | 120 | 440 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:23PM1.48m | 5:01AM0.94m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:24PM0.38m | 10:35AM0.34m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 29 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 14 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 14 | ESE 6 |
33 | 15 | 14 | 51 | 49 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 74 | 59 | 29 | 68 | 4 | 334 | 166 | 39 | 110 | 66 | 4 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | S 23 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 12 | SE 10 |
17 | 16 | 56 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 30 | 21 | 38 | 37 | 3 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | SE 11 | NE 6 | E 15 | — | E 9 | ESE 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 15 | — | E 14 |
4 | — | 9 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SE 6 | — | ESE 4 | — | SE 9 | SE 4 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 3 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 9 |
126 | 52 | — | 13 | — | 46 | 19 | 31 | — | — | 55 | 470 | 577 | 1020 | 3 | 126 | 541 | 440 | 120 | 440 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 0 | 149 | 28 | 237 | 166 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 14 |
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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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