The Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.94° S 153.43° E

The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spit sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.4° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 353 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The Spit is our only option on the cards, and it’s a tough sell. The water is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on normal for this time of year, so at least the wetsuit choice is easy.

We kick off on Friday the 28th of August, but it’s a no-go. We’ve got a tiny 2ft easterly windswell with a weak 8-second period, but the wind is a cross-onshore mess from the ESE at 12 mph. The combined energy is a paltry 79, so there’s just nothing doing. This flat, choppy nonsense carries right through the weekend.

Saturday the 29th offers a tease – a 4ft SSE swell with a more promising 10-second period, and the energy jumps to 415. But the wind is still cross-onshore at 12 mph, and the report calls it poor. It’s frustrating because the size is there, but the wind is just ruining it. Sunday is much the same story, with a shorter period and fresh cross-onshore breezes.

We hit a bit of a lull mid-week, with the swell dropping back to ankle-snapping levels. The only real highlight in this whole sorry stretch is Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. The wind finally swings around to a light offshore from the NW, and the report says it’s clean. The problem? The swell is a pathetic 2ft with a 10-second period and a weak energy reading of 91. It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching for anything with a face. Nothing to get excited about.

The rest of the first week and into the second is more of the same – tiny swells, cross-onshore winds, and generally poor conditions. There’s a single moment of glass on Thursday the 10th of September, with a 1.0ft, super-long 14-second period groundswell. The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be a mirror. But again, the energy is just 56, so it’s more of a paddle and a prayer than a surf.

Honestly, for the next 16 days, there’s not a single standout. The whole period is a flat, windy write-off. The Spit can be a fun little wave when it’s on, but it’s not on. For a beginner, the swell never gets above 5ft, so it’s not dangerous, but it’s not worth the drive either. The wind is mostly wrong, and the consistency is poor. If you’re dying for a paddle, maybe try the Wednesday morning on the 2nd or the Thursday morning on the 10th, but keep your expectations on the floor.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.4
SE
11
1.3
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
1
SE
7
1
SE
6
1.3
SSE
6
0.4
E
9
1.1
SE
5
0.7
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6
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
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10
0.5
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10
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
43
296
37
35
93
72
127
30
65
33
96
94
94
68
46
44
27
28
34
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
30
SE
15
SSW
25
SSE
30
SE
15
S
10
ESE
10
NE
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
N
15
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
8:23PM1.58m
8:46AM1.27m
8:56PM1.56m
9:20AM1.33m
9:31PM1.51m
9:58AM1.38m
10:07PM1.42m
10:39AM1.40m
10:47PM1.30m
11:27AM1.41m
11:32PM1.17m
12:24PM1.40m
00:28AM1.03m
Low Tide
2:45AM0.13m
2:33PM0.17m
3:15AM0.13m
3:13PM0.19m
3:45AM0.14m
3:56PM0.23m
4:19AM0.17m
4:44PM0.31m
4:56AM0.22m
5:42PM0.40m
5:40AM0.28m
6:54PM0.49m
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5:58
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5:30
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5:32
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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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.

The Spit is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Southport. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Southport. Southport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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