The Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.94° S 153.43° E

The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spit sea temperature is
20.6° C
0.3° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SE swell with 236 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what we're looking at for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a tough stretch for The Spit. For the first week, from Tuesday the 28th of July through the afternoon of the 5th of August, the conditions are just plain ugly. We're dealing with mostly cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, and the swell is tiny – mostly 0.6 ft to 3 ft. The combined energy is weak, well under 100 (24-182 range), and the wave comment is a consistent "poor surf conditions". There's a brief moment on the morning of the 29th of July with a clean offshore wind, but the swell is only 2 ft with a 6-second period, so it's a total non-event. It's a real bummer of a start.

We finally get a glimmer of hope on the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. The wind goes glassy from the southwest, and the water is flat calm. The swell is still just 2 ft, but the combined energy bumps up to 125 (moderate). The wave comment calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions". It's not a party, but it's the first sign of life. The period is 11 seconds, which is decent, but it's a SE swell, and for a break that's exposed to the east, it's not the ideal direction.

Now, the big one to mark on your calendar is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. Look at that: an 8 ft swell from the ESE with a combined energy of 1426. That's a massive pulse of energy. The wind is a cross-shore from the SSE at 12 mph, and the forecast says "wind and tide favorable". But here's the thing – 8 ft is huge for this spot, and the wave comment clearly says it's predicted to be too big. For a river mouth, that's expert-only, no question. The period is 9 seconds, so it's a shorter-period storm swell, which will be a bit messy. It won't be clean, but the raw power is undeniable. If you're a local who knows every sandbar, it's the only day that's got any real juice. The morning of the 11th of August is also a looker: 6 ft from the E, with an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is 732 (strong). The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions". That's a clean, solid groundswell from a good direction, but it's over a week out, so don't book the trip just yet.

The rest of the second week, the 9th and 10th of August, are "marginal" with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. The 12th of August is similar, with a 5 ft E swell and an 11-second period, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, which will chop it up. The water temperature is about 69°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so a spring suit or a thick shorty will do the trick.

The call: The absolute standout is the morning of the 11th of August. That 6 ft, 11-second E groundswell with glassy conditions is the best bet on the board. The morning of the 8th of August is a wild, powerful day, but it's only for the hardcore experts. The first week is a total washout. Don't get your hopes up for The Spit right now, but keep a close eye on that long-range window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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236
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67
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
20
SSE
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High Tide
7:48PM1.60m
8:06AM1.05m
8:22PM1.64m
8:41AM1.10m
8:55PM1.65m
9:17AM1.14m
9:28PM1.63m
9:52AM1.18m
10:02PM1.59m
10:29AM1.22m
10:38PM1.51m
11:10AM1.25m
11:16PM1.41m
Low Tide
12:59PM0.26m
2:24AM0.27m
1:38PM0.23m
2:56AM0.22m
2:16PM0.22m
3:27AM0.20m
2:53PM0.23m
3:58AM0.19m
3:32PM0.25m
4:30AM0.20m
4:13PM0.29m
5:03AM0.23m
4:59PM0.36m
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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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