
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
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 menu for the next couple of weeks.
Well, to be straight with you, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of poor surf conditions that hangs around for days. The first real chance of anything remotely surfable doesn’t show up until Monday, August 3rd, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.
The overall pattern is dominated by weak, short-period windswell with cross-onshore winds messing up the surface. The combined swell energy is very weak, often sitting under 100, and even when it climbs a bit, the quality just isn’t there.
The Spit is the only spot on the map, and it’s a consistent river mouth that’s exposed to east swells. For a beginner-friendly break, it’s not looking great. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
For the first few days, from Wednesday, July 29th right through to Sunday, August 2nd, it’s a write-off. We’ve got tiny swell – 1 ft to 4 ft – with periods of 4 to 7 seconds, and the wind is mostly a cross-onshore breeze from the south or southeast. The combined energy peaks at 241 on Sunday afternoon, but it’s messy and lumpy. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” every single time. Not worth paddling out.
Then we hit Monday, August 3rd. The morning is the first real glimmer. We get a 2 ft groundswell from the southeast with a period of 11 seconds, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is 152 (moderate). The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the best we’ve got. It’s small, but clean. If you’re desperate for a glide, that’s your window.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Tuesday, August 4th morning has a clean 2 ft east swell with an offshore wind, but the period is only 6 seconds and the energy is weak (91). It’s ridable, but not worth a special trip. The rest of that week and into the second week is a mix of glassy mornings with tiny swell (1 ft to 2 ft) and afternoons ruined by onshore or cross-shore winds. The swell periods are short, and the energy rarely gets out of the two-digit range.
The only other half-decent window is Sunday, August 9th morning. Another glassy start, with a 1 ft swell from the south-southeast at 10 seconds. Combined energy is 69. It’s small and clean, but again, just ordinary.
Finally, Thursday, August 13th morning shows a clean 2 ft swell from the southeast with an 8-second period and a cross-offshore wind. Combined energy is 88. That’s the last call for the forecast, and it’s still just a “surfable” day.
Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The best on offer is the Monday, August 3rd morning glassy window, but it’s a tiny wave. If you’re a beginner or just want to get wet, you might get a few weak ones. For anyone else, it’s a long wait for anything with real push. The river mouth setup here might be more interesting for a kite surfer on those lumpy, windy afternoons than for a paddle surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 11 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
9 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 22 | 39 | 49 | 36 | 39 | 30 | 89 | 119 | 88 | 147 | 107 | 96 | 85 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 11 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
7 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 39 | 49 | 34 | 8 | 30 | 18 | 81 | 88 | 147 | 107 | 52 | 40 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 10 | ENE 7 | E 13 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 18 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 6 | 17 | 36 | 40 | 53 | 96 | 85 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 13 | SE 11 | ESE 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | S 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | SE 14 | ESE 14 | E 15 | ESE 13 | E 13 |
9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 43 | 54 | 61 | 4 | 16 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 17 | — | 3 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 36 | 39 | 16 | 89 | 119 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 17 | 415 | 132 | 101 | 28 | 17 | 22 | 68 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
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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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