The Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.94° S 153.43° E

The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spit sea temperature is
21.3° C
0.0° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 17th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for The Spit over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, and there’s a real quiet spell in the middle. The first thing worth paddling out for is actually the first one on the list, even though it’s a bit of a handful. Friday, July 10th morning is where we start. The Spit is a river-mouth setup, and it’s exposed to the east. We’ve got a solid 6.9ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a decent groundswell. The combined energy is pumping at 1150, which is a strong, grunty level. Now, the wind’s a cross-shore from the south at 12 mph, so it’s not perfect, but it's workable. The water’s 70.3°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there. The catch is, this swell is a bit too big for this break, so it’s really for the experienced crew only. The afternoon drops off a bit and gets more marginal.

Then we hit a dry patch. From Saturday the 11th through to the 15th, the surf is tiny or just poor. There’s a brief moment on Saturday morning, July 11th with a glassy 3.0ft from the SE, but the energy is weak (202) and the scores were low. It’s a “maybe” if you’re desperate for a slide. Sunday and Monday are even smaller, with clean but tiny waves. From Tuesday the 14th right through to the end of the week, we’re looking at ankle-snappers with poor conditions – a real flat spell.

Things start to wake up again around Saturday, July 18th morning. The swell jumps to a chunky 9.8ft from the SE, with a 10-second period and a massive combined energy of 3060 – that’s serious power. But again, that’s way too big for The Spit, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore. This is strictly for experts or maybe better suited for the kite crew if you’ve got the gear. The afternoon stays big but gets a bit choppy.

The best window for a normal surfer looks like Monday, July 20th morning. The swell drops to a more manageable 4.6ft from the east, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 389. The wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a clean, smooth morning. The water temp is still hanging around 70.3°, so it’s comfortable. After that, it’s a slow fade through the rest of the week into the 25th, with waves getting smaller and smaller each day.

So, the standout for me is Monday, July 20th morning: glassy, clean, and a nice size for a river-mouth wave. The big Saturday the 18th is a spectacle, but it’s not for everyone. The rest of the period is pretty quiet, so pick your moment.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Friday
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Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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12
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ESE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
815
836
224
142
325
222
141
102
64
34
32
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36
221
210
395
297
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSW
0
WNW
10
NNE
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
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5
ENE
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
ESE
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SSW
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SSE
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High Tide
4:46PM1.49m
4:48AM1.08m
5:51PM1.62m
6:02AM1.08m
6:49PM1.74m
7:05AM1.10m
7:41PM1.82m
8:01AM1.14m
8:30PM1.86m
8:51AM1.17m
9:16PM1.85m
9:39AM1.20m
10:00PM1.78m
Low Tide
11:23PM0.51m
10:50AM0.30m
00:31AM0.43m
11:49AM0.25m
1:29AM0.34m
12:45PM0.21m
2:21AM0.26m
1:39PM0.18m
3:09AM0.22m
2:30PM0.17m
3:54AM0.20m
3:20PM0.20m
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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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