The Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.94° S 153.43° E

The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spit sea temperature is
20.8° 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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SE swell with 224 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s look at what we’ve got here. I’m Rusty, and I’ll give it to you straight for The Spit.

Alright, the honest truth is, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a grind for The Spit. There’s a long stretch of poor surf conditions. For most of the first week and a half, the wind is all over the shop – cross, cross-onshore, and onshore – and the waves are just tiny and messy. You’ll be looking at a lot of days with nothing worth paddling out for. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting under 100 for the first several days, which tells the whole story.

The first real glimmer of something usable doesn’t come until late in the run. On Tuesday morning the 4th of August, we get a moment of glassy conditions. The swell is only 3 ft from the ENE with an 8-second period, and the energy is moderate at 129. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. Don’t expect much.

The standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is on Sunday the 9th of August. The morning shows glassy conditions with a 4 ft swell from the SE. The period stretches to 11 seconds, giving it a bit of groundswell feel, and the combined energy jumps up to a moderate 274. That’s the best on offer by a long shot. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean and lined up nicely for a river mouth setup. Just keep in mind the wind picks up from the NNE in the afternoon, so get on it early. For a spot that’s rated as beginner and consistent, the crowds could be often here, so expect company if you chase that window.

The Spit is an exposed river break with an optimum swell from the E, and this Sunday morning swell is coming from the SE, so it’s a bit off the ideal angle, but with that period and glass, it’ll still offer the best waves in the outlook.

For the rest of the week after that, it drops back down to poor conditions and weak energy. That Sunday morning is the only true highlight in the whole 16-day window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SE
11
0.5
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10
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9
0.2
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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51
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31
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18
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32
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39
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68
112
100
111
92
Wind (km/h)
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SE
15
SE
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
E
5
WNW
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W
10
ENE
15
SSW
20
SSE
25
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High Tide
7:14PM1.55m
7:27AM1.00m
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
Low Tide
12:18PM0.29m
1:51AM0.33m
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
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5:14
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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