The Spit surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,485 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SW 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 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
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