Surf Forecasts:
The Spot surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spot this week:
The surf forecast for The Spot over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spot in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag lookin' at the next 16 days. The Spot (beach and reef) is the only game in town, and honestly, we’ve got a rough start. The first stretch is a write-off. From Thursday the 27th of August right through to Saturday the 30th, the wind is howling onshore and the waves are just a mess. You’re looking at poor surf, so don’t even bother. Then Sunday the 30th cleans up a bit with cross-off winds, but the swell is weak and messy – still not worth a paddle.
Things start to get a little interesting on Monday the 31st. We’ve got a small, clean 4ft swell bumpin’ in from the east with a 9-second period, and the wind is offshore out of the SSW. Combined energy is moderate (310). It’s not gonna blow your mind, but it’s the first sign of life. The water’s about 70°F, which is bang on average for this time of year. Tuesday the 1st of September goes flat again, then Wednesday the 2nd of September shows a spark. The afternoon brings a 6ft SSW swell, 7-second period, and gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (502) and the forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." That Wednesday afternoon is the standout of the first week – clean, punchy, and fun. Keep in mind, the swell is short period, so it’ll be a bit fat and dumpy, but with offshore wind, it’ll be a lot of fun.
Now, fast forward. The big news is Thursday the 4th of September. That morning, an absolutely massive 23ft SSE groundswell hits with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 16240. That’s huge. But – and this is a big but – the forecast says it’s too big for this break. The wind is cross-off, but that’s a solid 25ft in the afternoon. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, it’s probably going to be a washing machine. Don’t take the family out for a lesson. The following day, Friday the 5th, still has huge 15ft to 13ft swell from the SE, but with cross-off winds and a 12-second period. It’s still huge, but the wind is better aligned. This is a real big-wave day. Then Sunday the 6th of September has a 8ft to 10ft E swell with strong offshore wind from the SW. The combined energy is strong (1680-2672), but the note says "hard to paddle into." That’s a caution – the current and wind are gonna be a battle. After that, the surf drops off a cliff for the rest of the forecast period. By the 8th of September, it’s flat with tiny, long-period pulses that just don’t have any power.
So, to sum up: The best on offer is Wednesday afternoon, the 2nd of September, for some clean, fun waves. If you’re a big-wave charger, the 4th and 5th of September are your window, but be prepared for a serious challenge. The rest of the window is a dud.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | ENE 5 | SSW 10 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1138 | 749 | 441 | 287 | 180 | 239 | 184 | 67 | 237 | 167 | 113 | 240 | 221 | 10 | 130 | 94 | 60 | 0 | 542 | 454 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:44PM1.71m | 3:51AM1.71m | 4:10PM1.81m | 4:18AM1.76m | 4:36PM1.87m | 4:45AM1.78m | 5:04PM1.89m | 5:13AM1.75m | 5:32PM1.85m | 5:42AM1.68m | 6:02PM1.77m | 6:13AM1.58m | 6:35PM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM0.16m | 9:57AM0.03m | 10:15PM0.08m | 10:22AM-0.02m | 10:42PM0.04m | 10:49AM-0.04m | 11:11PM0.04m | 11:17AM-0.01m | 11:40PM0.09m | 11:46AM0.06m | 00:12AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.18m | 00:47AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 1138 | 749 | 441 | 287 | 180 | 239 | 184 | 982 | 495 | 391 | 302 | 240 | 221 | 180 | 130 | 59 | 60 | 291 | 157 | 190 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 11 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | SSW 8 | SSE 5 | SW 14 | S 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 188 | — | 46 | 129 | 159 | 30 | 8 | 67 | 35 | 23 | 113 | 51 | 11 | 7 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 191 | 100 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 4 | 35 | 18 | 28 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | ENE 5 | NE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 309 | 521 | 693 | 970 | 825 | 860 | 1135 | 1693 | 237 | 167 | — | — | 52 | 55 | — | 94 | 516 | 65 | 542 | 454 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 847 | 370 | 356 | 423 | 356 | 380 | 408 | 24 | 208 | 232 | 17 | 51 | 808 | 53 | 23 | 689 | 17 | 263 | 921 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Spot provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Spot can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Spot 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 Spot) 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).
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