Surf Forecasts:
The Spot surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 6,245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spot in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what The Spot has got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it's a bit of a slow burn to start, but there's some serious juice on the horizon if you're patient.
The first few days are pretty grim. We've got a bit of a wait on our hands. From Monday the 7th right through until at least Thursday the 10th, it's mostly a no-go. There's a big, long-period 10ft south swell on Monday morning, packing a massive 5044 units of energy, but it's getting hammered by a 12 mph onshore wind. It's messy, blown-out, and honestly, looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one. The rest of that week is tiny – we're talking knee-high slop with onshore breezes.
The Standout: Saturday 19th September
If you can wait, hold out for the weekend of the 19th and 20th. The real standout here is Saturday afternoon. We've got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the SE, with a nice 12-second period and a very respectable 1193 units of energy. But the best part? The wind swings to a light 6 mph SSW, blowing clean and offshore. That's the kind of wind that makes a point break or reef setup just groomed to perfection. This is prime surf for experienced surfers – it's got push, it's got shape, and it'll be clean as a whistle. Keep in mind, though, that The Spot can get crowded, and with a forecast this good, you can bet there'll be a few locals out.
The Late Surge: Thursday 17th & Friday 18th September
Before that Saturday gem, things get a bit rowdy. On Thursday the 17th, we're looking at a serious pulse of energy. The swell jumps to 13ft from the SSW on Thursday afternoon, with a short, punchy 9-second period and a massive 2586 units of energy. This is expert-only territory – the size is intimidating, and the short period will make for some heavy, dumpy waves. Winds are cross-offshore, so it'll be clean, but this is for the brave and the skilled only. Friday the 18th stays big with 12ft swells from the SSE, but the wind is onshore again, making it a bit of a washing machine. The energy is through the roof (4347 units on Friday morning), but the quality just isn't there.
So, to wrap it up: be patient for the first week and a half. The real action kicks off on the 17th for the big-wave crew, but the absolute best bet for a quality, clean session for the intermediate to advanced surfer is that Saturday afternoon session on the 19th. It's a long way off, so keep an eye on the charts, but that one has potential written all over it.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 20 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 19 | E 9 | SSW 15 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2345 | 4890 | 2567 | 1130 | 274 | 194 | 121 | 88 | 64 | 42 | 28 | 26 | 72 | 194 | 86 | 79 | 127 | 127 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:53AM1.23m | 1:34PM1.31m | 1:54AM1.41m | 2:20PM1.53m | 2:35AM1.56m | 2:57PM1.72m | 3:10AM1.69m | 3:30PM1.85m | 3:42AM1.77m | 4:01PM1.92m | 4:12AM1.80m | 4:30PM1.93m | 4:41AM1.78m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:16AM0.54m | 7:44PM0.48m | 8:05AM0.34m | 8:30PM0.30m | 8:42AM0.17m | 9:06PM0.15m | 9:15AM0.04m | 9:39PM0.05m | 9:46AM-0.04m | 10:09PM0.00m | 10:15AM-0.06m | 10:38PM0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 5:44 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 2345 | 4890 | 2567 | 1130 | 274 | 194 | 121 | 88 | 64 | 42 | 471 | 380 | 294 | 194 | 173 | 169 | 106 | 89 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | — | E 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 526 | — | — | 31 | 99 | 62 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 28 | 26 | 72 | 175 | 86 | 75 | 127 | 127 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | S 20 | E 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 112 | — | — | 7 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 79 | 67 | 59 | 51 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | 154 | 66 | 138 | 261 | 458 | 504 | 452 | 716 | 766 | — | 22 | 29 | 48 | 45 | — | — | 4 | 378 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 859 | 161 | 423 | 644 | 165 | 423 | 633 | 51 | 633 | 49 | 0 | 208 | 54 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 407 |
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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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