
Surf Forecasts:
The Spot surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,977 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with SE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spot in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up over the next two weeks at The Spot. The first few days are going to be a struggle, but if you’re patient, there’s a serious payoff waiting for you.
The Big Picture
We’re starting off with a bit of a flat and choppy run. The first few days have some size, but the wind is just not playing ball — cross-off and onshore slop is ruining what could be a decent start. You’ll need to wait until the third day for the first real window of clean conditions. After that, the middle of the first week goes totally dead, with onshore winds and tiny surf. Then, the real magic happens around the 10th of August. That’s the standout. A huge, long-period south swell rolls in with clean winds, but it’s big — expert territory only. After that, the second week falls apart fast with strong onshore winds and almost nothing left.
Saturday, August 1st – Sunday, August 2nd
The Spot is running at 6.9 ft to 8.2 ft of SE swell, with a period of 10 to 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate to strong (787 to 2027), so there’s plenty of push. But the wind is a stubborn cross-off from the SSW to S at 12 to 9 mph. It’s rideable, but it’s not clean — the surface is going to be a bit lumpy. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. Honestly, it’s a session for the keen ones, but not a standout.
Monday, August 3rd – The First Real Window
Monday morning is where it gets interesting. The swell drops a touch to 6.9 ft from the ESE, period 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (968). But the wind is the hero here — glassy, from the E at just 3 mph. That’s about as clean as it gets. The surf will be smooth and fun for intermediate surfers. The spot is "fairly consistent" and exposed to the S swell, but this ESE swell is coming from a slightly different direction, so it’ll wrap in nicely. Crowds are "sometimes" an issue, but with conditions this good, you can expect a few friends out. This is the best on offer in the first week. Get on it.
Tuesday, August 4th – Wednesday, August 5th
Tuesday goes straight downhill. Onshore NE wind at 9 mph absolutely kills the 4.9 ft to 4.3 ft swell. It’s a write-off. Wednesday morning has a tiny 3.0 ft ESE swell with a light cross-off breeze, making it surfable but very ordinary. The energy is weak (156). Not worth paddling out for.
Thursday, August 6th – Friday, August 7th
Thursday is a mess. The morning has a tiny 2.6 ft east swell with a strong cross-off wind (22 mph), and the afternoon gets a sudden jump to 7.9 ft from the SSW, but with a short 7-second period and a brutal 25 mph cross-off. That’s kite-surfing conditions, not paddle surfing. Friday brings a 4.6 ft SSW groundswell (13 seconds) on the morning, but the wind is cross-on from the NNE at 6 mph. It’s marginal, and the afternoon gets destroyed by a strong onshore NE wind.
Saturday, August 8th – Sunday, August 9th
The weekend is a total flat spell. Saturday sees 1.6 ft and 1.3 ft slop with onshore winds. Sunday morning has a 6.2 ft SSW windswell (6 seconds) but it’s blown out by a 12 mph onshore wind. The afternoon is the saving grace — a clean 5.9 ft SSW swell with a light SSE cross-off at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (511) and the conditions are good. It’s a fun little window, but the swell is short-period, so it won’t hold much power.
Monday, August 10th – THE STANDOUT
This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Monday delivers a massive 13.1 ft to 14.8 ft south swell with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is off the charts — strong to very strong (5412 to 6214). This is a serious groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW to S at 15 to 9 mph, keeping the faces smooth. The water temperature is about average. This is exceptional surf, but it is for experts only. Over 8.2 ft, it’s a beast. The Spot is a beach and reef setup, so with a long-period south swell, it’s going to be powerful and hollow. The direction (S
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
699 | 752 | 817 | 1103 | 1807 | 1977 | 1363 | 926 | 698 | 490 | 464 | 346 | 210 | 144 | 144 | 142 | 113 | 579 | 1535 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:10AM1.69m | 5:33PM1.76m | 5:39AM1.67m | 6:02PM1.74m | 6:09AM1.62m | 6:33PM1.70m | 6:41AM1.53m | 7:09PM1.61m | 7:19AM1.41m | 7:51PM1.49m | 8:07AM1.27m | 8:51PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:07PM0.17m | 11:18AM0.05m | 11:37PM0.17m | 11:46AM0.07m | 00:08AM0.20m | 12:16PM0.12m | 00:42AM0.26m | 12:49PM0.21m | 1:21AM0.35m | 1:27PM0.32m | 2:09AM0.47m | 2:17PM0.47m | 3:19AM0.60m | ||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 12 |
699 | 752 | 817 | 1103 | 1807 | 1977 | 1363 | 926 | 698 | 490 | 464 | 346 | 210 | 144 | 144 | 142 | 113 | 87 | 1535 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | E 10 |
42 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 23 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 60 | 50 | 17 | 15 | 75 | 41 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SW 12 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NE 7 |
25 | 21 | — | 6 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 16 | 7 | — | 3 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 99 | 95 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 7 | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | 37 | 151 | 6 | 13 | — | 11 | 579 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 53 | 808 | 0 | 49 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 17 | 51 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 17 | 206 | 689 | 0 |
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Information about the The Spot Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Spot 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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