Surf Forecasts:
The Strait surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with 227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Strait this week:
The surf forecast for The Strait over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Strait in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Strait over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 279 | 227 | 96 | 106 | 120 | 85 | 81 | 55 | 49 | 45 | 21 | 55 | 48 | 79 | 111 | 108 | 125 | 94 | 91 | 64 | 88 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 6:40PM2.64m | 9:45AM1.86m | 7:43PM2.60m | 11:06AM1.95m | 8:53PM2.61m | 11:51AM2.04m | 9:55PM2.67m | 12:21PM2.13m | 10:47PM2.76m | 12:48PM2.23m | 11:32PM2.83m | 1:12PM2.32m | 00:14AM2.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:46AM1.64m | 2:31AM0.95m | 12:40PM1.78m | 3:45AM0.88m | 2:07PM1.85m | 4:44AM0.76m | 3:37PM1.83m | 5:29AM0.63m | 4:42PM1.74m | 6:07AM0.52m | 5:32PM1.60m | 6:39AM0.44m | 6:16PM1.44m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 279 | 227 | 96 | 106 | 120 | 85 | 81 | 55 | 49 | 45 | 21 | 28 | 17 | 16 | 38 | 35 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 5 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 62 | 59 | 56 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 5 | 55 | 48 | 79 | 111 | 108 | 125 | 71 | 60 | 64 | 88 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 15 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 53 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 94 | 91 | 58 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 49 | 114 | 925 | 15 | 15 | 786 | 0 | 12 | 668 | 0 | 729 | 925 | 0 |
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Information about the The Strait Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Strait provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Strait can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Strait 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 Strait) 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 Strait 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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