
Surf Forecasts:
The Tree surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Tree this week:
The surf forecast for The Tree over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Tree in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Tree over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We’ve got one spot that’s the main event, and it’s The Tree. This place is exposed to the SW, so it’s a real magnet for any decent groundswell that rolls through. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in just boardshorts or a spring suit.
The real standout is Tuesday, July 28, in the morning. That’s your best window. You’re looking at a solid 4ft of swell coming from the SW, with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell with heaps of energy (1222). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE at just 3 mph, so it’ll be clean and lined up. This is an advanced wave, so it’s not for the groms, but for those who know what they’re doing, it’s going to be excellent. The sets will have some real push behind them, and with that long period, the gaps between sets will give you plenty of time to paddle out. That said, it’s a break that can get crowded sometimes, so keep your eyes peeled.
Wednesday morning, July 29, is also a good call. The swell drops a touch to 4ft still, period still a solid 16 seconds, but the wind goes glassy from the NNW. That’s going to be a beautiful, clean morning. The combined energy has dropped to 940, but it’s still a decent session.
Thursday morning, July 30, the swell has eased to 4ft, period 14 seconds, and it’s glassy again. Good for a relaxed paddle, but nothing to write home about compared to Tuesday.
After that, the swell fades. From Friday, July 31, through to Sunday, August 3, it’s a slow run of waist-high waves at 2ft to 3ft with decent periods, but the mornings are glassy. You’ll get a few fun ones, but you’ll be working for them.
Monday, August 4, is another glassy morning, but the swell is pretty weak at 2ft, period 13 seconds. The energy is just 239, so it’s a bit of a flat spell.
Then we get a shift. Around Wednesday, August 6, the swell picks up a little to 3ft, but the period drops right off to 7 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, not the good stuff. The mornings are glassy, but the waves will be a bit jumbled. Not the best.
The next true standout appears on Saturday, August 8, in the morning. You’ll see 3ft of swell from the SSW, but the period jumps back up to 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is 467. The wind is glassy from the north. It’s a solid session, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it – it’s promising but not locked in yet.
Then the real gem comes in the second week. Tuesday, August 11, morning: 2ft of swell from the SW with a very long period of 20 seconds. The energy is 508. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, and the wind is glassy from the north. This is a very good session for the experienced crew, but with that long period, it’ll be breaking a bit straight at the beach, so it’s better if you can find a sandbank or a reef. Crowds are possible.
Then Wednesday, August 12, morning and afternoon both look excellent. The swell is 2ft to 3ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, and the wind is glassy to light. The energy is 538 to 593. This is a solid run of clean, long-period groundswell. Very good.
So, to sum it up: Tuesday, July 28, morning is the absolute best on offer in the first week. The second week has a strong run from August 8 through to August 12, with August 11 and 12 mornings being the standouts. Get out there when you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1282 | 909 | 886 | 793 | 623 | 466 | 407 | 384 | 268 | 257 | 245 | 170 | 167 | 125 | 107 | 171 | 200 | 147 | 173 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:45AM2.28m | 2:49PM2.47m | 3:23AM2.40m | 3:28PM2.53m | 3:59AM2.50m | 4:05PM2.56m | 4:34AM2.58m | 4:41PM2.55m | 5:08AM2.63m | 5:18PM2.52m | 5:43AM2.66m | 5:56PM2.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31PM0.46m | 8:41AM0.65m | 9:09PM0.38m | 9:22AM0.58m | 9:45PM0.32m | 10:00AM0.52m | 10:19PM0.30m | 10:38AM0.48m | 10:52PM0.30m | 11:15AM0.45m | 11:26PM0.33m | 11:54AM0.45m | 00:01AM0.38m | |||||||
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 |
1282 | 909 | 886 | 793 | 623 | 466 | 407 | 384 | 268 | 257 | 245 | 170 | 167 | 118 | 96 | 171 | 200 | 52 | 69 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
26 | 59 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 125 | 89 | 30 | 51 | 147 | 173 | 138 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | W 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 7 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 11 |
25 | 3 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 43 | 66 | 21 | 107 | 91 | 11 | 57 | 43 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 39 | 13 | 0 | 71 | 0 |
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Information about the The Tree Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Tree provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Tree can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Tree 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 Tree) 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 Tree 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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