Surf Forecasts:
The Tree surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period with SSW 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 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Tree over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cookin' at The Tree in real units.
Okay, we've got a run of days ahead, and honestly, the first week or so is all about small, clean windows. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 87°, so you might not need the thickest rubber. Don't expect any heavy, thumping surf just yet; it's more about quality over size for the near term.
The standout session is shaping up for the morning of Tuesday, July 8th. We've got a glassy ocean, zero wind, and a clean 4ft SSW groundswell with a nice long 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 912, and it's going to be super clean. This is the pick of the first week for sure.
Wednesday the 9th is also looking sweet. Another glassy morning with a 3ft SSW swell on a 15-second period and moderate energy (500). Perfect conditions for a long, relaxing session on the longer boards.
There's a bit of a lull in the middle of the month, with mornings staying small and clean but the swell dropping to around 3ft to 3ft. The winds stay light or glassy, so keep your eyes peeled for those early sessions. The afternoons get a bit bumpy with sea breezes and some storm risks, so you’ll want to be out early.
Now, the real talk is for the second week. Hold on to your board. On Monday, July 20th, we see a serious pulse of energy. The morning shows a 4ft S swell with a very long 19-second period, sending combined energy soaring into the strong range at 1162. That's groundswell of the highest order. The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is a big, powerful swell, and while it's not huge in height, that 19-second period means it will have serious push. The south direction suits The Tree perfectly. This is the standout of the entire forecast, but with it being over two weeks out, call it promising rather than locked in.
Size holds into the 4ft to 4ft range through the 21st and 22nd, but the wind gets a bit more side-shore or cross-on, so the cleanest conditions will be that Monday morning. After that, it fades out a bit by the 22nd.
Overall, we've got a good run. The first week is for the early birds after clean, lined-up waves. The second week throws down a real gem on that Monday the 20th if the forecast holds. If you can only pick one window, that is it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 727 | 1044 | 986 | 798 | 683 | 596 | 403 | 382 | 358 | 279 | 272 | 267 | 620 | 481 | 405 | 400 | 321 | 232 | 225 | 225 | 405 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:51PM2.21m | 8:20AM2.50m | 8:46PM2.15m | 9:14AM2.51m | 9:49PM2.13m | 10:16AM2.53m | 10:58PM2.16m | 11:22AM2.59m | 00:07AM2.25m | 12:27PM2.67m | 1:12AM2.39m | 1:29PM2.77m | 2:11AM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:51PM0.64m | 1:55AM0.59m | 2:45PM0.63m | 2:48AM0.63m | 3:45PM0.59m | 3:50AM0.65m | 4:50PM0.52m | 4:57AM0.62m | 5:56PM0.41m | 6:06AM0.54m | 6:59PM0.28m | 7:11AM0.44m | 7:57PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | 7 | — | 4 | 20 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 727 | 1044 | 986 | 798 | 683 | 596 | 403 | 382 | 358 | 279 | 80 | 72 | 620 | 481 | 405 | 400 | 321 | 232 | 225 | 225 | 405 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 186 | 52 | 100 | 114 | 110 | 110 | 87 | 85 | 90 | 82 | 272 | 236 | 61 | 54 | 39 | 40 | 44 | 54 | 34 | 30 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 12 | S 8 | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — | — | SW 22 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 35 | 45 | 33 | — | — | 22 | 10 | 9 | 31 | 75 | 246 | 267 | — | — | 19 | 7 | 26 | 97 | 134 | 186 | 134 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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