
Surf Forecasts:
13th Ave South Surfside surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 13th Ave South Surfside this week:
The surf forecast for 13th Ave South Surfside over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 13th Ave South Surfside in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 13th Ave South Surfside over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The outlook for 13th Ave South Surfside is about as flat as a week-old beer. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of. The first week is basically a write-off, and honestly, the whole 16-day window is a struggle. There are a few moments where the ocean tries to wake up, but it’s not enough to get excited about. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll find some tiny, weak waves, but conditions are mostly poor, so don’t expect much.
The water is sitting around 84°F on the 27th, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right, let’s run through it. Monday the 27th of July is a non-starter with a tiny 1 ft SE swell, a weak 8-second period, and onshore wind. The combined energy is a measly 14, so it’s basically flat. Tuesday the 28th is no better – morning has a 1 ft SE swell with cross wind, and the afternoon picks up a messy 2 ft S swell but with a shocking 4-second period and fresh cross-onshore wind. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th offer cleaner conditions with light offshore or glassy wind, but the swell is still tiny, around 1.0 ft to 2 ft. It’s clean, but there’s no power. Friday the 31st starts glassy with a 0.7 ft S swell, but degenerates into choppy onshore junk by the afternoon.
The first weekend of August is a washout. Saturday the 1st has onshore wind and small, weak SE swells. Sunday the 2nd is windy and stormy, with a 2 ft SE swell and a combined energy of 58, which is still weak. Monday the 3rd of August sees the biggest swell so far – a 3 ft S swell with a 7-second period, and the combined energy hits 136, which is moderate. But it’s accompanied by a moderate cross-shore wind and a risk of thunderstorms, so it’s a messy, lumpy affair. Not worth paddling out for.
The rest of the first week is more of the same: tiny swells, poor wind, and poor surf conditions. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 5th of August, with a clean morning and a 2 ft S swell, but the conditions are described as “surfable waves but very ordinary.” That’s the best we get, and it’s a 1 out of 10 on the scale. The same happens on Monday the 10th of August, with a clean morning and a 3 ft ESE swell, but again, it’s ordinary. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which is good, but the swell is weak and short-period.
If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoons with stronger onshore wind and choppy waves might be more interesting, but for a paddle surfer, this is a dead zone. There are no standouts here. The break is inconsistent and exposed, and the swell direction is mostly from the SE or S, which isn’t ideal. The best option is to wait for a better forecast, because this one is a bust.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 |
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14 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 34 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:06PM1.75m | 7:14AM1.38m | 7:47PM1.79m | 7:57AM1.44m | 8:26PM1.82m | 8:38AM1.49m | 9:04PM1.82m | 9:19AM1.53m | 9:42PM1.78m | 10:00AM1.57m | 10:21PM1.73m | 10:42AM1.60m | 11:02PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:35AM0.23m | 1:27PM0.21m | 2:14AM0.18m | 2:07PM0.20m | 2:51AM0.15m | 2:47PM0.19m | 3:27AM0.12m | 3:26PM0.20m | 4:03AM0.11m | 4:07PM0.20m | 4:39AM0.10m | 4:50PM0.23m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 |
14 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 25 | 34 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | — | E 6 | SE 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | SE 7 | — | S 3 | SE 7 | — | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | 8 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | S 6 |
— | 1 | — | 15 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 6 | 10 | 13 | — | — | 24 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 938 | 957 | 757 | 475 | 437 | 20 | 124 | 47 | 20 | 150 | 354 | 344 | 814 | 608 | 976 | 938 | 124 | 102 | 479 | 479 |
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Information about the 13th Ave South Surfside Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 13th Ave South Surfside provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 13th Ave South Surfside can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 13th Ave South Surfside 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 (13th Ave South Surfside) 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 13th Ave South Surfside 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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