
Surf Forecasts:
13th Ave South Surfside surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 303 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 13th Ave South Surfside this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 13th Ave South Surfside in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 13th Ave South Surfside over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s chew the fat on this one. To be straight with you, 13th Ave South Surfside is in for a pretty grim stretch. The finder ain’t giving me a single recommendation across the whole 16-day window, and when you look at the guidance, it’s an inconsistent beginner spot that’s exposed to the swell, but the optimum direction is from the SE. The problem is, the swell that does show up is tiny, the wind is mostly junk, and the setup just isn’t working for paddle surfing.
Right now, from Friday the 31st of July, it’s all small stuff. We’re talking a 1ft swell from the SSE with a weak 6-second period, and the combined energy is only a measly 10, so there’s nothing in the water. The wind is a cross-on, and it’s just poor. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a bit notable, but it doesn’t help the surf.
Moving into the first week of August, it’s a real bummer. The swell nudges up a little, like on Sunday the 2nd we get a 4ft swell from the SE, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the energy jumps to 109 (moderate), but the wind is a fresh cross-on at 19 mph, making it choppy and lumpy. Monday the 3rd has a 4ft swell from the S with a 7-second period, energy at 155 (still moderate), but it’s a cross-shore wind with a cross-chop. It’s all just poor surf conditions. The wind is never favourable for clean waves; it’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and even when it goes glassy on Thursday morning the 6th, the swell is only 2ft with a 7-second period and energy of 21. You’d be bobbing around on nothing.
The second week doesn’t get any better. There’s a gap of several days where the surf is just flat or tiny. Finally, on Tuesday the 11th of August, we see a slight pulse: a 3ft swell from the S with a 5-second period, energy at 58 (weak), but the wind is a clean cross-off. That’s the first time we get a “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” comment, scoring a 1 out of 10. It’s not good, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. Wednesday the 12th morning is also glassy with a 3ft swell from the SSW, 5-second period, energy at 60 (weak), and again a 1 out of 10 score. That’s about as good as it gets.
Honestly, for a surf report, there’s nothing here to get excited about. The swell is too small, the period is short, and the wind is mostly trash. For a beginner spot that’s inconsistent, this kind of blank run is a bit more normal for the area. It’s a beach break, and with that tiny, weak swell and bumpy conditions, it looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. Keep your board in the car and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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8 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 77 | 105 | 151 | 155 | 105 | 117 | 26 | 54 | 46 | 56 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 36 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:42PM1.78m | 10:00AM1.57m | 10:21PM1.73m | 10:42AM1.60m | 11:02PM1.64m | 11:29AM1.63m | 11:48PM1.55m | 12:21PM1.66m | 00:40AM1.47m | 1:18PM1.69m | 1:39AM1.40m | 2:19PM1.74m | 2:43AM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.20m | 4:03AM0.11m | 4:07PM0.20m | 4:39AM0.10m | 4:50PM0.23m | 5:16AM0.09m | 5:37PM0.25m | 5:57AM0.09m | 6:29PM0.28m | 6:43AM0.09m | 7:29PM0.31m | 7:37AM0.09m | 8:38PM0.32m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 32 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 22 | 54 | 46 | 56 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 36 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | SSW 4 | — | E 11 | — |
2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | 12 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 77 | 105 | 151 | 155 | 105 | 117 | 26 | 37 | 39 | 33 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1030 | 381 | 835 | 795 | 1287 | 493 | 493 | 479 | 479 | 20 | 436 | 100 | 442 | 436 | 20 | 100 | 437 | 47 | 957 | 713 |
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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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