Surf Forecasts:
13th Ave South Surfside surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th 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 again. Let's talk about 13th Ave South Surfside in feet and miles per hour, because the metric stuff just doesn't feel right.
The big picture: It's a long, dry spell. The swell energy is almost non-existent for the first two weeks. We're talking about a combined energy that's barely a whisper, with most readings between 15 and 39 (weak energy). That's not enough to push a ripple.
The early days: From Thursday the 23rd through the end of the month, we're looking at tiny, weak windswell. It's mostly 4 to 8 seconds period, coming from the south or southeast. The wind is from the south-southwest or south, blowing cross or cross-onshore, making it choppy and ugly. There are a few clean windows, like Sunday the 26th morning with a light offshore breeze, or Wednesday the 29th afternoon when it's glassy, but the swell is only 1 to 2 feet. That's just not enough to ride.
The mid-range: The first few days of August bring a slight pulse. We see some 3-foot waves on Sunday the 2nd, and then 4 to 5 feet on Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th. The energy finally gets into the low hundreds (181 to 324), which is moderate. But the wind is a problem again, blowing cross-onshore from the south at 15 to 20 mph, making it a choppy, messy ocean. The period is still short, around 7 seconds. This is a kite surfer's wind, not a surfer's wave.
The tail end: From the 5th of August onward, it's back to tiny, weak junk. 1 to 2 feet, with more onshore wind. The energy is back down in the teens and twenties. It's a total bust.
The standout: There is no standout. Nothing. The water is about 85°F, a touch warmer than usual, but that's the only good news. This spot is inconsistent and rarely breaks, and this forecast is a perfect example of a long, blank period. It's a normal part of the season here. Don't waste your time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 |
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 kJ | 18 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 17 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 41 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:04PM1.58m | 4:05AM1.22m | 4:53PM1.60m | 4:56AM1.23m | 5:40PM1.64m | 5:44AM1.26m | 6:24PM1.69m | 6:30AM1.32m | 7:06PM1.75m | 7:14AM1.38m | 7:47PM1.79m | 7:57AM1.44m | 8:26PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:21AM0.27m | 10:26PM0.41m | 10:16AM0.29m | 11:21PM0.38m | 11:10AM0.28m | 00:11AM0.34m | 11:59AM0.26m | 00:54AM0.28m | 12:44PM0.23m | 1:35AM0.23m | 1:27PM0.21m | 2:14AM0.18m | 2:07PM0.20m | 2:51AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 31 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 31 | 23 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | SE 9 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 17 | — | 15 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | S 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | 18 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 25 | 17 | 32 | 34 | — | 41 | 33 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 684 | 119 | 344 | 363 | 377 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 47 | 209 | 207 | 102 | 377 | 938 | 436 | 20 | 795 | 29 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
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