
Surf Forecasts:
30th Street/Ship Bottom surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with 210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 30th Street/Ship Bottom this week:
The surf forecast for 30th Street/Ship Bottom over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 30th Street/Ship Bottom in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 30th Street/Ship Bottom over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day stretch for 30th Street/Ship Bottom is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly anything worth paddling out for. The forecast is quiet, and the swell energy is minimal for days on end. There’s a gap of nearly a week with no real surf on offer before we finally see a flicker of life.
Right from the start, Wednesday July 15th through to the end of Sunday July 20th, it’s flat and poor. We’re talking tiny bumps of 0.7 ft to 2 ft with weak combined wave energy (as low as 7 to 22), and most of it is either cross-onshore or onshore. Not worth getting wet for.
Monday July 20th brings a little more energy, with combined wave energy climbing to 124 and 140, but still only 3 ft of swell (SSE, 8 seconds). The wind is messy – cross-shore and cross-off – so conditions are still poor. Still no go.
It’s not until Tuesday July 21st that we see a slight shift. The morning shows 4 ft (S, 8 seconds) with a moderate offshore wind from the WSW, and the water temperature is about average for the time of year. The combined energy hits 136, and the afternoon is similar with 162. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. You might get a few grovelly ones, but it’s nothing to write home about. The break is a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re learning, it’s a decent window, but for anyone else, it’s a struggle.
Wednesday July 22nd through Friday July 24th, the swell drops back again. Heights hover around 1 ft to 2 ft, and the wind is cross-onshore again. The energy is weak (32 to 72). Another bust.
Saturday July 25th shows a little more size – 4 ft to 4 ft (E and ESE, 5-6 seconds) – but the wind is cross-shore or cross-off. The energy is moderate (80 to 118), but the quality is still poor. The afternoon has a clean look with a light cross-off breeze, but it’s still just surfable, not good.
Now, Sunday July 26th is the one day that stands out as the best on offer. The morning brings 6 ft (S, 7 seconds) with a WNW cross-off breeze, and the combined energy jumps to 449 – that’s the strongest we’ve seen. The waves are clean, and the energy is there. It’s a bit of a raw, short-period swell, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s the most promising session of the whole outlook. The afternoon drops to 4 ft (SSE, 7 seconds) with a light offshore, still clean.
Monday July 27th afternoon is a standout. The swell is 5 ft (S, 8 seconds), combined energy is 377, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a rare treat. For a brief moment, 30th Street will be clean and have some push. It’s a beginner-friendly beach break, so expect a few fun ones, but the short period means it might be a bit crumbly. Still, for this stretch, it’s the best.
Tuesday July 28th and Wednesday July 29th are back to ordinary. 3 ft to 4 ft (SSE, 8 seconds) with light to moderate cross-shore winds. The energy is moderate (130 to 279), but the quality is poor. Not worth the effort.
Thursday July 30th is another letdown. 3 ft (SSE, 8 seconds) with an onshore wind and energy of 117. Poor.
So, the highlight is the Sunday July 26th morning and the Monday July 27th afternoon. The rest? It’s a waiting game. The water’s about average for the time of year, but the lack of solid swell and clean windows is frustrating. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, because this area can turn around quick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSW 5 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 4 | SE 15 | S 5 | SE 14 | E 4 | E 4 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 40 | 47 | 48 | 64 | 35 | 122 | 137 | 75 | 135 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:09PM1.76m | 8:45AM1.47m | 9:00PM1.73m | 9:39AM1.49m | 9:52PM1.66m | 10:34AM1.49m | 10:45PM1.57m | 11:28AM1.48m | 11:37PM1.47m | 12:18PM1.47m | 00:28AM1.37m | 1:07PM1.44m | 1:16AM1.27m | 1:53PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:49AM-0.15m | 2:51PM-0.05m | 3:38AM-0.17m | 3:43PM-0.02m | 4:24AM-0.15m | 4:33PM0.03m | 5:08AM-0.09m | 5:22PM0.11m | 5:52AM-0.00m | 6:15PM0.20m | 6:38AM0.09m | 7:12PM0.27m | 7:28AM0.19m | ||||||||
— | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
8:23 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 21 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSW 5 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | — | S 6 | SSE 7 | NE 4 | SSE 8 | — | E 12 | E 5 | S 8 | S 8 |
13 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | 47 | 48 | 1 | 35 | — | 3 | 1 | 135 | 161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | E 12 | E 5 | E 5 |
1 | 8 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 17 | — | — | — | E 15 | SE 15 | E 14 | — | E 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 4 | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 4 | NE 2 | — | E 3 | SSE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | WNW 3 | N 4 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | — | WSW 4 |
25 | 27 | 12 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 64 | — | 122 | 137 | 75 | — | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 390 | 3 | 254 | 194 | 198 | 1177 | 910 | 918 | 2634 | 910 | 910 | 62 | 0 | 64 | 194 | 123 | 65 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the 30th Street/Ship Bottom Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 30th Street/Ship Bottom provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 30th Street/Ship Bottom can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 30th Street/Ship Bottom 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 (30th Street/Ship Bottom) 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 30th Street/Ship Bottom 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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