Surf Forecasts:
30th Street/Ship Bottom surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with 382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 30th Street/Ship Bottom in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 30th Street/Ship Bottom over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks at 30th Street/Ship Bottom. Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – this stretch of coast is looking pretty flat and frustrated for the bulk of the forecast. There’s only one real moment that’s worth paddling out for, and it’s early on.
The overall pattern is a bit of a bummer: a small window of decent, clean surf on Wednesday, 22nd July, then a long stretch of tiny, blown-out, and ordinary conditions that’ll have you staring at your board in the garage. The water is sitting at 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
The one standout is Wednesday morning, 22nd July. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the SSW, with an 8-second period. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (709). The wind is offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, keeping things clean and lined up. This is a beginner-friendly break, but that 6ft might be a bit punchy for absolute beginners – still, for the average surfer, it’s the best on offer. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so expect a few others out, but not a zoo.
Right after that, Wednesday afternoon still has some surfable waves (3ft, S), but the wind shifts and conditions get ordinary. From Thursday, 23rd July, all the way through to Thursday, 6th August, it’s grim. The swell drops to under 3ft, most days are under 2ft, with periods often short, and the wind is all over the place – onshore, cross-onshore, and choppy. You’ll see a few glassy mornings (like Sunday, 26th July, and Friday, 31st July), but the swell is so tiny (1ft to 2ft) that it’s barely rideable. There’s a gap of over a week where it’s just not worth getting wet.
So, if you want to surf, make it Wednesday morning, 22nd July. After that, it’s a waiting game. The forecasts can change, but right now, it looks like a long, quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 377 | 356 | 94 | 78 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 27 | 28 | 45 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 35 | 27 | 69 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:40PM1.39m | 2:55AM1.12m | 3:29PM1.37m | 3:51AM1.09m | 4:23PM1.37m | 4:51AM1.09m | 5:16PM1.40m | 5:46AM1.12m | 6:06PM1.44m | 6:35AM1.17m | 6:50PM1.48m | 7:18AM1.21m | 7:29PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21AM0.25m | 9:16PM0.33m | 9:15AM0.29m | 10:11PM0.31m | 10:06AM0.30m | 11:01PM0.27m | 10:54AM0.29m | 11:48PM0.23m | 11:41AM0.27m | 00:34AM0.18m | 12:28PM0.25m | 1:18AM0.14m | 1:14PM0.23m | 2:01AM0.09m | |||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | E 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 157 | 173 | 94 | 78 | 51 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 26 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 35 | 27 | 69 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | N 2 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 377 | 356 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 3 | 10 | 27 | 28 | 45 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 103 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 60 | 9 | 97 | 3 | 116 | 252 | 132 | 594 | 593 | 59 | 593 | 505 | 25 | 414 | 34 | 437 | 54 | 3 | 0 |
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