
Surf Forecasts:
30th Street/Ship Bottom surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ESE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 30th Street/Ship Bottom this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 30th Street/Ship Bottom in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 30th Street/Ship Bottom over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down 30th Street/Ship Bottom in feet and knots.
Honestly, mate, this is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window that’s painfully flat, and a total write-off for any real stand-up surfing. There’s a long gap of small, weak surf right from the start, and it doesn’t really improve until we’re a week and a half in. The water temp is sitting at 76°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit for the paddle.
For the first week and a half, from July 12th through to about July 19th, the swell is tiny. We’re looking at knee-high slop at best, with waves around 1 ft to 2 ft. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the 12 to 40 range, so there’s just no push. The wind is all over the place—cross-on, cross-off, light offshores—but it doesn’t matter because there’s nothing to ride. The period is short, between 5 and 9 seconds, so it’s just messy, wind-driven chop. Glassy conditions on the 17th afternoon are a tease, but the wave height is only 1 ft. There’s a glimmer on the 19th afternoon with a 3 ft S swell and a 4-second period, but it’s still weak (30 combined energy) and not worth the paddle.
Now, the one standout in this whole outlook is Monday the 20th of July, into Tuesday the 21st. Monday afternoon, a 5 ft S swell rolls in with a 6-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 134 (moderate). That’s the biggest swell of the whole forecast. The break is exposed, so it’ll pick that up, but it’s coming with a cross wind and a cross-chop, so it won’t be clean. By Tuesday morning, the swell drops to 4 ft S, but the wind turns cross-off at 12 knots, making it cleaner. The energy is 81 on Tuesday morning and 109 on Tuesday afternoon, with clean conditions. That Tuesday afternoon session is probably your best bet—4 ft S swell, clean cross-off wind, and moderate energy. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so that 4 ft size is fine for learners, but it won’t be a ripper for experts. Crowds are sometimes there, so you might have to share.
After that, from July 22nd onward, it fades back to small, weak surf again, with heights mostly under 2 ft and energy dropping back under 100. It’s clean, but tiny. The 16th day, July 27th, is just 1 ft mush.
So, if you’re itching to get wet, the best window is Tuesday the 21st of July afternoon. Head to 30th Street/Ship Bottom for the 4 ft S swell with clean conditions. It’s a beginner spot, so it’s manageable, but don’t expect anything epic. For the rest of the time, leave the board at home and maybe go for a swim.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 14 | ENE 4 | SSE 3 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
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18 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.72m | 6:56AM1.37m | 7:16PM1.76m | 7:51AM1.43m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM-0.04m | 12:56PM-0.02m | 1:57AM-0.10m | 1:55PM-0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | |
8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | 8:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 37 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | ENE 4 | — | SSE 6 | S 7 |
3 | 25 | 24 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
4 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | SE 8 | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 6 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
— | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | NNE 3 | — | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | — | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 |
18 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 13 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 69 | — | 20 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1043 | 594 | 594 | 593 | 593 | 178 | 68 | 353 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 1483 | 38 | 229 | 593 | 946 | 908 | 910 | 2652 | 107 | 241 |
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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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