Surf Forecasts:
38 Line surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 38 Line this week:
The surf forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 38 Line in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking straight at the charts for 38 Line. Let me break it down for you.
Honestly, mate, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet for this spot. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing special on the horizon. The first solid recommendation doesn’t pop up until Thursday the 27th of August, and even then, it’s more of a “we’re desperate” kind of session than a proper standout.
From now until the 27th, it’s all small, weak, and messy. We’re talking ankle to knee-high dribble with tiny periods, mostly around 4 to 6 seconds. The combined energy is really low, often just single digits, and the wind is all over the place – cross-off, glassy, onshore... none of it matters when there’s basically no swell. The water temp is a toasty 77°, which is about normal for the time of year.
Finally, on the morning of Thursday the 27th, we get a tiny pulse. We’re looking at 2ft of swell from the NE, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 42, and while the wind is glassy, the waves are just “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s a small, weak day for a paddle.
The next glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 29th of August in the morning. Same story, really: 2ft from the NE, period of 8 seconds, combined energy of 48. Glassy wind again, but it’s still just “surfable but very ordinary.” You’ll get a few little knee-high rollers, but you won’t be writing home about it.
The biggest energy spike in the whole 16-day window hits on the afternoon of Monday the 31st of August. The combined energy jumps to 193, which is a moderate pulse, but the swell is only 3ft from the SSE with a period of 7 seconds. The problem is the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, making it choppy. It’s not the clean, lined-up wave you’re hoping for.
There’s nothing here that I’d call a true standout. The best bet is probably the morning of Saturday the 29th of August for a glassy but small session. The period is a bit longer at 8 seconds, which is better than the rest, but don’t expect much. This is a long, drawn-out flat spell, and it’s one of those times where the forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
Stay patient, groms.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | SE 3 | SE 3 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 13 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 119 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:10PM0.21m | 6:53AM0.27m | 8:43PM0.19m | 7:28AM0.27m | 8:17AM0.28m | 9:15AM0.28m | 10:25AM0.29m | 3:19AM0.23m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:22AM0.16m | 2:22PM0.12m | 00:18AM0.18m | 3:45PM0.11m | 5:04PM0.11m | 6:08PM0.10m | 6:57PM0.08m | 5:32AM0.23m | 7:38PM0.07m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 33 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 8 | SE 3 | NE 7 | SE 4 | NE 5 | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | SE 3 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 39 | 119 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 632 | 668 | 634 | 707 | 569 | 668 | 712 | 668 | 668 | 707 | 582 | 582 | 707 | 668 | 319 | 707 | 319 | 319 | 707 | 0 |
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