Surf Forecasts:
38 Line surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 38 Line in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you—this 16-day window is a quiet one. The first few days are basically a write-off for any proper surf. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy conditions. The only real standout on the whole board is a brief window, and even that is modest.
The first real pulse of swell that’s worth paddling out for is on Wednesday, July 15th. The morning shows a slight bump in energy with a swell of 3ft from the SE, period around 5 seconds. The combined energy is only 49 (weak), so it’s not going to blow your mind. But the wind is a light cross-shore, so it’s not completely blown out. The afternoon sees a similar 3ft swell with a bit more energy (60), and the wind drops to a slight air, keeping it clean. It’s small, but it’s the best the week’s got.
Then we get a tiny bit of hope on Thursday, July 16th, with the same 1ft from the SE but with offshore wind from the WSW. That’s clean, but it’s tiny. The energy is still weak (11 in the morning, 7 in the arvo).
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a wave, the spot to look at is 38 Line. It’s a fairly consistent break, exposed to the east, so it picks up what little energy is coming from the SE. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a solid 3° above average, so you won’t need a thick suit. But the crowds are never an issue here, so at least you’ll have it to yourself.
For the rest of the run, from Friday the 17th all the way through to Saturday the 25th, it’s a brutal stretch of nothing. Highs of 0.7ft, flat spells, and onshore junk. The last few days of the outlook are completely dead with zero energy. Not worth wetting the suit.
So, the call is simple: if you’re keen, aim for Wednesday, July 15th or Thursday, July 16th at 38 Line. It’s not going to be a day to remember, but it’s the only game in town. For the rest of the fortnight, save your wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 3 | SSE 6 | SE 3 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 7 | 35 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 39 | 60 | 36 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:19AM0.29m | 1:26AM0.22m | 11:09AM0.31m | 2:45AM0.23m | 12:03PM0.34m | 3:41AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.36m | 4:25AM0.24m | 1:53PM0.37m | 5:04AM0.24m | 2:46PM0.37m | 5:40AM0.23m | 3:38PM0.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.06m | 4:52AM0.20m | 7:09PM0.03m | 5:55AM0.22m | 8:04PM0.00m | 6:53AM0.22m | 8:57PM-0.01m | 7:46AM0.22m | 9:47PM-0.02m | 8:37AM0.21m | 10:34PM-0.01m | 9:28AM0.19m | 11:19PM0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 24 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 3 | SSE 6 | — | SE 6 | ESE 4 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 14 | 18 | 9 | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 20 | 4 | 60 | 36 | 11 | — | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | WNW 4 | — | S 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | — | SE 5 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 35 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 39 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 582 | 707 | 582 | 582 | 707 | 582 | 703 | 668 | 634 | 649 | 649 | 649 | 582 | 707 | 649 | 668 | 16 | 668 | 626 | 634 | 569 |
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The above surf forecast table for 38 Line provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 38 Line can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 38 Line 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 (38 Line) 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).
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