Surf Forecasts:
38 Line surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, ENE swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 3PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what 38 Line has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with almost nothing on the cards for the first week and a half. From Thursday 16 July right through to Tuesday 28 July, it’s basically a no-go. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and it’s just flat or blown out. You’ll see a bit of energy on Saturday 18 July afternoon with a 5ft pulse from the ENE, but it’s mixed with rain and a cross-off wind that keeps it from being any good. Don’t get your hopes up.
That water temp? Expect it to be about average for the time of year, nothing wild.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday 29 July. The morning kicks off with a clean 3ft NE swell (8 seconds) and a cross-off breeze from the WSW. The combined energy is moderate at 94, so there’s some life in the water. It’s small, but it’s rideable. That afternoon, the wind turns proper offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, keeping the 3ft NE swell clean. This is your best window in the whole outlook. The waves will be small, so it’s a log or a fish kind of day.
Thursday 30 July keeps the trend going with glassy conditions in the morning and a clean 3ft NE swell. The energy is moderate at 67. It’s not a classic, but after all that flatness, it’ll feel like a gift. Crowds are never an issue here, so you’ll have plenty of room.
The long-range stuff around 28-31 July is promising but uncertain. That NE swell (8 seconds) is showing some consistency, but it’s a small, short-period wave. It’s better for points or reefs than a straight beach break, and 38 Line is exposed, so it might be a bit straight. Still, if you’re desperate for a paddle and the wind plays ball, it’s your only shot.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 164 | 156 | 52 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:40AM0.23m | 3:38PM0.36m | 6:12AM0.23m | 4:30PM0.33m | 6:43AM0.23m | 5:21PM0.30m | 7:14AM0.23m | 6:15PM0.26m | 7:44AM0.24m | 7:18PM0.22m | 8:16AM0.25m | 8:44PM0.19m | 8:51AM0.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:34PM-0.01m | 9:28AM0.19m | 11:19PM0.00m | 10:23AM0.18m | 11:59PM0.03m | 11:22AM0.16m | 00:36AM0.06m | 12:28PM0.15m | 1:09AM0.09m | 1:45PM0.15m | 1:37AM0.12m | 3:11PM0.13m | 2:00AM0.15m | 4:36PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — |
 | 7:46 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 32 | 10 | 16 | 30 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 3 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | N 5 | ENE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 9 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 156 | 52 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | N 4 | N 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | SE 5 | SSE 3 | — | NNW 4 | — | NE 4 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | ESE 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | — | 6 | 164 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 319 | 319 | 626 | 569 | 634 | 680 | 668 | 668 | 751 | 26 | 16 | 751 | 668 | 668 | 712 | 668 | 668 | 712 | 649 | 649 | 712 |
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