Surf Forecasts:
38 Line surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NE 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’re working with.
First off, the water at 38 Line is sitting at a balmy 78°, which is about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real standout – feels like bathwater out there.
Now, the honest truth is the next week and a half is a bust. We’re looking at a long, flat stretch from Sunday the 26th of July all the way through to the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. That’s nearly 13 days where the ocean is barely breathing. You’ll see a few tiny bumps around 2–3ft, but they’re short-period (6–7 seconds) junk coming from the NE – not the right angle for 38 Line. The combined wave energy is weak, almost always under 60. The wind does go glassy a few times, like Monday afternoon the 27th and Tuesday the 28th, but with no swell, it’s just a pretty lake. Nothing worth paddling for.
The game changes on Saturday the 8th of August. 38 Line finally comes alive. Saturday morning serves up a clean, glassy 5ft NE swell with a period of just 6 seconds. The energy hits 374 (moderate), and with the wind dead calm, that’s the clear winner for the intermediate surfer. It’s not huge, but after the drought, this is your window. The swell direction (NE) suits the break, and with “never” crowds, you’ll have it all to yourself – mind you, 38 Line is “fairly consistent” but it’s an exposed spot that can be picky, so treat this like a gift.
Sunday the 9th is a different animal. We’re talking 16–18ft from the ENE with a 10–11 second period – a real groundswell. The energy is insane, jumping from 5509 to a massive 15669. That’s expert-only territory. For most of us, it’s way too big, and the cross-on wind will mess it up. Best to watch that one from the beach.
By Monday the 10th, the swell settles to a more manageable 5ft from the SSE with a 10-second period. The energy is still strong at 1365, but the wind is cross-on and conditions look marginal. It’s a step down, but still worth a peek if you’re itching.
So here’s the bottom line: the only real standout is Saturday morning the 8th of August – that’s your clean, glassy sweet spot. Maybe Monday the 10th if you’re up for a challenge. Don’t bother before that unless you like flat spells and sunbathing.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 3 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 25 | 56 | 62 | 45 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:55AM0.30m | 3:49AM0.23m | 12:43PM0.31m | 4:06AM0.23m | 1:26PM0.32m | 4:26AM0.23m | 2:07PM0.33m | 4:46AM0.23m | 2:46PM0.33m | 5:08AM0.22m | 3:24PM0.32m | 5:29AM0.22m | 4:03PM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03PM0.07m | 6:43AM0.22m | 8:41PM0.05m | 7:25AM0.22m | 9:16PM0.05m | 8:03AM0.20m | 9:50PM0.04m | 8:39AM0.19m | 10:22PM0.04m | 9:18AM0.18m | 10:52PM0.04m | 9:59AM0.17m | 11:20PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | 1 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 20 | 9 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 4 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | SE 3 |
| kJ | 25 | 56 | 62 | 45 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | — | — | ESE 2 | SSE 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 649 | 703 | 0 | 569 | 649 | 569 | 649 | 707 | 649 | 649 | 668 | 649 | 649 | 712 | 668 | 668 | 985 | 668 | 706 | 706 | 569 |
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