Surf Forecasts:
38 Line surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days.
Alright guys, let’s talk about 38 Line. I’ve been watching the charts and I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a real bummer. There’s just nothing worth paddling out for. The break is fairly consistent on paper, but the swell gods aren’t cooperating. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions.
From now through most of the period, you’ll see tiny 0.7–3 ft windswell from the SE, with periods around 5–7 seconds – that’s short, weak energy. The combined energy readings are mostly in the single digits or low teens (32, 23, 7, etc.), which is basically tap water. Winds are often cross-off or glassy, which would be nice if there was any swell, but there isn’t. So the surf is just flat and clean – not worth suiting up.
There’s one glimmer way out on July 24 (Friday morning) – a pulse of 6 ft SE swell with a period of 7 seconds and combined energy of 402 (moderate). But that’s still short period, and the wind is onshore from the ESE at 3 mph. Plus the swell direction is SE, not the optimum E direction for this spot, so it’s not going to line up well. The forecast gives it a marginal call – not something I’d recommend driving for. If you’re a desperate intermediate, you might find a few closeouts, but honestly, this is a kite-surfing kind of day for the beach breaks.
Bottom line: there’s no good surf on offer in the next 16 days. It’s one of those blank runs that happens here from time to time. The long-range hint on July 24 is too iffy to get excited about. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change, but for now, stay home and wax your board for another day.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 2 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 |
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 kJ | 39 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 9:23PM0.21m | 9:34AM0.27m | 11:30PM0.20m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:56AM0.15m | 5:00PM0.10m | 3:49AM0.18m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
 | 7:50 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 |
mm | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 39 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | E 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 707 | 694 | 582 | 582 | 582 | 582 | 582 | 1082 | 319 | 319 | 706 | 634 | 668 | 706 | 582 | 582 | 649 | 569 | 582 | 707 |
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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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