Surf Forecasts:
38 Line surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 26 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 38 Line this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 38 Line in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, let me tell you straight up—38 Line is looking like a total dud for the next 16 days. We’re talking from Sunday, July 19 right through to Monday, August 3, and there’s not a single decent wave on the cards. The swell is tiny, barely reaching 2ft at best, and even that’s from the wrong direction—NE instead of the preferred E. Most of the time it’s under 1.0ft, and the energy is pathetic, with combined swell readings like 23, 17, 4, even dropping to 1. That’s weak, mate. The wind’s mostly light and sometimes glassy, but it doesn’t matter when there’s nothing to ride.
Now, 38 Line is a fairly consistent spot, exposed to E swell, and it’s usually an intermediate-level break. But this run is a rare blank stretch. The water’s much warmer than normal for this time of year—77°F, which is 4°F above average—so you’d be having a warm swim, not a surf. Crowds are never an issue here, but that’s not exactly a selling point when it’s flat.
If you’re desperate, the only thing worth noting is a tiny bump on the afternoon of July 28: 1ft from NE, period 8 seconds, energy 24. Still poor surf conditions, but that’s the biggest swell all forecast. Wind is cross-onshore though, so it’ll be messy. Honestly, don’t bother. Save your energy for another week—forecasts can change, but right now it’s a write-off.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 3 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 |
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 kJ | 22 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:15PM0.26m | 7:44AM0.24m | 7:18PM0.22m | 8:16AM0.25m | 8:44PM0.19m | 8:51AM0.26m | 11:15PM0.18m | 9:31AM0.27m | 10:17AM0.28m | 3:33AM0.22m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:28PM0.15m | 1:09AM0.09m | 1:45PM0.15m | 1:37AM0.12m | 3:11PM0.13m | 2:00AM0.15m | 4:36PM0.12m | 2:16AM0.18m | 5:45PM0.11m | 6:39PM0.09m | 4:11AM0.22m | 7:23PM0.08m | |||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 3 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 3 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 3 | SSE 6 | — | ESE 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 668 | 712 | 649 | 668 | 712 | 582 | 649 | 751 | 668 | 668 | 677 | 680 | 706 | 985 | 677 | 668 | 649 | 649 | 649 | 649 | 649 |
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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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