Surf Forecasts:
38 Line surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with 274 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.7m 7s 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days.
Alright, I’ll level with you. 38 Line is mostly a bust for the next week and a half. There’s a long dry spell of tiny surf and cruddy conditions before anything worth a look pops up.
Right now through Saturday, July 13th, it’s all ankle-biters—0.3ft to 1ft—with periods barely hitting 5 seconds. Water temp’s at 74°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not that it helps when there’s no swell. Winds are light and shifting, but the ocean’s dead.
Sunday the 14th through Tuesday the 16th stays flat or almost flat, with combined wave energy as low as 2 to 21—nothing doing. A few glassy moments Tuesday morning, but with only 1ft and 6-second period, it’s a pond.
Now Wednesday the 15th is where we get a spark. By afternoon we’ve got 5ft from the SSE with a 7-second period and combined energy of 428. That’s moderate energy, and cross-off winds from the SSW at 10 km/h (6 mph) keep it clean. This is the standout—not massive, but the best shot for intermediates. 5ft is still okay for most, but beginners will want to sit it out.
After that, it fades again. Thursday the 16th morning goes glassy but only 1ft with 6-second period and 21 energy. Not worth it. From Friday the 17th through Wednesday the 22nd, we’re back to tiny or flat—0.3ft to 2ft, periods 3 to 5 seconds, energy mostly under 12. Crowds? Never a problem because there’s no reason to paddle out.
Finally, on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, a new swell tries to show. By Sunday morning the 26th, we see 4ft from the NE with a 7-second period and 183 combined energy. Winds are light and cross-shore. Still listed as poor surf conditions though—so keep your expectations low. The direction and period aren’t right for 38 Line, and it’s a long ways out, so it’s a maybe at best.
Honestly, this stretch is tough. If you’re aching for a session, Wednesday the 15th afternoon is your only real window for a decent wave. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 2 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 6 | E 5 |
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 kJ | 6 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 97 | 109 | 272 | 91 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:12AM0.23m | 4:30PM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:23AM0.18m | 11:59PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 6 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 11 | 6 | — | 13 | 4 | — | 8 | 8 | 1 | 51 | 34 | 156 | 91 | 14 | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | SSE 5 | — | E 6 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | W 2 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 97 | 109 | 272 | 1 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 582 | 712 | 319 | 634 | 703 | 668 | 668 | 649 | 649 | 649 | 649 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 626 | 707 | 626 | 626 | 707 | 582 |
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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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