38 Line Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.00° N 128.73° E

38 Line Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's 38 Line sea temperature is
25.3° C
2.1° 

38 Line surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


38 Line surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore 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 cross-offshore 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (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, and I’ve been staring at the charts for 38 Line. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch isn’t looking like a classic run. We’ve got a long, quiet spell ahead, so don’t rush.

We’re kicking off from Sunday, July 26th, but honestly, the first week is a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, coming from the NNE or NE, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak, in the range of 36 to 56, and the wind is a messy cross-shore. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Monday, July 27th, gives us a tiny moment. The morning goes glassy, with a 3ft NE swell at 7 seconds. The combined energy is still weak at 59. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about as generous as it gets. It’s a small, short-period wave, so don’t expect any push. It’s a maybe for a longboard float, but that’s it.

After that, we drop into a real dry spell. From Tuesday, July 28th, right through to Saturday, August 8th, it’s a ghost town. The swell disappears, the combined energy drops to single digits, and we see a lot of zeros. We’re looking at about 12 days of flat to near-flat conditions. The wind is all over the place, but it doesn’t matter because there’s nothing to ride.

Then, finally, we get a flicker of life. On Sunday, August 9th, the morning shows a 4ft ENE swell, with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 142 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW. The report calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s still a short-period swell, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but at least it’s rideable. The afternoon gets messy again with a cross-onshore breeze.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Monday, August 10th. The morning brings a 6ft ENE swell, a period of 8 seconds, and a combined energy of 453 (strong wave energy). The wind goes glassy, dead calm. This is the only day in the whole 16-day window that gets a "expect good surf conditions" note. At 6ft, it’s a solid intermediate wave. The period is short though, so it’ll be a bit sectiony and won’t have that groundswell punch. It’s a beach break, so with that short period, look for a bank that will hold the shape.

So, if you’re itching to get wet, wait for Sunday, August 9th, for a small, clean one, but the real, only proper call is Monday, August 10th. It’s a blip of promise in a long, flat forecast. The 38 Line is exposed to the east, and that’s the only window we’ve got. Don’t bother before that.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
6
0.6
NNE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.7
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0.6
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6
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6
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5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
N
4
0.1
NW
4
0.1
N
5
0.3
SE
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
35
56
60
59
45
25
18
11
7
3
3
2
1
0
1
0
1
2
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNW
0
ENE
10
E
5
SW
5
SW
10
E
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:38AM0.23m
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
Low Tide
5:45AM0.22m
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
thunderstorm
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5:22
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7:40
7:39
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7:37
7:37
7:36
 mm
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13
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3
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2
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1
Temp °C
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24
23
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25
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33
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Feels °C
31
28
26
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35
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32
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Information about the 38 Line Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for 38 Line may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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