Thompsons Bay surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 1,018 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thompsons Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thompsons Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 16 days.
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