Surf Forecasts:
Tommas (Ovaka) surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, S swell with 5,969 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tommas (Ovaka) this week:
The surf forecast for Tommas (Ovaka) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tommas (Ovaka) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tommas (Ovaka) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 220mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Tue morning, moderate winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 7 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7715 | 5969 | 3234 | 2346 | 1387 | 914 | 750 | 456 | 607 | 785 | 910 | 903 | 1202 | 1384 | 1028 | 1301 | 1256 | 126 | 166 | 252 | 476 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:49AM1.22m | 4:25PM1.09m | 4:42AM1.28m | 5:23PM1.12m | 5:37AM1.32m | 6:22PM1.15m | 6:34AM1.35m | 7:20PM1.18m | 7:31AM1.37m | 8:18PM1.19m | 8:29AM1.36m | 9:17PM1.20m | 9:28AM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:27PM0.23m | 10:15AM0.14m | 10:23PM0.20m | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:20PM0.17m | 12:09PM0.00m | 00:17AM0.15m | 1:06PM-0.04m | 1:16AM0.13m | 2:03PM-0.06m | 2:15AM0.13m | 3:00PM-0.06m | 3:15AM0.14m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | 6:07 | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 44 | 142 | 1 | — | 6 | 5 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
7715 | 5969 | 3234 | 2346 | 1387 | 914 | 750 | 407 | 607 | 264 | 202 | 332 | 133 | 94 | 236 | 183 | 126 | 126 | 934 | 631 | 476 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 14 | SSE 16 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 16 |
603 | 774 | 421 | 395 | 305 | 200 | 160 | 203 | 238 | 102 | 193 | 149 | 99 | 106 | 106 | 73 | 77 | 59 | 166 | 134 | 310 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | S 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | NW 5 |
14 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 50 | 79 | 15 | 29 | 108 | 159 | 103 | 155 | 119 | 59 | 80 | 109 | 91 | 90 | 252 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NW 8 | — |
— | — | 113 | 108 | 160 | 317 | 317 | 456 | 392 | 785 | 910 | 903 | 1202 | 1384 | 1028 | 1301 | 1256 | 1023 | 1156 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2155 | 2130 | 2130 | 2155 | 914 | 923 | 2216 | 923 | 914 | 914 | 872 | 914 | 914 | 914 | 780 | 914 | 842 | 616 | 581 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Tommas (Ovaka) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tommas (Ovaka) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tommas (Ovaka) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tommas (Ovaka) 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 (Tommas (Ovaka)) 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 Tommas (Ovaka) 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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