
Surf Forecasts:
Topaz Street surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 565 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Topaz Street this week:
The surf forecast for Topaz Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Topaz Street in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Topaz Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
First off, it’s a quiet start. The swell is tiny and the wind is not your friend at the get-go. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy surf with a few windows of cleaner conditions if you’re patient. The water is sitting at 72°, which is about 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real standout, very unusual. You’ll be in shorties or maybe even a spring suit if you run hot.
The best bet in the whole 16-day window lands on Tuesday, July 28th at Topaz Street. That morning, you’ve got a clean 3ft SSW swell, a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE at 6 mph, and the wave energy is pumping at moderate-to-strong (566). The period is 17 seconds, so there’s proper groundswell in the water. It’s a beach/jetty setup, so the long period might make it a little straight-running, but with that wind, it’ll be the cleanest it gets all period. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company.
Another one to pencil in is Saturday, August 1st. The morning brings a 3ft S swell, clean conditions with a light SSE cross-offshore wind at 6 mph, and moderate energy (364). The period drops to 13 seconds, so it’s a bit more manageable for a beach break. It’s not as good as the 28th, but it’s the only other day that looks worth a paddle.
There’s a real gap between July 28th and August 1st where the surf goes flat and messy. After that, from August 2nd onward, it’s a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The energy drops to double digits – weak stuff – and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. Not much to get excited about.
Bottom line: your window is the morning of July 28th and the morning of August 1st. Everything else is a write-off. If you’re a beginner, the 3ft on August 1st is doable, but the 3ft on the 28th will be cleaner. For the experienced crew, the 28th is your day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 26 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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110 | 105 | 184 | 368 | 217 | 368 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 480 | 470 | 455 | 553 | 507 | 414 | 528 | 510 | 417 | 318 | 397 | 280 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:05AM0.89m | 6:00PM1.52m | 9:01AM0.97m | 6:49PM1.57m | 9:31AM1.02m | 7:33PM1.63m | 9:54AM1.06m | 8:11PM1.70m | 10:15AM1.10m | 8:46PM1.76m | 10:37AM1.13m | 9:19PM1.80m | 10:59AM1.17m | 9:51PM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:57AM0.87m | 1:52AM0.11m | 12:14PM0.91m | 2:32AM0.01m | 1:11PM0.90m | 3:05AM-0.06m | 1:55PM0.85m | 3:36AM-0.12m | 2:31PM0.79m | 4:04AM-0.16m | 3:05PM0.73m | 4:31AM-0.17m | 3:39PM0.68m | 4:58AM-0.16m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 6 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
69 | 102 | 123 | 41 | 108 | 368 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 480 | 470 | 455 | 553 | 507 | 414 | 528 | 510 | 417 | 318 | 397 | 280 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
107 | 73 | 184 | 161 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 47 | 43 | 44 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 22 | 32 | 30 | 21 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | W 10 | S 10 | SE 16 | S 18 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
110 | 105 | 66 | 368 | 217 | 63 | 28 | 3 | 46 | 26 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 99 | 20 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 73 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 4 | 148 | 0 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 3 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
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Information about the Topaz Street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Topaz Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Topaz Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Topaz Street 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 (Topaz Street) 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 Topaz Street 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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