
Surf Forecasts:
Topaz Street surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Topaz Street in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Topaz Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, gather 'round, me hearties. Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Topaz Street. First thing you'll notice is the water: it's a balmy 72°F right now, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That's bloody unusual, so you can leave the steamer at home.
Now, let's be straight with you. The next week and a bit is a write-off. We're looking at a solid gap from now through until at least the 8th of August with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, barely 1 to 2 feet, and the wind is either cross or cross-onshore, just messing up anything that might break. The energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (100-111) on most days, so it's just small, sloppy junk.
Finally, on the morning of Saturday the 8th of August, we get a sniff of something. The swell bumps up to 2 feet from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds—that's a long-period groundswell. The energy jumps to 210 (moderate), and the wind goes light and cross-offshore. The report says "clean." That's your window. It's not pumping, but for a quiet, clean paddle on a tiny wave, that's the best we've got. The afternoons turn to junk again, so get in early.
The 10th of August, Monday morning, is another similar-looking window. Same 2-foot SSW swell, light cross-offshore breeze, and the same "clean" note. It's a repeat of the Saturday morning, so if you miss it, you get another shot.
After that, we're back into the doldrums until the 15th of August. On the morning of Saturday the 15th, the swell pushes up to 2 feet from the SW, and the energy properly kicks into gear at 302 (strong). The wind is light cross-onshore, which is okay, but it's labelled "marginal." That's a bigger, more powerful wave on offer, but it'll be a bit lumpy. If you're an expert and want a bit more push, that's the one to circle on the calendar, but it's a way off, so keep an eye on it.
The 17th of August, Monday afternoon, throws a real curveball. A 3-foot swell from the west with a period of only 7 seconds—that's short-period, wind-driven slop. The wind is cross, 9 mph. The raw energy is there at 221, but with that wind and period, it's going to be a messy, choppy mess. Honestly, with that setup, it looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
So, for the standouts: the clean, tiny windows on the mornings of the 8th and 10th of August are your best bets for a fun, easy paddle. The larger, more powerful swell on the 15th of August is worth a look if you're keen, but it's a long way out and the conditions are only "marginal."
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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42 | 41 | 60 | 56 | 102 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 61 | 81 | 146 | 143 | 174 | 172 | 147 | 223 | 125 | 121 | 120 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:07AM1.12m | 1:58PM1.49m | 2:26AM0.91m | 2:50PM1.54m | 4:49AM0.80m | 3:55PM1.61m | 7:15AM0.87m | 5:09PM1.69m | 8:13AM0.99m | 6:18PM1.82m | 8:50AM1.10m | 7:18PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM0.55m | 7:07AM0.41m | 8:54PM0.49m | 7:37AM0.58m | 10:35PM0.37m | 8:20AM0.74m | 00:05AM0.18m | 9:50AM0.86m | 1:10AM-0.03m | 11:39AM0.88m | 2:01AM-0.21m | 12:56PM0.80m | 2:45AM-0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 4 | W 5 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
42 | 13 | 8 | 37 | 10 | 7 | 70 | 12 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 146 | 143 | 174 | 172 | 147 | 223 | 125 | 121 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
41 | 38 | 37 | 56 | 102 | 71 | 12 | 69 | 8 | 4 | 81 | 84 | 59 | 52 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 19 | 24 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 12 | SSW 13 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 9 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 |
9 | 41 | 60 | — | 2 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 37 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 168 | 116 | 0 | 3 | 116 | 0 | 168 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 3 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0 | 3 | 215 |
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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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