
Surf Forecasts:
Topaz Street surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Topaz Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at Topaz Street. It’s a beach and jetty break, exposed to the west, and it’s a good spot for beginners when the waves are small. The water is running at 71°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than the norm for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll feel like you’re surfing in a bath.
The first real chance to get wet comes on the morning of Friday the 18th of July. It’s still small, with a 2ft swell from the southwest, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate at 281. It’s not a standout, but it’s a start.
Saturday morning the 19th of July sees a similar 2ft southwest swell, but the wind goes cross-shore from the south at 6 mph. The energy is a touch higher at 269. It’s marginal, but you could get a few fun ones if you’re patient. The afternoon turns onshore from the WSW, so that’s a write-off.
Monday the 21st of July pushes up to 3ft from the SSW, with a long period of 14 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-onshore. The energy is moderate at 374. It’s still a marginal call.
Now, the standout. The morning of Friday the 24th of July is your best bet. The swell is 2ft from the SSW, but the period is a very long 24 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE at 9 mph, and the combined energy is strong at 521. This is where it all comes together. The waves will be lined up, and with that period, it’s going to be a bit more powerful than the size suggests. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the long period might make it a little tricky for complete novices. The crowds are often here, so expect company.
The following week looks mostly marginal or onshore, with a few flickers of clean conditions on the 30th of July morning, where a 3ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and a light cross-offshore wind gives you another clean window. The energy is moderate at 430.
The rest of the window into August is mostly light cross-onshore winds and small swell, with nothing to get excited about. The afternoons are consistently blown out by onshore winds.
So, in short: the pick of the 16 days is the morning of Friday the 24th of July. It’s not big, but it’s clean, and the long-period groundswell will give you some real quality. The 30th of July morning is a decent backup.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
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94 | 74 | 76 | 246 | 157 | 66 | 235 | 238 | 211 | 239 | 520 | 191 | 253 | 201 | 291 | 186 | 183 | 179 | 121 | 132 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:02PM1.37m | 00:18AM1.62m | 1:45PM1.40m | 1:11AM1.36m | 2:30PM1.43m | 2:15AM1.10m | 3:17PM1.44m | 3:48AM0.90m | 4:09PM1.46m | 6:06AM0.83m | 5:05PM1.48m | 8:05AM0.89m | 6:00PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:22PM0.55m | 7:06AM-0.05m | 7:27PM0.56m | 7:42AM0.17m | 8:44PM0.55m | 8:18AM0.39m | 10:15PM0.50m | 8:56AM0.60m | 11:48PM0.38m | 9:44AM0.77m | 1:00AM0.24m | 10:57AM0.87m | 1:52AM0.11m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 14 | W 7 |
20 | 11 | 76 | 246 | 157 | 39 | 235 | 238 | 137 | 239 | 520 | 191 | 253 | 138 | 291 | 186 | 183 | 178 | 86 | 132 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 5 | WSW 6 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SSE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 |
74 | 74 | 9 | 11 | 24 | 66 | 57 | 157 | 211 | 132 | 37 | 123 | 229 | 201 | 70 | 42 | 27 | 56 | 121 | 69 | 123 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 17 | S 12 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | S 14 | W 15 | S 14 | W 4 | W 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 16 | SSE 13 | SW 26 | SSW 13 |
94 | 51 | 22 | 24 | 6 | 27 | 34 | 17 | 36 | 3 | 16 | 89 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 37 | 41 | 42 | 56 | 105 | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 12 | 52 | 179 | — | 66 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0 | 3 | 116 | 0 | 2 | 62 | 3 | 168 | 116 | 27 | 168 | 168 | 6 | 62 | 40 | 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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