Surf Forecasts:
Trafalgar surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 4,859 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trafalgar this week:
The surf forecast for Trafalgar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Trafalgar in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trafalgar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 89 | 81 | 286 | 128 | 82 | 80 | 32 | 1013 | 739 | 602 | 584 | 66 | 384 | 332 | 1810 | 732 | 645 | 615 | 937 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:41AM1.74m | 4:58PM1.85m | 5:08AM1.68m | 5:24PM1.75m | 5:34AM1.59m | 5:48PM1.63m | 5:58AM1.48m | 6:12PM1.48m | 6:22AM1.34m | 6:36PM1.32m | 6:47AM1.19m | 7:02PM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.00m | 10:43AM-0.04m | 11:05PM0.04m | 11:10AM0.03m | 11:31PM0.12m | 11:36AM0.14m | 11:56PM0.23m | 12:01PM0.27m | 00:21AM0.36m | 12:26PM0.42m | 00:48AM0.51m | 12:53PM0.58m | 1:23AM0.66m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | 5:47 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 32 |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 6 | SE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 89 | 53 | 107 | 128 | 82 | 80 | 1883 | 1013 | 739 | 602 | 584 | 468 | 384 | 332 | 308 | 161 | 645 | 108 | 937 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 13 | E 10 | SSW 11 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 78 | 66 | 81 | 15 | 7 | — | 32 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 19 | — | 16 | 120 | 13 | 138 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | E 9 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 39 | 81 | 286 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 66 | 22 | — | — | — | 14 | 23 | 51 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 8 | — | SSE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 80 | 77 | 657 | 1690 | 2949 | 1651 | — | — | — | — | 83 | 9 | 167 | 1810 | 732 | — | 615 | 240 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 103 | 103 | 596 | 452 | 452 | 114 | 103 | 145 | 0 | 104 | 226 | 0 | 259 | 226 | 52 | 186 | 884 | 816 |
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Information about the Trafalgar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Trafalgar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Trafalgar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trafalgar 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 (Trafalgar) 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 Trafalgar 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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