Surf Forecasts:
Tramandai Pier (Platforma) surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,702 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tramandai Pier (Platforma) this week:
The surf forecast for Tramandai Pier (Platforma) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tramandai Pier (Platforma) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tramandai Pier (Platforma) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in for a look at the local surf over the next two and a bit weeks.
Alright, we’ve got a bit of a waiting game on our hands. The next few days are looking pretty average, with wind and onshore junk messing with what little swell there is. Don’t get too excited just yet.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Friday the 28th. Tramandai Pier (Platforma) might actually wake up with some clean, glassy conditions. We’ll see a 6-foot swell from the ENE, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and close together. The water is sitting at 58° – that’s *much* colder than we’d expect for this time of year, so a thick wetsuit is non-negotiable. The combined swell energy is moderate (560). It'll be a fun morning session for intermediates, but nothing mind-blowing. Watch for the rain showers.
Friday afternoon sees the wind swing and the quality drop off, bringing a cross-shore chop. Saturday and Sunday are basically write-offs with onshore wind and poor surf – I’d give that weekend a miss.
The real standout is shaping up for Tuesday the 1st of September. That morning, a clean cross-offshore breeze from the SW will be blowing, but the swell is building. The real magic is Tuesday afternoon. A solid 11-12 foot swell from the S (period 10 seconds), with a clean cross-offshore wind, will have Tramandai Pier absolutely pumping. The combined energy is off the charts at 4512 (very strong). However, this one is strictly for experts only. 11-12 feet is a big, powerful wave, and it’s too big for most. The wind and tide will be perfect, but the size will make it a beast. If you’re not an experienced surfer, watch from the beach. It will be a legendary session for the few who can handle it.
The next morning, Wednesday the 2nd, is a fantastic option for the rest of us. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6 feet from SSE (period 10s, combined energy 746 moderate), and the wind is light and offshore from the WSW. That’s clean, surfable conditions for intermediate surfers right there.
The second week is a bit of a mix. Thursday morning the 3rd looks glassy with a 5-foot swell from the S, but that quality drops off fast through the day. Then we hit a long run of poor conditions, with wind and lumpy onshore slop from the 5th right through to the end of the window. There are a couple of interesting prospects around the 11th of September, with another solid 10-foot ENE swell (period 8s, combined energy 1287 strong) on Friday afternoon, but again, that one’s flagged as too big for the break. The morning of the 11th is smaller but still messy.
So, for the best on offer: Tuesday 1st September afternoon is the absolute standout for experts – huge, clean, and powerful. For everyone else, Wednesday morning 2nd September is your best bet for a clean, fun session.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
512 | 771 | 453 | 379 | 407 | 284 | 239 | 207 | 317 | 300 | 423 | 710 | 558 | 404 | 499 | 2702 | 1201 | 688 | 424 | 499 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:23PM0.46m | 00:18AM0.43m | 4:18PM0.42m | 00:46AM0.47m | 1:58PM0.39m | 1:17AM0.49m | 2:05PM0.37m | 6:47PM0.32m | 2:22PM0.36m | 7:55PM0.29m | 7:57AM0.29m | 2:44PM0.35m | 8:59PM0.26m | 3:08AM0.45m | 3:06PM0.34m | 9:58PM0.25m | ||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.22m | 8:19AM-0.07m | 8:47PM0.21m | 8:58AM-0.05m | 4:02PM0.36m | 9:20PM0.21m | 9:40AM-0.01m | 4:47PM0.29m | 9:57PM0.20m | 10:26AM0.05m | 5:27PM0.22m | 10:37PM0.19m | 6:10AM0.26m | 6:06PM0.15m | 6:28AM0.26m | 12:16PM0.21m | 6:45PM0.09m | |||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
512 | 222 | 453 | 379 | 407 | 284 | 239 | 207 | 8 | 80 | 69 | 1 | 1 | 404 | 131 | 1749 | 1201 | 688 | 424 | 499 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
— | — | 107 | 78 | 40 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 112 | 46 | 61 | 52 | 58 | 58 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 23 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | WNW 2 | SSW 7 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
315 | 771 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 32 | 317 | 300 | 423 | 710 | 558 | 1 | 499 | 2702 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 285 | 34 | 0 | 462 | 34 | 34 | 225 | 0 | 52 | 242 | 231 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 346 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 242 | 212 |
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Information about the Tramandai Pier (Platforma) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tramandai Pier (Platforma) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tramandai Pier (Platforma) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tramandai Pier (Platforma) 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 (Tramandai Pier (Platforma)) 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 Tramandai Pier (Platforma) 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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