Surf Forecasts:
Tramandai Pier (Platforma) surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with 2,759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tramandai Pier (Platforma) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tramandai Pier (Platforma) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This outlook is for the Tramandai region.
Right off the bat, we gotta be real with you – the next 16 days are a mixed bag. We're looking at a long stretch of tricky conditions for Tramandai Pier (Platforma). The water temp is sitting right around 61°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first bit of hope shows up on Wednesday morning, the 19th of August. It's small, only 4ft from the ENE with a short 8-second period, but the wind is glassy. That's a rare treat – clean, smooth conditions. The combined energy is weak at 216, so you'll be hunting for the little ones, but it'll be a nice, relaxed paddle. The overall pattern is inconsistent here, so you gotta take what you can get.
Things fall apart pretty quickly after that. Thursday the 20th gets messy with strong cross-onshore winds, and that sets the tone for a while. Friday morning the 21st is tiny, but that afternoon a 7ft SSW swell shows up, period around 9 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy jumps to a moderate 600. It's a *maybe* session – the conditions are clean, but the tide or something else might make it a bit of a puzzle.
The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd is honestly the most interesting part of the forecast. Saturday morning starts with a solid 6ft from the S, 8-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 687. By Sunday afternoon the 23rd, the swell builds to 8ft from the S, and the period stretches out to a very long 12 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, pushing the combined energy to 2990 – that's strong. This is a point break setup, and that long period will wrap in nicely. Experts only for that Sunday session, as it's over 8ft. The wind is clean and cross-offshore, which is a major positive.
For the best of the bunch, I'd call out Sunday afternoon the 23rd as the standout. It's got the biggest, most powerful swell (8ft S, 12-second period) with clean cross-offshore wind. That's the one to circle on the calendar. Saturday morning the 22nd is a close second – a bit smaller at 6ft but still clean and solid. For the rest of the run, from Monday the 24th onward, it's mostly onshore slop or cross-shore chop. The swell gets hammered by wind, and the wave quality drops off a cliff. There are a few clean-ish mornings in the last week of August and into September, but the swell is either small or the directions are a mess. It's a tough stretch.
Keep your eyes peeled for the 23rd, and if you're desperate, that Wednesday morning glassy session is your only other real shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
177 | 131 | 146 | 314 | 110 | 96 | 32 | 600 | 428 | 374 | 403 | 514 | 833 | 1680 | 2759 | 2099 | 1544 | 976 | 550 | 371 | 247 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:45AM0.31m | 3:46PM0.41m | 11:12PM0.18m | 4:37AM0.36m | 4:06PM0.38m | 11:42PM0.19m | 5:31AM0.29m | 12:11PM0.40m | 00:01AM0.20m | 12:41PM0.44m | 00:09AM0.23m | 1:09PM0.47m | 00:05AM0.26m | 1:38PM0.48m | 11:43PM0.30m | 2:09PM0.49m | 11:41PM0.35m | ||||
Low Tide | 12:27PM0.30m | 8:11PM0.12m | 7:52AM0.24m | 1:34PM0.34m | 8:48PM0.13m | 7:57AM0.25m | 9:17PM0.16m | 9:35PM0.20m | 4:32AM0.13m | 9:10PM0.24m | 5:41AM0.08m | 7:27PM0.25m | 6:27AM0.02m | 7:32PM0.24m | |||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
177 | 131 | 125 | 50 | 40 | 96 | 32 | 14 | 6 | 282 | 297 | 514 | 833 | 1310 | 2759 | 2099 | 1544 | 976 | 550 | 371 | 247 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 8 | S 8 | E 11 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — |
31 | 56 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 28 | 31 | 30 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 10 | — | — | SE 12 | SE 5 | E 11 | — | — | S 12 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 17 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | WNW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
— | — | 146 | 314 | 110 | 17 | 102 | 600 | 428 | 374 | 403 | — | — | 1680 | — | — | — | 60 | 157 | 269 | 432 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 52 | 87 | 241 | 241 | 74 | 222 | 242 | 255 | 212 | 242 | 0 | 10 | 242 | 34 | 31 | 241 | 118 | 87 | 118 | 74 |
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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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