Surf Forecasts:
Trapdoors surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trapdoors this week:
The surf forecast for Trapdoors over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Trapdoors in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trapdoors over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one.
We’ve got Trapdoors as our only break on the radar, a point-and-river setup that likes a south-east swell. Don’t expect much action for a while though. The first few days are pretty grim. Wednesday morning is a washout with tiny 3ft SSE swell and a weak cross-onshore breeze. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year.
The first real glimmer comes Thursday 13 August morning. We see a jump to 5ft south swell with a short 8-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore and clean. It’s not huge, but it’s rideable. The combined energy is moderate (485). It’s the start of something.
Friday 14 August morning is the best we’ll see in the first week. That’s your standout. The south swell is 5ft, period is still 9 seconds, and the wind is clean cross-off from the SSW. The combined energy is moderate (661). It’s going to be a solid morning for an advanced surfer at this point break. Expect to see a few others out, but it’s not packed.
The next highlight is a big one. Monday 17 August morning brings a solid 7ft SSE swell, short period at 8 seconds, but clean cross-off wind. The combined energy is moderate to strong (528). This is a big, punchy wall for experts only. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, and with that short period, it’ll be a bit dumpy. Still, the best of the bunch.
After that, the surf slowly backs off through the rest of the week. Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 have fair 6ft to 5ft ESE swell with clean conditions, but nothing that will get your heart racing. There’s a gap of quiet days from Thursday 20 through to Sunday 24 August, with only small, average waves and onshore winds spoiling the party.
The very end of the window throws a wildcard. On Thursday 27 August afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft from the SSE with a 9-second period and a cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy is strong (932). That’s a big, messy, powerful wave. It’s marginal due to the wind, but for a big-wave expert on a point break, it might be one to watch. That’s a long way off though, so don’t book the week off just yet.
Stay sharp, and keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | E 10 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 156 | 117 | 67 | 299 | 221 | 320 | 398 | 176 | 88 | 63 | 192 | 201 | 161 | 30 | 63 | 499 | 372 | 369 | 363 | 286 | 203 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:51PM1.83m | 8:19AM1.22m | 8:34PM1.80m | 9:03AM1.28m | 9:16PM1.72m | 9:46AM1.32m | 9:55PM1.58m | 10:29AM1.34m | 10:34PM1.42m | 11:12AM1.33m | 11:12PM1.24m | 11:58AM1.30m | 11:53PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.03m | 2:30AM-0.04m | 2:04PM0.02m | 3:09AM-0.05m | 2:51PM0.04m | 3:45AM-0.03m | 3:38PM0.10m | 4:19AM0.02m | 4:24PM0.20m | 4:53AM0.10m | 5:13PM0.30m | 5:26AM0.18m | 6:06PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 6 | 10 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 8 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 6 | S 17 | S 16 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 156 | 117 | 67 | 143 | 41 | 203 | 237 | 26 | 88 | 46 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 30 | 37 | 6 | 5 | 37 | 363 | 286 | 203 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 21 | E 9 | E 9 | S 19 | E 9 | E 9 | S 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | E 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | E 12 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 61 | 61 | 64 | 43 | 8 | 41 | 26 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 7 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 24 | 3 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | — | N 11 | NNE 6 | S 21 | — | N 8 | NE 9 | SSE 10 | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | SSE 15 | S 13 | ENE 9 | — | S 12 | S 12 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | 1 | 3 | 20 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 21 | 3 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | SW 3 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 299 | 221 | 320 | 398 | 176 | 27 | 63 | 192 | 201 | 161 | 121 | 63 | 499 | 372 | 369 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0 | 77 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 197 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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