Tropical surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tropical this week:
The surf forecast for Tropical over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tropical in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tropical over the next 16 days.
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