Tropical surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSE swell with 702 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tropical in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tropical over the next 16 days.
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