Surf Forecasts:
Tropicana surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 10s period, N swell with 2 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tropicana this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tropicana in the next 16 days are 0.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tropicana over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the surf outlook for Tropicana.
Honestly, partner, I'm looking at a pretty grim picture for the next 16 days. We're stuck in a real flat spell. There's simply no surf to get excited about. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first few days, from Monday the 20th of July right through to the end of the month, are a total write-off. We're talking about a solid 10-day stretch from the 20th all the way to the 30th of July with absolutely zero rideable swell. The combined swell energy is a pathetic 2 at best, and that's being generous. The wind is howling out of the east at 15 to 18 mph, which is okay for a clean-ish look, but with no waves, it doesn't matter.
Even into the first week of August, it barely flickers. You get a few tiny pulses on the 1st of August and the 3rd of August, with a wave height of 0.3 ft and a period of 9 to 11 seconds. That's a whisper, not a wave. The combined energy is still just 2. It's a long period for sure, but at that size, it's nothing.
There isn't a single standout session in this whole forecast. If you're a beginner, there's nothing to worry about and nothing to learn on. If you're an expert, you're better off finding another hobby for a couple of weeks. This is one of those blank runs that just happens sometimes. The forecast can change, but for now, the board stays in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:04AM0.61m | 8:22PM0.68m | 9:13AM0.54m | 9:08PM0.66m | 10:45AM0.49m | 10:01PM0.64m | 12:25PM0.48m | 11:01PM0.63m | 1:37PM0.49m | 00:02AM0.64m | 2:23PM0.51m | 00:56AM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:04AM0.27m | 2:00PM0.30m | 3:10AM0.27m | 2:41PM0.36m | 4:23AM0.25m | 3:31PM0.39m | 5:35AM0.23m | 4:36PM0.41m | 6:38AM0.19m | 5:47PM0.41m | 7:29AM0.15m | 6:48PM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | 6:29 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 19 | 42 | 19 | 44 | 66 | 73 | 8 | 12 | — | 192 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NE 7 | SE 8 | E 12 | SE 8 | — | NNE 7 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | — | 62 | — | 19 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 288 | 268 | 193 | 132 | 97 | 97 | 131 | 124 | 109 | 124 | 109 | 147 | 113 | 233 | 166 | 245 | 238 | 364 | 133 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 410 | 23 | 23 | 247 | 622 | 325 | 850 | 325 | 263 | 767 | 264 | 263 | 850 | 263 | 263 | 264 | 325 | 325 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tropicana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tropicana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tropicana 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 (Tropicana) 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).
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