Surf Forecasts:
Tropicana surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 12s period, N swell with 11 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tropicana this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tropicana in the next 16 days are 0.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tropicana over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Tropicana is a write-off. There’s just nothing to get excited about. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, and the combined wave energy never gets out of the single digits. It’s a flat spell.
The first few days, from Saturday the 11th right through the middle of the week, we’re looking at surf heights of 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft. That’s not even a knee-high dribble. The wind is offshore, which is a good sign for when there *is* swell, but it doesn’t matter when there’s no water moving. The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a wetsuit, but you will need a longboard to catch a micro-ripple.
We’ve got a long stretch with zero swell from the 18th of July right through to the 24th. The sea goes completely flat. The wind stays offshore, but it’s a fresh breeze, so even the surface texture might be a bit bumpy for a paddle. The only tiny bump we see is on the 25th and 26th of July, with a 0.3 ft pulse from the north. The period is 11 seconds, so it’s a clean little groundswell, but the combined energy is only 2 to 4. It’s still a flat day, really.
Honestly, Tropicana is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but this run is a blank. Unless you’re keen on swimming, save your energy. The forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to ride.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:50PM0.57m | 00:50AM0.79m | 2:46PM0.60m | 1:49AM0.83m | 3:35PM0.63m | 2:45AM0.86m | 4:19PM0.66m | 3:39AM0.88m | 5:01PM0.68m | 4:31AM0.87m | 5:42PM0.70m | 5:21AM0.83m | 6:22PM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM0.37m | 8:06AM0.01m | 7:42PM0.35m | 8:59AM-0.03m | 8:38PM0.33m | 9:48AM-0.04m | 9:31PM0.30m | 10:35AM-0.02m | 10:23PM0.28m | 11:20AM0.03m | 11:15PM0.27m | 12:02PM0.09m | 00:08AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — |
mm | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 13 | E 13 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | N 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | N 9 | E 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 575 | 497 | 449 | 375 | 316 | 356 | 336 | 329 | 329 | 336 | 285 | 251 | 245 | 214 | 214 | 198 | 163 | 205 | 263 | 257 | 355 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 850 | 263 | 263 | 263 | 23 | 263 | 850 | 622 | 263 | 798 | 263 | 263 | 484 | 23 | 410 | 798 | 850 | 263 | 850 | 263 | 263 |
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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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