Surf Forecasts:
Tropicana surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, NNW swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tropicana this week:
The surf forecast for Tropicana over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tropicana in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tropicana over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SE 8 | NNE 14 | N 13 | NNE 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 9 | N 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 45 | 65 | 83 | 63 | 57 | 72 | 71 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:16PM0.63m | 8:38AM0.47m | 7:04PM0.60m | 10:35AM0.48m | 8:19PM0.57m | 11:51AM0.52m | 10:08PM0.57m | 12:24PM0.57m | 11:35PM0.59m | 12:49PM0.62m | 00:36AM0.63m | 1:12PM0.67m | 1:24AM0.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:00PM0.39m | 1:46AM0.21m | 12:41PM0.42m | 2:59AM0.25m | 2:19PM0.45m | 4:19AM0.27m | 4:33PM0.45m | 5:24AM0.27m | 5:49PM0.41m | 6:13AM0.27m | 6:38PM0.35m | 6:52AM0.26m | 7:18PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | N 13 | NNE 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 9 | N 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | 37 | 34 | 46 | 89 | 117 | 123 | 104 | 94 | 64 | 47 | 108 | 177 | 114 | 42 | 45 | 65 | 83 | 63 | 57 | 72 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 14 | N 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | N 13 | NNE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | N 11 | NNE 12 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 33 | 32 | 37 | 34 | 34 | 69 | 87 | 56 | 49 | 86 | 25 | 11 | 21 | 39 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 14 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 14 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 8 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 20 | 70 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 37 | 41 | 54 | 33 | 14 | 13 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 108 | 26 | 31 | 43 | 55 | 62 | 73 | 47 | 88 | 84 | 97 | 97 | 102 | 96 | 118 | 84 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 219 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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Information about the Tropicana Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tropicana may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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