Surf Forecasts:
Tropicana surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 11s period, N swell with 10 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. 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 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tropicana over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – looking at the next 16 days for Tropicana, it’s going to be a long, frustrating wait. The whole period is a flat spell with just a whisper of energy, so don’t get your hopes up for any proper waves.
Starting from Thursday, September 3rd, right through the first week, it’s mostly a write-off. We’ve got a few tiny pulses of swell, nothing over 1.0 ft, and the combined energy is often in the single digits (1) – that’s barely a ripple. The wind is offshore or cross-offshore pretty much the whole time, which is a tease, because the water is nice and warm at about 85°F, which is right around average for this time of year. But with no swell to work with, it’s just a flat, clean lake.
The second week isn’t much better. From Friday, September 11th through to the end of the period on Friday, September 18th, the swell stays tiny – 1.0 ft at best, with periods between 8 and 11 seconds. The combined energy creeps up a little, hitting a high of 24 on the morning of Saturday the 12th, but that’s still weak. The wind stays fresh and offshore, so the surface will be clean, but there’s just no push.
Honestly, the only thing even worth mentioning is a few afternoons around September 11th and 12th where we see 1.0 ft from the north with a bit more energy (24). It’s not surfable, but if you’re desperate, you might find a tiny reform on the inside. But for a proper surfer? There’s nothing on offer. This kind of blank run is pretty normal for the area, so don’t sweat it – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 14 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 7 | N 12 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:27PM0.71m | 9:26AM0.49m | 8:34PM0.69m | 11:27AM0.49m | 10:04PM0.68m | 12:50PM0.54m | 11:36PM0.71m | 1:39PM0.59m | 00:50AM0.75m | 2:17PM0.65m | 1:49AM0.80m | 2:50PM0.70m | 2:40AM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:54AM0.17m | 1:59PM0.40m | 4:25AM0.17m | 3:40PM0.43m | 5:49AM0.14m | 5:29PM0.41m | 6:55AM0.11m | 6:45PM0.37m | 7:47AM0.09m | 7:42PM0.31m | 8:31AM0.09m | 8:31PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | N 8 | ENE 8 | N 8 | NNE 13 | SE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 94 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 118 | 30 | 1 | 67 | 1 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 56 | 55 | 125 | 111 | 79 | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | ESE 9 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 17 | 28 | 20 | 45 | 40 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | N 14 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 12 | — | — | — | N 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 105 | 120 | 99 | 120 | 138 | — | 146 | 187 | 102 | 112 | 198 | 195 | 230 | 295 | 276 | 352 | 488 | 476 | 386 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 23 | 247 | 23 | 767 | 767 | 219 | 219 | 10 | 10 | 622 | 798 | 622 | 767 | 850 | 850 | 767 | 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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