Surf Forecasts:
Tropicana surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 9s period, NNW swell with 17 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tropicana this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tropicana in the next 16 days are 0.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tropicana over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Tropicana over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the first week and a half is a proper struggle. From now through to the 25th of September, it’s all tiny, weak swell and mostly poor conditions. The combined wave energy barely breaks double digits most days – we're talking values like 5, 7, or 14 – so don’t bother paddling out for anything serious. Winds are mostly cross-off or offshore, which would be great if there was any wave to ride, but with swell heights scraping 0.7 ft and periods all over the shop, it’s just not on.
Now, there is a small glimmer on the 26th of September. Saturday morning sees a pulse of swell from the north at 2 ft with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 177 – that’s moderate wave energy. Still, the forecast calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and the wind is cross-offshore. By Saturday afternoon, the swell holds at 2 ft from the north, period drops to 10 seconds, energy dips to 76, and we get a moderate offshore breeze – clean but weak. It’s not going to blow anyone away.
The only real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Saturday the 26th. Tropicana is a reef break, fairly exposed to swell, with an optimum direction from the north – which lines up nicely with that north swell. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might not have it all to yourself. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy to report.
Honestly, this is a lean run. If you’re desperate for a splash, that Saturday morning is your best bet, but don’t expect much. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 10 | N 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 16 | N 10 | N 14 | N 13 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | E 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:51AM0.76m | 4:51PM0.77m | 5:32AM0.69m | 5:20PM0.75m | 6:13AM0.62m | 5:49PM0.72m | 6:57AM0.55m | 6:21PM0.68m | 7:51AM0.48m | 6:57PM0.63m | 9:19AM0.44m | 7:47PM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:36PM0.13m | 10:47AM0.22m | 11:16PM0.12m | 11:15AM0.26m | 11:56PM0.13m | 11:42AM0.30m | 00:39AM0.15m | 12:08PM0.34m | 1:29AM0.19m | 12:33PM0.37m | 2:33AM0.22m | 1:04PM0.41m | 3:59AM0.24m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | 6:01 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | 1 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 34 | 18 | 166 | 26 | 39 | 51 | 54 | 41 | 44 | 85 | 41 | 30 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 30 | 146 | 91 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | N 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SE 8 | NNE 10 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | N 13 | SE 11 | N 9 | NNE 12 | ESE 8 | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 20 | 5 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 11 | N 7 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | N 16 | N 10 | N 14 | SE 11 | N 9 | — | N 8 | NNE 12 | N 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 28 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 208 | 214 | — | 146 | 161 | 151 | 111 | 71 | 85 | — | 166 | 146 | 232 | 243 | 279 | 205 | — | — | 51 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 325 | 264 | 263 | 264 | 263 | 264 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 767 | 850 | 264 | 410 | 858 | 858 | 23 | 247 | 263 | 10 |
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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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