Surf Forecasts:
204 surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 204 this week:
The surf forecast for 204 over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 204 in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 204 over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at 204.
Right off the bat, it’s quiet. Real quiet. The water’s sitting at a very warm 75°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least it’s comfortable for a float, but there’s not much to ride.
From Sunday the 2nd of August through Saturday the 8th, it’s mostly flat. Swell heights are around 1ft to 2ft, with moderate energy in the water (between 121 and 428). Periods are all over the place, but nothing that’s going to get you excited. Winds are light and onshore, keeping the surface clean but with no power.
Come Sunday the 9th of August morning, we see a 3ft SSW swell with a 15 second period and combined energy at 366. Still moderate, but it’s a step up. Winds are light onshore, so it’s clean but tiny. This is a marginal call.
The real highlight shows up on Friday the 14th of August afternoon. That’s when we get a 4ft SW swell with a 17 second period, and combined energy jumps to 755 – that’s strong. Winds are light onshore. This is the first time it feels like real surf. The break is 204, an advanced spot that’s fairly consistent and exposed to SSW swell, and the optimum direction is SSW, so this swell is hitting the right angle. It’s still marginal, but this is your best shot.
Saturday the 15th of August morning keeps that going with another 4ft SW swell, 16 second period, and strong energy at 687. Winds are light cross-onshore, so it’ll have a little ripple on it. Worth a look.
After that, it fades back to 3ft to 3ft through Monday the 17th of August. Nothing special.
If you’re picking one moment, it’s that window from Friday the 14th afternoon to Saturday the 15th morning. That’s where the size and energy are best. With a period over 15 seconds, it’s a proper groundswell, so expect longer waits between sets, but the waves that come will have some push. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might see a few others out, but it won’t be packed.
The rest of the 16 days is mostly small and slow. Hang tight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 89 | 75 | 83 | 82 | 91 | 91 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 127 | 70 | 125 | 88 | 85 | 126 | 292 | 207 | 348 | 344 | 295 | 366 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:14PM1.39m | 11:46PM1.37m | 12:48PM1.44m | 00:36AM1.16m | 1:29PM1.48m | 1:54AM0.95m | 2:22PM1.52m | 4:05AM0.83m | 3:33PM1.57m | 6:25AM0.88m | 4:49PM1.67m | 7:33AM1.00m | 5:58PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:05PM0.53m | 6:19AM0.23m | 7:05PM0.52m | 6:45AM0.38m | 8:25PM0.49m | 7:15AM0.55m | 10:07PM0.40m | 7:58AM0.70m | 11:44PM0.22m | 9:36AM0.82m | 00:51AM0.02m | 11:25AM0.83m | 1:42AM-0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 31 | 18 | 32 | 25 | 83 | 20 | 15 | 77 | 16 | 127 | 70 | 125 | 88 | 85 | 84 | 292 | 111 | 348 | 344 | 295 | 366 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 75 | 75 | 83 | 82 | 91 | 53 | 83 | 36 | 75 | 13 | 34 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 126 | 114 | 207 | 50 | 69 | 69 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 89 | 63 | 47 | 22 | 23 | 91 | 84 | 17 | 41 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 81 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 94 | 0 | 80 | 94 | 6 | 80 | 94 | 0 | 80 | 94 | 0 | 80 | 94 | 29 | 80 | 94 | 77 | 77 | 94 | 73 |
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The above surf forecast table for 204 provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 204 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 204 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 (204) 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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