
Surf Forecasts:
Typhoon Alley surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,131 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Typhoon Alley this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Typhoon Alley in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Typhoon Alley over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 12 | SE 11 | S 11 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1617 | 671 | 559 | 354 | 686 | 1070 | 651 | 544 | 328 | 553 | 558 | 622 | 550 | 434 | 235 | 393 | 417 | 415 | 414 | 375 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:14AM1.21m | 1:19PM1.13m | 1:11AM1.20m | 2:12PM1.17m | 2:07AM1.21m | 2:59PM1.23m | 3:00AM1.24m | 3:42PM1.30m | 3:50AM1.28m | 4:22PM1.38m | 4:39AM1.32m | 5:01PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.59m | 6:51AM0.40m | 7:07PM0.60m | 7:45AM0.40m | 8:07PM0.58m | 8:35AM0.39m | 9:01PM0.52m | 9:20AM0.36m | 9:50PM0.45m | 10:03AM0.33m | 10:36PM0.36m | 10:45AM0.30m | 11:20PM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
2 | 417 | 251 | 354 | 686 | 55 | 651 | 233 | 229 | 207 | 163 | 212 | 186 | 98 | 198 | 191 | 125 | 69 | 66 | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 14 | S 13 | E 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 23 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 18 |
2 | 37 | 163 | 125 | 105 | 70 | 114 | 129 | 94 | 51 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 115 | 166 | 11 | 18 | 48 | 18 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | E 10 | — | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | SW 12 | — | S 19 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 14 |
— | — | 163 | 163 | 54 | 31 | 46 | 116 | 140 | 31 | — | 25 | 24 | 27 | 35 | — | 29 | 15 | 15 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
1617 | 671 | 559 | 242 | 212 | 1070 | 265 | 544 | 328 | 553 | 558 | 622 | 550 | 434 | 235 | 393 | 417 | 415 | 414 | 375 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 319 | 1348 | 683 | 1369 | 1348 | 187 | 1875 | 1348 | 187 | 1391 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 187 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 176 |
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Information about the Typhoon Alley Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Typhoon Alley provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Typhoon Alley can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Typhoon Alley 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 (Typhoon Alley) 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 Typhoon Alley 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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