Surf Forecasts:
Udo Shrine surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SE swell with 1,761 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Udo Shrine this week:
The surf forecast for Udo Shrine over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Udo Shrine in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Udo Shrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer at Udo Shrine for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a rough start. The first real surfable waves don't show up until Sunday the 30th, but conditions are very ordinary. We've got a small 2ft swell from the east with a 12-second period, but the wind is cross-off, so it's clean. The water is sitting at 83.7°, which is about average for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (198). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. That afternoon the swell picks up a bit to 3ft from the south, but the period drops to 7 seconds, and it's messy. The whole of Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st are poor, with small, weak swell and cross or cross-on winds.
We get a bit of a bump on Wednesday the 2nd with 6ft swell from the SSE, but the wind is cross-on and choppy, so it's not great. The energy is ramping up though (716). Thursday the 3rd sees the swell building to 7.5ft-8ft from the SSE, with a 9-second period, but it's still a rough cross-shore chop. The energy is getting strong (935-1007), but the quality isn't there.
The standout moment comes on Saturday the 5th. The morning is looking glassy with a light southerly breeze, no wind to speak of. The swell is 5ft from the south, with a short 7-second period. The energy is moderate (286). It's a solid, clean option for intermediate surfers. This is the best on offer. The south swell direction is a touch off the optimum, but clean glassy conditions can make just about anything fun. Keep in mind, Udo Shrine is a reef break that is inconsistent and can get crowded often, so pick your moment.
After that, Sunday the 6th has a long-period groundswell (16 seconds) coming in from the southeast, but it's onshore and messy. Monday the 7th has a big 11.5ft swell from the SE, but again, onshore and stormy.
By Tuesday the 8th, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break at 16ft, and the wind is onshore and strong. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's a no-go for paddle surfing. The whole second week is a write-off with strong onshore winds, stormy conditions, and massive swell. Kite surfers might find it interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it's a week to sit out.
The window is short. Saturday the 5th is your day. Get out there.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 12 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 9 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 17 | SE 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
98 | 81 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 46 | 199 | 255 | 467 | 541 | 493 | 458 | 811 | 898 | 629 | 570 | 558 | 338 | 192 | 238 | 558 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:38PM2.11m | 7:44AM2.10m | 8:02PM2.12m | 8:25AM2.04m | 8:28PM2.11m | 9:11AM1.93m | 8:57PM2.06m | 10:06AM1.79m | 9:29PM1.98m | 11:25AM1.65m | 10:12PM1.88m | 1:42PM1.60m | 11:27PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22PM0.43m | 1:40AM0.58m | 1:51PM0.56m | 2:15AM0.52m | 2:20PM0.73m | 2:54AM0.50m | 2:52PM0.92m | 3:39AM0.52m | 3:28PM1.13m | 4:36AM0.59m | 4:13PM1.33m | 5:55AM0.65m | 5:48PM1.49m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | E 11 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 15 |
86 | 65 | 35 | 36 | 20 | 29 | 61 | 255 | 467 | 541 | 493 | 149 | 106 | 94 | 89 | 141 | 74 | 66 | 72 | 103 | 558 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 14 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | ENE 12 | E 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 17 | E 9 |
98 | 15 | 36 | 26 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 91 | 148 | 175 | 155 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 46 | 5 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 238 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | ENE 11 | SW 10 | — | SSW 12 | — | — | — | SE 10 | SW 11 | ESE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 9 | E 13 |
14 | 2 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 14 | 14 | 38 | 4 | — | 15 | — | — | — | 4 | 20 | 8 | 25 | 22 | 45 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 9 |
— | 81 | — | — | — | 46 | 199 | — | — | — | — | 458 | 811 | 898 | 629 | 570 | 558 | 338 | 192 | 112 | 126 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 324 | 0 | 28 | 324 | 58 | 310 | 342 | 297 | 213 | 812 | 297 | 297 | 342 | 19 | 19 | 324 | 0 | 0 | 322 | 0 |
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Information about the Udo Shrine Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Udo Shrine provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Udo Shrine can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Udo Shrine 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 (Udo Shrine) 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 Udo Shrine 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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