
Surf Forecasts:
Udo Shrine surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, S swell with 10,200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period with S 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 (Jul 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Udo Shrine over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a yarn about what’s coming up at Udo Shrine.
We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands, I gotta be honest. The first decent chance of a wave isn’t until Saturday July 11th, and even then, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday morning sees a solid 15ft south swell rolling in with a long period of 17 seconds and a combined energy reading of 10274 (very strong), but the wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph, making things choppy. Water temp is 79°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. This is a proper groundswell, and with that period, it’s going to be better for a reef setup like Udo Shrine, but the wind is not your friend. The afternoon eases a little to 13ft, still from the south, period still 17 seconds, energy still huge at 9711, with a gentler 9 mph cross-onshore. It’s surfable, but it won’t be the cleanest.
Sunday July 12th drops back a lot. Morning sees 8ft south swell, period 13 seconds, with a light cross breeze at 6 mph. The afternoon cleans up nicely though – 8ft south swell, period 12 seconds, and a cross-offshore wind from the south at 9 mph gives us clean lines. This is the best window in the early run, still on the big side for beginners.
Monday July 13th is smaller but cleaner. Morning has 5ft from the south, period 11 seconds, light cross-off breeze, and a decent forecast. It’s a good, clean session for an intermediate.
The real standout, and the one I’d put my money on if I could pick one day, is Tuesday July 14th. Glassy conditions, zero wind, 3ft south swell, period 9 seconds, and minimal energy. It’s small, but it’s clean as a whistle – perfect for a longboard or a funboard when you just want peace and quiet. That’s the best on offer, no doubt.
From Thursday July 16th through to Tuesday July 22nd, it’s a long, dry spell. Tiny waves, poor directions, onshore winds – not worth paddling out for. A full week of nothing.
Then things start looking up again on Thursday July 23rd. Morning brings 5ft from the east, period 12 seconds, with glassy conditions – no wind at all. Energy is moderate at 717, and the south swell direction is near the optimum for Udo Shrine. This is a promising window, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.
Saturday July 25th and Sunday July 26th also have some potential. Sunday morning July 26th looks especially good: 4ft from the east-southeast, period 11 seconds, glassy again, with moderate energy at 597. Clean and fun.
So, bottom line: if you want the absolute best, aim for Tuesday July 14th for glassy small waves, or keep your fingers crossed for Thursday July 23rd morning for a bigger, cleaner groundswell. The first week is a write-off after Monday, so plan accordingly.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10274 | 9666 | 5864 | 2542 | 1598 | 952 | 599 | 479 | 273 | 175 | 106 | 111 | 73 | 96 | 34 | 45 | 44 | 61 | 60 | 55 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:29PM1.77m | 3:08AM1.87m | 5:30PM1.89m | 4:11AM1.95m | 6:19PM1.97m | 5:08AM2.04m | 7:03PM2.02m | 6:01AM2.10m | 7:43PM2.03m | 6:51AM2.11m | 8:20PM2.01m | 7:40AM2.07m | 8:56PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17AM0.38m | 9:40PM1.25m | 10:20AM0.22m | 10:47PM1.23m | 11:16AM0.08m | 11:41PM1.17m | 12:07PM-0.01m | 00:29AM1.08m | 12:55PM-0.04m | 1:13AM0.99m | 1:40PM0.01m | 1:56AM0.91m | 2:21PM0.13m | 2:40AM0.85m | |||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | E 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
10274 | 9666 | 5864 | 2542 | 1598 | 952 | 599 | 27 | 273 | 175 | 106 | 106 | 73 | 27 | 34 | 36 | 44 | 61 | 60 | 55 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 9 |
26 | 45 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 30 | 45 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 11 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | — | SE 10 | WSW 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 7 |
— | — | — | 8 | — | — | 16 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SW 4 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 8 | WSW 3 | SSW 8 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 3 | NNE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 479 | 11 | — | 4 | 111 | 3 | 96 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 324 | 33 | 324 | 324 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 371 | 0 | 5 | 371 | 5 | 33 | 33 | 5 |
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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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