
Surf Forecasts:
Unreals surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with 2,542 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Unreals this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Unreals in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unreals over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
588 | 619 | 912 | 1215 | 1455 | 2273 | 2262 | 1743 | 1431 | 1121 | 930 | 846 | 761 | 581 | 558 | 557 | 381 | 512 | 444 | 263 | 201 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:13PM0.66m | 2:48AM0.63m | 2:36PM0.62m | 3:26AM0.68m | 2:59PM0.57m | 4:08AM0.71m | 3:20PM0.52m | 4:54AM0.72m | 3:38PM0.47m | 5:47AM0.71m | 3:47PM0.42m | 6:55AM0.69m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:01AM0.18m | 8:34PM0.13m | 8:44AM0.20m | 8:54PM0.09m | 9:29AM0.24m | 9:17PM0.07m | 10:17AM0.28m | 9:43PM0.05m | 11:12AM0.33m | 10:12PM0.05m | 12:28PM0.38m | 10:47PM0.07m | 11:29PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
39 | 37 | 90 | 142 | 134 | 140 | 178 | 119 | 230 | 430 | 369 | 313 | 136 | 115 | 188 | 257 | 350 | 470 | 310 | 263 | 201 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | SE 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SSE 13 | E 14 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 |
100 | 148 | 209 | 330 | 104 | 142 | 125 | 202 | 220 | 173 | 98 | 98 | 93 | 81 | 47 | 65 | 202 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 16 | SE 11 | NW 18 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSE 13 | NNW 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NW 10 | WSW 11 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | S 14 |
21 | 63 | 22 | 22 | 63 | 43 | 84 | 98 | 71 | 70 | 149 | 40 | 85 | 58 | 57 | 27 | 47 | 142 | 88 | 85 | 106 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
588 | 619 | 912 | 1215 | 1455 | 2273 | 2262 | 1743 | 1431 | 1121 | 930 | 846 | 761 | 581 | 558 | 557 | 381 | 512 | 444 | 225 | 115 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 428 | 335 | 334 | 325 | 306 | 306 | 127 | 137 | 123 | 129 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 16 |
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Information about the Unreals Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Unreals provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Unreals can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Unreals 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 (Unreals) 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 Unreals 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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