Surf Forecasts:
Voodoo surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, S swell with 338 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Voodoo this week:
The surf forecast for Voodoo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Voodoo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Voodoo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break this down for you.
Straight up, the next couple weeks at Voodoo (advanced reef break) won't be a constant groove, but there’s a couple sessions that are well worth paddling out for. The water is running about 62°, which is a bit colder than average for this time—about 2° below normal, so maybe throw on a spring suit or a little extra rubber.
First real look is Sunday, August 23rd. We’ve got a 4ft south swell coming in with a light NNW breeze in the morning, keeping the surface clean. The swell energy is moderate around that 247 mark. The waves will be a little inconsistent, but when they come through, they’ll have good shape. It’s exposed to the south, and that’s what this reef wants to see. You might share it with a few others—the crowd meter says "sometimes"—so it’s not packed.
Monday the 24th starts off with clean 3ft waves, but the quality ain’t really there. Energy is fading. From Tuesday the 25th through Saturday the 29th, you’re looking at a real dry stretch: poor conditions, messy winds, small to tiny surf. There’s a flicker on Thursday morning the 27th: a 5ft south swell with moderate energy (294) and nearly no wind, but that light cross-onshore breeze brings ripples. Not clean enough to get excited about.
But then… Monday, August 31st. This is the one. Glassy conditions and a 19-second south groundswell at 2ft, but with solid energy hitting 353. That glassy wind and long-period swell is the dream combo for this reef break. For a spot that’s inconsistent, this is a special window. The waves will have real push from that groundswell, and the reef will shape them nicely. The crowds may be "sometimes," and with such a premium, rare window, you know the locals will be keen, but there’s enough juice to spread the love.
Tuesday, September 1st, also cleans up nicely with 3ft from the south and gentle offshores.
The second week fades fast. From Wednesday, September 2nd onward, heights drop to 1ft or less, the winds get funky, and energy falls off a cliff. By the following weekend, it’s basically flat and messy.
So my pick? August 31st is your standout. It’s two weeks out, so don’t book your flights yet, but it’s got all the ingredients. The swell direction matches perfectly, the wind will be glassy, and the reef will make the most of that long-period energy. Keep an eye on it.
Stay salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 8 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 220 | 161 | 202 | 118 | 89 | 46 | 41 | 26 | 21 | 6 | 97 | 301 | 277 | 153 | 338 | 160 | 100 | 135 | 119 | 164 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:02PM1.45m | 5:52AM1.03m | 5:48PM1.51m | 6:35AM1.09m | 6:29PM1.56m | 7:12AM1.17m | 7:07PM1.61m | 7:46AM1.23m | 7:43PM1.64m | 8:19AM1.29m | 8:20PM1.64m | 8:51AM1.35m | 8:57PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07AM0.63m | 00:04AM0.49m | 11:07AM0.59m | 00:42AM0.40m | 11:58AM0.53m | 1:15AM0.31m | 12:42PM0.46m | 1:47AM0.23m | 1:22PM0.38m | 2:18AM0.18m | 2:02PM0.32m | 2:49AM0.16m | 2:41PM0.28m | 3:20AM0.16m | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 220 | 133 | 202 | 118 | 89 | 91 | 51 | 108 | 120 | 106 | 84 | 301 | 277 | 153 | 338 | 160 | 100 | 135 | 119 | 164 | 92 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 13 | NE 4 | NE 5 | S 18 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 8 | NE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 161 | 16 | 30 | 6 | 46 | 41 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 54 | 41 | 41 | 68 | 59 | 50 | 8 | 46 | 40 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 13 | S 18 | ENE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | S 15 | SSE 14 | — | SSE 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 27 | — | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 21 | 5 | — | — | 17 | 21 | — | 39 | 37 | 37 | 18 | 17 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | SW 3 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 20 | 41 | 72 | 52 | 172 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 3 | 12 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 140 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 50 | 28 | 5 | 57 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
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The above surf forecast table for Voodoo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Voodoo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Voodoo 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 (Voodoo) 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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