Surf Forecasts:
Walcott surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, ENE swell with 254 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Walcott this week:
The surf forecast for Walcott over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Walcott in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Walcott over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s comin’ up for Walcott. I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough stretch. The first week and a half is a write-off unless you’re just desperate for a paddle. The waves are small, weak, and the wind is mostly on it or cross-shore, making a mess of things. The combined swell energy barely gets into triple digits a few times, and even then it’s poor surf conditions. You’ll be waiting until Monday the 20th of July before we even see a sniff of something surfable, and even then it’s marginal.
From Monday the 20th onward, things start to look a little more interesting. The wind swings offshore or cross-offshore, cleaning the surface right up. That’s the main positive. The swell stays small at first—around 4ft from the N or NNW with a short period around 5 to 6 seconds, so it’s weak, weak energy. But by Tuesday the 21st, we get a little bump, and by Wednesday the 22nd, the swell picks up to 6ft to 7ft from the NNW and N, with moderate energy in the 200 to 465 range. That’s when it gets a bit more grunt. The wind is cross-off and clean, which is a big plus. Just keep in mind, at 7ft, that’s expert territory—too much for beginners.
The best on offer here is probably Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd of July. Wednesday morning has 6ft from the NNW, period 6 seconds, energy at 231 (moderate), with clean cross-off wind. Wednesday afternoon bumps to 7ft from the N, period 7 seconds, energy at 465 (strong), still clean. That’s the standout window. Thursday morning holds at 5ft from the N, with a longer 8-second period and energy at 401. That longer period will give the waves a bit more shape, but at a beach break like Walcott, it might be a little straight. Still, with clean conditions, it’s worth a look.
Crowds are possible at Walcott. It’s not a secret spot, and when there’s clean swell, people show up. The swell direction is N to NNW, which is fine for this spot—it’s fairly exposed to the north.
The water temperature doesn’t have a specific anomaly listed, but it’s about what you’d expect for July.
After the 23rd, it fades fast. Friday the 24th has a tiny 2ft clean morning, then Saturday the 25th is back to tiny and messy. So, if you’re keen, aim for the 22nd and 23rd. That’s your window.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | N 5 | N 5 |
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 kJ | 4 | 4 | 31 | 77 | 108 | 141 | 129 | 113 | 107 | 67 | 107 | 254 | 106 | 65 | 150 | 97 | 80 | 65 | 33 | 34 | 75 |
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 | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:47AM2.84m | 5:03PM3.06m | 5:42AM3.00m | 6:04PM3.19m | 6:33AM3.20m | 7:01PM3.30m | 7:21AM3.41m | 7:54PM3.36m | 8:08AM3.60m | 8:45PM3.36m | 8:53AM3.74m | 9:35PM3.29m | 9:38AM3.80m | 10:23PM3.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:20AM1.04m | 00:02AM0.70m | 12:32PM0.78m | 1:05AM0.60m | 1:33PM0.48m | 1:59AM0.50m | 2:26PM0.18m | 2:46AM0.44m | 3:15PM-0.05m | 3:30AM0.44m | 4:02PM-0.19m | 4:12AM0.48m | 4:47PM-0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 65 | 33 | 5 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 31 | 77 | 108 | 141 | 129 | 113 | 107 | 67 | 107 | 254 | 106 | 65 | 150 | 97 | 80 | 7 | 9 | 34 | 75 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 473 | 503 | 473 | 521 | 532 | 355 | 718 | 712 | 507 | 470 | 468 | 473 | 470 | 468 | 0 | 4 | 408 | 208 | 210 | 215 | 349 |
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