Surf Forecasts:
Walcott surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, E swell with 243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with N 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Walcott over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s be real about Walcott – we’re in for a rough stretch. For the next ten days or so, there’s barely a whisper of surf. The first real chance we get doesn’t come until Friday, September 4th. That’s a long gap of flat, choppy, or just plain ugly conditions.
The water is running warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at about 67°F, which is a good 4°F above average. Nice for a swim, but it won’t help the waves.
From August 21st right through to September 3rd, it’s a write-off. Swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, with short, weak periods. The wind is a problem – mostly onshore or cross-shore, making everything choppy and messy. The combined energy is low, often in the double digits or single digits. There’s a little bump on the 25th with a 6ft swell from the east, but it’s blown out by 35 km/h winds. Not worth suiting up.
The one true standout is the morning of Friday, September 4th. That’s the day. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the north, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong at 1291. This is a big, powerful swell hitting the right direction for this north-facing spot. But I’m telling you, at 10ft, this is for experts only. Beginners, do not even think about it. For the experienced crew, this could be a morning to remember.
That afternoon, the swell drops to 8ft with a cross-offshore wind, making clean lines, but the energy backs off to 725. Still a solid option for the pros.
Then on Saturday morning, September 5th, we’ve got a cleaner 5ft north swell with gentle offshore winds. Combined energy is 319. It’s a much more manageable size, good for strong intermediates who found Friday’s 10ft a bit too heavy.
So, the story is: a long, quiet wait for a short, powerful window. The 4th of September morning is the highlight, but it’s big and serious. After that, it fades fast. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a patience game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NW 3 |
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 kJ | 71 | 126 | 220 | 170 | 240 | 198 | 161 | 134 | 75 | 48 | 30 | 143 | 217 | 124 | 72 | 32 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:09PM2.56m | 2:51AM2.41m | 3:38PM2.44m | 4:16AM2.43m | 4:56PM2.47m | 5:23AM2.59m | 5:57PM2.58m | 6:13AM2.82m | 6:44PM2.74m | 6:54AM3.08m | 7:24PM2.90m | 7:29AM3.32m | 7:59PM3.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM1.30m | 8:53AM1.34m | 9:50PM1.42m | 10:53AM1.35m | 11:38PM1.35m | 12:20PM1.14m | 00:38AM1.16m | 1:10PM0.87m | 1:19AM0.96m | 1:49PM0.59m | 1:54AM0.77m | 2:24PM0.33m | 2:28AM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 6 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 29 | — | — | — | — | 198 | 161 | 134 | 75 | 48 | 30 | — | 9 | 25 | 72 | 32 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | SW 4 | NE 5 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | N 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 4 | — | SE 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SSE 4 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 71 | 126 | 220 | 170 | 240 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 143 | 217 | 124 | 4 | — | 9 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 315 | 315 | 312 | 278 | 315 | 4 | 4 | 195 | 205 | 559 | 555 | 208 | 587 | 547 | 0 | 145 | 236 | 246 | 410 | 410 | 460 |
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