
Surf Forecasts:
Walkers surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 919 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Walkers this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Walkers in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Walkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Walkers. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough run. The whole 16-day stretch is pretty much a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. We’ve got a consistent amount of swell rolling in, but the wind is just relentless from the east and east-northeast, hammering the place with cross-onshore conditions day after day. The wave comment is “poor surf conditions” through every single session, and the scores are all zero. There’s no standout, no hidden gem, no window of clean glass. It’s just a long, grinding block of choppy, lumpy, and messy surf.
The only break we have to look at is Walkers, an intermediate spot that’s consistent and exposed, but it’s getting the worst of the wind. The water temperature is 84°F, which is about average for the time of year. The combined swell energy kicks off around 110 (weak) on the 2nd, then builds into moderate territory, hitting 188 to 196 by the 5th and 6th. By the 8th and 9th it gets into strong territory, with readings of 335, 412, and even 935 on the 9th. That’s a lot of energy. But with the swell direction coming from the east and east-northeast, and the wind howling from the same quarter, it’s just a mess. The swell period is short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak, disorganised windswell.
From the 7th onwards, the wind bumps up to 19 to 22 mph from the east, making it fresh and lumpy. The swell height climbs above 5 ft on the 8th and 9th, and by the 9th it’s 8 ft – that’s expert-only territory anyway, but with the wind ruining it, it’s not even that. It’s the kind of setup that would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The whole second week is the same story: solid swell but hammered by onshore winds. There’s a brief moment on the 14th afternoon where the wind goes cross-shore, but it’s still a cross-chop, and the swell is still 6 ft with a short period. Nothing to get excited about.
Honestly, this is a blank run. There’s no surf on offer for the whole 16 days. If you’re dying for a paddle, you might find a tiny, bumpy ride, but it’s not going to be good. The area tends to have runs like this when the trades lock in. It won’t stay poor forever, but for now, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 52 | 127 | 125 | 151 | 140 | 117 | 120 | 123 | 127 | 119 | 94 | 102 | 105 | 182 | 124 | 267 | 303 | 349 | 750 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:38PM0.75m | 7:55AM0.55m | 7:27PM0.72m | 9:26AM0.50m | 8:34PM0.70m | 11:26AM0.51m | 10:05PM0.69m | 12:49PM0.55m | 11:37PM0.72m | 1:38PM0.60m | 00:50AM0.76m | 2:16PM0.66m | 1:49AM0.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM0.17m | 1:01PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.18m | 2:00PM0.40m | 4:24AM0.18m | 3:41PM0.43m | 5:49AM0.15m | 5:29PM0.42m | 6:55AM0.12m | 6:46PM0.37m | 7:47AM0.10m | 7:43PM0.31m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 |
61 | 47 | 28 | 125 | 27 | 140 | 117 | 120 | 123 | 127 | 119 | 94 | 92 | 105 | 22 | 124 | 15 | 16 | 47 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NNE 11 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 14 | NNE 13 |
47 | 6 | 11 | 40 | 10 | 27 | 27 | 42 | 54 | 53 | 77 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | SSE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 13 | — | N 15 | NE 14 | N 10 |
2 | 9 | 11 | 11 | — | 10 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | ENE 8 | SE 4 | ENE 8 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
— | 52 | 127 | 4 | 151 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 92 | 102 | 102 | 182 | 117 | 267 | 303 | 349 | 750 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 220 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 799 | 250 | 272 | 777 | 249 | 249 | 10 | 250 | 250 | 622 | 622 | 622 | 777 | 859 | 859 | 777 |
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Information about the Walkers Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Walkers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Walkers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Walkers 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 (Walkers) 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 Walkers 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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