
Surf Forecasts:
Walkers surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Walkers this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Walkers in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Walkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Walkers.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a grim stretch. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for decent surf. There’s not a single recommendation in the whole run, and that’s pretty unusual. It’s not like the swell is flat, but the wind is just relentless from the east and east-northeast, smashing every pulse into a messy, cross-onshore chop. The water temp is sitting around 85°, which is about average for this time of year, so there’s no weird anomaly to talk about at least.
We start on Thursday, the 3rd of September, with a tiny 3 ft swell from the east-northeast, but it’s got a short period of 8 seconds and a cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph. The combined energy is weak (162), and it’s just poor. That pattern locks in for days. Friday the 4th is more of the same: 4 ft swell, east-southeast wind at 16 mph, still cross-on, still poor. Saturday the 5th doesn’t let up – 3 ft, cross-on, choppy.
The swell actually builds as we go into the second week. By Sunday the 6th, we’re looking at 4 ft pushing to 4 ft in the afternoon, and the combined energy bumps up to moderate (420). But the wind is still cross-on from the east at 12-16 mph, so it’s just a bigger, messier wave. Not worth paddling out for.
Monday the 7th through to Wednesday the 9th of September sees the swell climb to 5 ft-7 ft, with the combined energy reaching strong levels (642 on the 9th). The period is short, mostly 7-8 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19-22 mph. That’s lumpy, messy, and with the swell over 5 ft, it’s already too much for beginners. By the time it hits 7 ft, it’s expert-only territory, and with that wind, only the most desperate chargers would even consider it. Honestly, this set-up looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The pattern doesn’t break. From the 10th to the 18th of September, it’s the same story: east or east-northeast swell, 4 ft to 7 ft, always cross-onshore, always choppy or lumpy. The combined energy stays moderate to strong (up to 490), but the wind kills any chance of quality. The period is short, rarely hitting 8 seconds, and on the 16th the wind screams up to 25 mph, making it a total mess.
So, there’s no standout. There’s no good session. The best I can say is that if you’re a kite surfer, the 9th of September with a 7 ft swell and fresh cross-onshore wind might be your jam. But for a surfer? Leave the boards at home and wait for a change in the wind. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long, blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
103 | 125 | 155 | 143 | 120 | 120 | 123 | 102 | 140 | 177 | 212 | 210 | 246 | 261 | 269 | 340 | 311 | 458 | 520 | 432 | 377 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:50PM0.71m | 2:40AM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:31AM0.10m | 8:31PM0.25m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | N 8 | NNE 12 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 12 | E 8 | NNE 12 | E 8 |
103 | 125 | 27 | 27 | 120 | 120 | 123 | 102 | 140 | 41 | 123 | 1 | 15 | 22 | 32 | 55 | 36 | 127 | 520 | 90 | 377 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 8 | SE 8 | N 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 14 | NNE 13 | N 10 | NNE 11 | N 9 | NNE 11 |
48 | 47 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 29 | 54 | 53 | 50 | 1 | 84 | 3 | 15 | 29 | 38 | 46 | 62 | 2 | 115 | 6 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | — | — | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 14 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 13 | N 8 |
11 | 11 | — | — | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 19 | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — |
— | — | 155 | 143 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 177 | 212 | 210 | 246 | 261 | 269 | 340 | 311 | 458 | — | 432 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 777 | 250 | 272 | 333 | 250 | 249 | 220 | 412 | 473 | 413 | 622 | 799 | 777 | 859 | 799 | 273 | 859 | 273 | 25 |
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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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