
Surf Forecasts:
Walkers surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 195 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Walkers this week:
The surf forecast for Walkers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Walkers in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Walkers over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
83 | 77 | 48 | 102 | 176 | 178 | 140 | 105 | 44 | 46 | 64 | 105 | 101 | 179 | 85 | 162 | 101 | 99 | 75 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:52AM0.74m | 1:43PM0.71m | 1:47AM0.77m | 2:14PM0.75m | 2:34AM0.78m | 2:44PM0.78m | 3:17AM0.77m | 3:12PM0.80m | 3:57AM0.75m | 3:40PM0.80m | 4:35AM0.70m | 4:09PM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:24AM0.18m | 7:38PM0.26m | 8:04AM0.19m | 8:21PM0.19m | 8:39AM0.21m | 9:00PM0.14m | 9:11AM0.23m | 9:37PM0.10m | 9:41AM0.26m | 10:13PM0.07m | 10:09AM0.28m | 10:49PM0.07m | |||||||
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
5:44 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 11 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | SE 6 | NE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | N 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
36 | 36 | 26 | 58 | 20 | 56 | 29 | 27 | 43 | 24 | 64 | 105 | 101 | 82 | 85 | 5 | 101 | 99 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | — | NNE 9 | E 12 | NNE 12 | SE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
29 | 29 | 23 | 102 | 34 | — | 8 | 3 | 13 | 46 | 18 | 12 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 11 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | E 12 | N 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | N 7 | ESE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
83 | 77 | 48 | 19 | 9 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | E 9 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
— | — | 1 | 73 | 176 | 178 | 140 | 105 | 44 | — | — | — | — | 179 | — | 162 | 27 | 19 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 256 | 272 | 25 | 832 | 333 | 25 | 25 | 333 | 25 | 176 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 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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