
Surf Forecasts:
Wansbeck Estuary surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, N swell with 8,484 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wansbeck Estuary this week:
The surf forecast for Wansbeck Estuary over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wansbeck Estuary in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 21st Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wansbeck Estuary over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat morning, min 3°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 6 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 11 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | NNE 13 | E 7 | ESE 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 40 | 274 | 837 | 1658 | 1864 | 1032 | 716 | 268 | 96 | 51 | 22 | 9 | 25 | 34 | 233 | 161 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:24PM4.22m | 3:45AM4.21m | 3:57PM4.14m | 4:22AM4.07m | 4:32PM4.02m | 5:00AM3.86m | 5:08PM3.87m | 5:40AM3.62m | 5:47PM3.71m | 6:25AM3.37m | 6:31PM3.54m | 7:19AM3.15m | 7:25PM3.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:21AM0.54m | 9:37PM0.47m | 9:54AM0.67m | 10:11PM0.51m | 10:27AM0.82m | 10:47PM0.63m | 11:02AM1.00m | 11:26PM0.79m | 11:38AM1.20m | 00:09AM0.99m | 12:19PM1.41m | 00:59AM1.17m | 1:07PM1.60m | 1:58AM1.31m | |||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 4:10 | — | — | 4:08 | — | — | 4:07 | — | — | 4:06 | — | — | 4:04 | — | — | 4:01 | — | — | 4:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | -2 | -1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 6 | N 9 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | N 8 |
2 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 40 | 162 | 534 | — | 1153 | 1032 | 716 | 268 | 96 | 51 | 22 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 233 | 161 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 6 | NNE 10 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 6 | NNE 12 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 17 | 34 | 14 | 55 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 14 | ESE 8 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | W 4 |
— | — | — | 6 | — | 274 | 837 | 1658 | 1864 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 25 | — | — | 67 | 57 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | 6 | 148 | 57 | 425 | 168 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 189 | 189 | 189 | 16 | 434 | 9 | 125 |
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Information about the Wansbeck Estuary Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wansbeck Estuary provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wansbeck Estuary can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wansbeck Estuary 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 (Wansbeck Estuary) 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 Wansbeck Estuary 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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