Surf Forecasts:
Ward Avenue surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WNW swell with 8,087 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ward Avenue this week:
The surf forecast for Ward Avenue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ward Avenue in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) 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 0.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 30th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 5th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 6th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ward Avenue over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 768 | 657 | 530 | 515 | 508 | 515 | 859 | 724 | 1642 | 2994 | 3473 | 2714 | 2359 | 1871 | 1700 | 1624 | 934 | 1014 | 2050 | 3772 | 3484 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:17PM1.93m | 5:10AM1.35m | 3:21PM1.80m | 6:16AM1.40m | 4:37PM1.66m | 7:11AM1.48m | 6:01PM1.55m | 7:57AM1.58m | 7:25PM1.47m | 8:37AM1.69m | 8:39PM1.43m | 9:12AM1.78m | 9:46PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:04AM0.92m | 9:43PM-0.25m | 9:16AM0.96m | 10:47PM-0.16m | 10:46AM0.93m | 11:50PM-0.06m | 12:18PM0.82m | 00:49AM0.04m | 1:36PM0.64m | 1:42AM0.15m | 2:39PM0.43m | 2:29AM0.28m | 3:32PM0.23m | 3:12AM0.41m | |||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 768 | 657 | 530 | 515 | 508 | 515 | 859 | 724 | 1642 | 2994 | 3473 | 2714 | 2359 | 1871 | 1700 | 1624 | 934 | 1014 | 2050 | 175 | 3484 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 12 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 18 | WNW 13 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 22 | WNW 19 |
| kJ | 115 | 177 | 109 | 68 | 251 | 114 | 52 | 255 | 537 | 627 | 679 | 670 | 653 | 281 | 425 | 428 | 325 | 223 | 178 | 95 | 1513 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | S 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | S 18 | NW 12 | WNW 22 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSE 8 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 21 | SW 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 180 | 2 | 82 | 81 | 41 | 163 | 152 | 314 | 169 | 85 | 48 | 14 | 233 | 544 | 537 | 9 | 32 | 37 | 31 | 63 | 158 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 14 | — |
| kJ | — | 97 | — | — | — | 35 | 35 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | 172 | 139 | 3772 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 255 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 251 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 251 | 0 | 36 | 23 | 10 |
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Information about the Ward Avenue Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ward Avenue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ward Avenue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ward Avenue 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 (Ward Avenue) 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 Ward Avenue 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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