Ward Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Ward Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.3° 

Ward Avenue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ward Avenue surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 466 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 26th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ward Avenue over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
1
0
2
0
0
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
1
2
0
1
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
1.6
NW
7
1.5
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
2
NW
7
0.7
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
237
226
242
156
139
99
99
98
213
248
373
291
255
192
181
326
214
161
203
357
243
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
0
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
0
NE
10
WNW
5
W
0
S
10
SW
5
WNW
0
NE
10
W
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
5
NNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:41PM1.63m
8:53AM1.13m
6:42PM1.63m
9:53AM1.19m
7:44PM1.66m
10:30AM1.24m
8:38PM1.71m
10:59AM1.29m
9:25PM1.77m
11:25AM1.34m
10:08PM1.82m
11:49AM1.41m
10:48PM1.83m
Low Tide
10:51AM0.91m
1:21AM0.23m
12:05PM0.98m
2:23AM0.17m
1:23PM0.99m
3:13AM0.10m
2:26PM0.95m
3:54AM0.04m
3:15PM0.88m
4:30AM-0.00m
3:57PM0.80m
5:02AM-0.02m
4:37PM0.72m
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6:31
6:33
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6:37
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8:04
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8:00
8:00
7:58
7:57
7:54
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Temp °C
14
13
12
13
13
12
13
13
13
15
15
14
15
14
12
13
13
12
14
15
14
Feels °C
13
11
12
12
11
11
11
10
13
13
13
14
14
13
12
11
11
11
12
13
12
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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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