Ward Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Ward Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.8° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
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0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
3
2
0
2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
19
1.6
NW
7
0.6
SW
18
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
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
1.7
WNW
6
1.4
NW
7
0.8
SSW
16
1.9
NW
7
0.8
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
273
217
255
192
235
326
214
206
203
201
183
134
238
167
347
344
446
759
576
487
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
WNW
0
SSE
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
N
10
NW
15
NNW
5
ESE
10
WNW
15
NNW
0
ENE
10
NW
15
NW
5
N
10
NW
10
NW
5
N
15
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
Wind State
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:30AM1.24m
8:38PM1.71m
10:59AM1.29m
9:25PM1.77m
11:25AM1.34m
10:08PM1.82m
11:49AM1.41m
10:48PM1.83m
12:13PM1.47m
11:27PM1.82m
12:37PM1.55m
00:08AM1.76m
1:01PM1.62m
00:52AM1.68m
Low Tide
2:26PM0.95m
3:54AM0.04m
3:15PM0.88m
4:30AM-0.00m
3:57PM0.80m
5:02AM-0.02m
4:37PM0.72m
5:31AM-0.02m
5:17PM0.62m
6:00AM0.02m
5:57PM0.52m
6:28AM0.09m
6:40PM0.42m
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Temp °C
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17
16
16
16
14
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15
13
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15
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Feels °C
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16
16
15
15
15
12
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14
11
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10
11
13
10
11
11
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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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