Ward Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.51° N 123.79° W

Ward Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ward Avenue sea temperature is
14.9° C
0.7° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,002 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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+) 2AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 9th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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(10 max)
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3
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2
2
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2
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
2
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
2
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
2
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
2
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
0.7
SW
16
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
555
783
665
595
683
568
525
595
470
542
493
669
486
384
245
208
207
280
622
499
627
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NW
5
W
0
NE
10
WNW
5
WNW
0
SE
5
WNW
5
W
5
SSE
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
SE
10
SW
5
NW
0
ESE
10
W
5
WSW
0
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
10:23AM1.26m
8:46PM2.08m
11:07AM1.35m
9:45PM2.14m
11:46AM1.44m
10:39PM2.15m
12:23PM1.53m
11:32PM2.09m
12:59PM1.61m
00:23AM1.98m
1:34PM1.68m
1:13AM1.82m
2:09PM1.72m
2:06AM1.62m
Low Tide
2:15PM0.88m
4:06AM-0.31m
3:21PM0.81m
4:53AM-0.36m
4:21PM0.71m
5:36AM-0.34m
5:16PM0.60m
6:16AM-0.27m
6:10PM0.51m
6:55AM-0.15m
7:03PM0.44m
7:31AM0.02m
7:57PM0.38m
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Temp °C
15
15
13
15
16
13
15
16
12
15
16
14
14
14
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14
12
Feels °C
13
13
12
13
15
12
14
15
10
14
15
14
12
13
13
12
13
12
13
14
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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