Surf Forecasts:
Wilderness surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NE swell with 56 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wilderness this week:
The surf forecast for Wilderness over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wilderness in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wilderness over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day look at the Wilderness stretch, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a long, flat spell. The first bit of anything resembling a wave doesn’t show up until Thursday afternoon, the 10th of September, and even then, it’s barely a ripple. The combined energy is a measly 92 (moderate wave energy), but with swell heights only 2ft from the N, it’s not going to get the heart racing. The water temp is sitting at a warm 85°, which is about average for this time of year.
The real kicker is that after that little blip, the surf drops back into the doldrums for the rest of the run. We’re talking days of 1ft and 0.7ft slop, with the combined energy values dropping into the teens and single digits. There’s a slight uptick on Sunday the 20th, with a 1ft, N swell at 12 seconds, but the energy is still only 49, and the forecast is for “poor surf conditions.” For the whole 16 days, the best score is a 1 out of 10, and that’s only for the Thursday afternoon session.
The wind is mostly offshore or glassy, so the surface will be clean, but you can’t surf clean flat water. The swell is so small and weak that the only thing that might be worth a paddle is a longboard on a very small day, but honestly, it’s not looking good. Wilderness is a beach and reef setup, and with these tiny, weak swells, it’s a complete washout. This is a classic case of a blank run for this area – it happens, and forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 9 | NE 5 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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 kJ | 2 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 38 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 24 | 22 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:21PM0.51m | 2:53AM0.28m | 4:28PM0.52m | 4:08AM0.30m | 5:30PM0.53m | 5:17AM0.34m | 6:25PM0.54m | 6:20AM0.39m | 7:13PM0.53m | 7:17AM0.44m | 7:57PM0.52m | 8:09AM0.48m | 8:37PM0.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:16PM0.19m | 9:13AM0.05m | 11:20PM0.18m | 10:25AM0.05m | 00:12AM0.17m | 11:32AM0.05m | 00:57AM0.16m | 12:35PM0.06m | 1:37AM0.14m | 1:33PM0.07m | 2:15AM0.12m | 2:29PM0.09m | 2:51AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — |
mm | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 8 | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 4 | NE 6 | S 5 | NE 5 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | N 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 19 | 26 | 45 | 43 | 40 | 24 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | N 8 | S 4 | ENE 7 | S 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | NE 11 | N 10 | N 10 | S 5 | NE 7 | S 6 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 49 | 47 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | E 8 | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 9 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | SSE 4 | NE 5 | — | NE 6 | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 19 | 29 | 22 | 38 | — | 7 | 13 | — | 32 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 140 | 4 | 4 | 56 | 32 | 4 | 875 | 47 | 140 | 875 | 32 | 11 | 0 | 149 | 140 | 568 | 32 |
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The above surf forecast table for Wilderness provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wilderness can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wilderness 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 (Wilderness) 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).
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