Wilkes Pass surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,022 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wilkes Pass this week:
The surf forecast for Wilkes Pass over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wilkes Pass in the next 16 days are 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wilkes Pass over the next 16 days.
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