Surf Forecasts:
Woodlands Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, NNE swell with 24 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woodlands Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Woodlands Beach in the next 16 days are 0.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woodlands Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this next stretch is looking pretty slim for a proper paddle. We've got a lot of small, short-period wind swell and plenty of breeze, which is going to make things tricky for a while.
The water is warm, sitting at 84°, which is right about where it should be for this time of year. That's about the only thing that's normal.
Woodlands Beach is an inconsistent spot that doesn't break that often, so when it's flat, it's properly flat. The first week or so, from Saturday the 15th right through to the 23rd, is going to be a write-off for any real waves. We're looking at knee-high slop, mostly under 1ft, with a short period around 7-11 seconds coming from the NNE. The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, which will keep the surface clean, but there's just no energy in the water to make it worth your while. It’s a whole lot of paddling for nothing.
There is one day that stands out from the crowd, and it's a long way off. On Monday the 24th, the models are showing a pulse of proper groundswell. The morning is still tiny, with a 0.7m (2ft) NNE swell, but the afternoon is where it gets interesting. A solid 2.0m (7ft) swell from the ENE with a long 13-second period is forecast to roll in. That's the standout of the whole window. The combined energy reading for that afternoon is a massive 1774, which tells you there's some serious power behind it. That's a strong, long-period swell, and it's pointing right at this exposed break.
Now, for a beginner spot, anything over 1.5m (5ft) is pushing it, and 2.0m (7ft) is definitely in the too-big category for most. This is one for the experienced crew only. The long period means it will peel nicely along the point here, but it can also make things a bit shifty. The east wind will be cross-off and fresh, so it should be clean, but expect a real battle to get out the back. This is the one to watch, but purely for the experts. It's a shame it's on a Monday, because the rest of the week looks flat again.
After that spike, the surf drops right back off into tiny dribble for the end of the month. The 25th onwards shows nothing but 0.1m (0.3ft) for the most part, with the period dropping back down. There's a continued breeze, but that's about it. With this much wind and tiny, blown-out swell, you might be better off rigging up a kite than trying to surf. The setup just looks more interesting for the kitesurfers than for us paddle surfers.
So, to sum it up: wait for the 24th. It's a long way off, so treat it as promising but not locked in. Get your big board ready, but for now, keep the leash dry. The rest of the window is a story of wind and no waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
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25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:25PM0.27m | 6:30AM0.25m | 6:32PM0.28m | 7:56AM0.22m | 6:42PM0.29m | 6:54PM0.29m | 7:09PM0.29m | 7:31PM0.29m | 8:01PM0.29m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:19PM0.15m | 1:11AM0.18m | 12:28PM0.19m | 2:13AM0.14m | 11:31AM0.21m | 3:12AM0.11m | 4:09AM0.08m | 5:05AM0.07m | 6:02AM0.05m | ||||||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | N 8 | E 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 157 | 130 | 186 | 140 | 108 | 11 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 13 | N 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
— | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | N 6 | N 6 | N 11 | N 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
1490 | 1273 | 963 | 567 | 487 | 396 | 295 | 223 | 187 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 129 | 71 | 123 | 183 | 183 | 183 | 191 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 653 | 672 | 526 | 806 | 526 | 526 | 320 | 82 | 82 | 4 | 82 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 317 | 856 | 142 | 418 | 856 | 526 | 526 |
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Information about the Woodlands Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Woodlands Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Woodlands Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Woodlands Beach 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 (Woodlands Beach) 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 Woodlands Beach 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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