Surf Forecasts:
Wraps surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, E swell with 5,550 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wraps this week:
The surf forecast for Wraps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wraps in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wraps over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright, let's be real here. Grab a coffee, 'cause I've got bad news for ya. The whole 16-day window is a total write-off for Wraps, and I'm honestly a bit gutted to say it. There's just not a single moment where the stars align for a decent paddle.
Right now, on Wednesday, August 12th, we've got a weak, short-period 5ft ENE swell rolling in, but it's blown out by a fresh 30 km/h onshore wind. The water's sitting at 81°, which is bang on average for this time of year. The wave energy is weak (175), and the conditions are just plain poor. It stays like this all the way through Thursday and Friday, with the swell building to 6ft but the wind picking up to 35 km/h, making it a messy, choppy affair.
Now, here's where it gets a bit wild. Saturday, August 15th, sees the swell jump to 10ft with a moderate 11-second period. The wave energy is strong (1977), but it's accompanied by a 40 km/h onshore wind and a risk of thunderstorms. That's not a surf session; that's a survival situation. For a beginner spot like Wraps, that's way too big and too dangerous. Sunday, the 16th, is even worse, with a 13ft swell and a near-gale 55 km/h wind – that's kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.
The rest of the week into the next doesn't get any better. We see a slow decline back to 4ft to 6ft swell, but it's all ENE windswell with a short, weak period of 6-7 seconds. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the ocean lumpy and choppy. Even into the second week, from August 21st to the 27th, it's the same story: poor surf, onshore winds, and weak energy. Friday the 21st has a slightly bigger 6ft swell, but with a 25 km/h onshore wind, it's just another blown-out day.
So, the honest truth? There's no standout session, no hidden gem, no sneaky window. The forecast is a blank from start to finish. For an area like this, that's a tough run, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but don't get your hopes up for this stretch.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 170 | 158 | 188 | 170 | 226 | 371 | 366 | 463 | 620 | 1969 | 2238 | 2317 | 3060 | 1507 | 903 | 472 | 346 | 245 | 187 | 187 | 207 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:03PM0.92m | 2:34AM0.55m | 3:30PM0.88m | 3:21AM0.59m | 3:54PM0.82m | 4:08AM0.61m | 4:13PM0.75m | 4:57AM0.62m | 4:27PM0.68m | 5:52AM0.61m | 4:33PM0.62m | 7:01AM0.60m | 4:19PM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:36PM0.27m | 8:33AM0.07m | 9:59PM0.24m | 9:13AM0.15m | 10:23PM0.21m | 9:51AM0.24m | 10:47PM0.20m | 10:29AM0.33m | 11:11PM0.19m | 11:08AM0.42m | 11:37PM0.19m | 11:57AM0.50m | 00:07AM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 155 | 152 | 257 | 183 | 161 | 159 | 106 | 106 | 62 | 55 | 54 | 62 | 84 | 53 | 56 | 103 | 65 | 55 | 30 | 30 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | ESE 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 55 | 55 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 46 | 45 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 18 | NNW 8 | S 17 | S 17 | N 9 | S 16 | S 18 | W 19 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 170 | 158 | 188 | 170 | 226 | 371 | 366 | 463 | 620 | 1969 | 2238 | 2317 | 3060 | 1507 | 903 | 472 | 346 | 245 | 187 | 187 | 207 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 118 | 21 | 54 | 54 | 45 | 54 | 122 | 50 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 117 | 48 | 48 | 20 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 19 |
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The above surf forecast table for Wraps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wraps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wraps 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 (Wraps) 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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