Surf Forecasts:
Wraps surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 498 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wraps this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Wraps in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 19s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wraps over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks look pretty frustrating for Wraps. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, so don’t hold your breath until the very end.
Right now, there’s nothing worthwhile on the table. From the start of the forecast on the 10th of September right through until the morning of the 24th of September, it’s essentially a write-off for good paddle surfing. That’s nearly two weeks of onshore winds, lumpy chop, and poor surf quality. The swell sticks around, but it’s mostly short-period windswell coming from the ENE with periods between 7 and 10 seconds, and the wind is almost always cross-on or onshore, gusting 12 to 22 mph. The combined energy stays moderate most of the time, with values between 101 and 526, but with all that wind and short period, the shape will be junk. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, pretty normal for this time of year, but it doesn’t matter if you don’t want to get out there.
Now, if you’re a patient surfer, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The standout window arrives on the 24th of September, Thursday. Thursday morning brings some clouds and a magical switch – glassy conditions with a light SSE breeze at just 3 mph. The swell fills in from the E at 4 ft, period 10 seconds, combined energy at 332, which is moderate but clean. The wind goes glassy through the afternoon too, shifting to a light W at 3 mph. This is the one to aim for. The swell direction ain’t perfect for the optimum NE direction, but the clean conditions and east swell will make for some fun, lined-up waves at Wraps. It’s a fairly consistent break and good for beginners, but keep in mind it can get crowded sometimes. Get on it while it’s good.
Friday the 25th of September drops off again – the wind turns cross and cross-on, the swell drops to 3 ft, and the energy fades to weak (212 then 196). Just a marginal day at best.
So mark your calendar for Thursday the 24th. That’s your best bet. Everything before that is a dud.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 261 | 225 | 181 | 128 | 238 | 216 | 128 | 125 | 135 | 135 | 115 | 123 | 118 | 95 | 131 | 96 | 111 | 121 | 306 | 356 | 414 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:20PM0.82m | 2:33AM0.67m | 2:42PM0.77m | 3:12AM0.71m | 3:01PM0.71m | 3:52AM0.73m | 3:16PM0.65m | 4:32AM0.72m | 3:26PM0.60m | 5:15AM0.70m | 3:27PM0.55m | 6:09AM0.67m | 3:00PM0.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM0.19m | 8:26AM0.19m | 9:02PM0.16m | 9:06AM0.25m | 9:22PM0.14m | 9:44AM0.32m | 9:43PM0.13m | 10:23AM0.39m | 10:04PM0.13m | 11:06AM0.45m | 10:26PM0.15m | 12:06PM0.50m | 10:52PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | E 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 10 |
| kJ | 104 | 72 | 94 | 89 | 238 | 57 | 96 | 115 | 135 | 135 | 115 | 123 | 118 | 95 | 46 | 96 | 18 | 58 | 80 | 79 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | SSW 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | E 12 | E 7 | NW 9 | S 12 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 20 | 13 | 14 | 44 | 74 | 22 | 24 | 10 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 58 | 22 | 44 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 76 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | NW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | ESE 8 | SW 14 | SSW 22 | ESE 7 | E 12 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 12 | NW 9 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 33 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 45 | 5 | 26 | 37 | 95 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 8 | — | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 261 | 225 | 181 | 128 | — | 216 | 128 | 125 | 84 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 21 | — | 131 | — | 111 | 121 | 306 | 356 | 414 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 45 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
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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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