
Surf Forecasts:
Wraps surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 2,054 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wraps in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 0.6m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wraps over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer at Wraps.
First off, the water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is bang on average for this time of year. Feels like home.
Now, the outlook for the next two weeks is a bit of a mixed bag, and I gotta be honest with you, the first week is a write-off. We've got a solid stretch of poor conditions from Thursday the 23rd right through until Tuesday the 29th. The wind is a constant problem, coming in from the ENE, mostly cross-on or onshore, and it's blowing hard, between 18 and 25 mph. That's smashing up any chance of clean waves. The swell is there, mostly around 6ft to 7ft, but with such short periods of 7 to 8 seconds and wind chop, it's just a lumpy mess. The combined energy is moderate, hitting around 300 to 700, but it's all wasted energy. Honestly, for a beach break setup like this, it's looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.
Then on Wednesday the 29th, we get a glimmer. The morning is still a write-off with a risk of thunderstorms and a chunky 10ft swell from the ENE, but it's cross-on with a moderate breeze. The real window, the only standout in this whole forecast, is Wednesday afternoon. The wind swings around to the SSW at just 3 mph, going offshore. That's the magic word, folks. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is still strong at 949, and the report says "clean." This is the one. It won't be for the faint of heart – 8ft is solid, and it's best for experienced surfers. But if you can get out there, offshore winds on a decent swell is about as good as it gets.
After that, from Thursday the 30th of July right through to Friday the 7th of August, we're back to the same old story. The wind is back on the nose, ENE at 9 to 25 mph, and the surf quality is poor to marginal. There's a pulse of longer period swell from the E and NE, hitting 14 to 16 seconds around the 27th and 3rd of August, with very strong energy readings (over 1000), but the onshore wind just destroys any chance of a good wave. The 3rd of August has a 3ft, 16-second period groundswell, but with onshore wind, it's just going to be a frustrating, straight close-out at this beach break. The 6th and 7th of August have a slight chance of marginal conditions with a gentle breeze, but don't get your hopes up.
Overall, it's a tough run. If you're a local, you know the drill. Get on it for that Wednesday afternoon window, because that's the only real chance we've got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
298 | 307 | 408 | 384 | 444 | 425 | 503 | 504 | 393 | 349 | 373 | 432 | 407 | 723 | 1080 | 941 | 1229 | 1978 | 949 | 485 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:05PM0.75m | 1:36PM0.79m | 11:19PM0.41m | 2:05PM0.83m | 00:19AM0.43m | 2:32PM0.85m | 1:04AM0.45m | 2:58PM0.86m | 1:44AM0.47m | 3:22PM0.87m | 2:24AM0.50m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:27AM0.17m | 5:23AM0.14m | 9:11PM0.40m | 6:10AM0.11m | 9:11PM0.38m | 6:50AM0.08m | 9:23PM0.37m | 7:26AM0.06m | 9:40PM0.35m | 7:59AM0.05m | 9:59PM0.33m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | E 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | S 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 |
55 | 112 | 104 | 59 | 52 | 62 | 115 | 103 | 275 | 329 | 373 | 432 | 407 | 723 | 32 | 941 | 1229 | 1978 | 949 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 19 | E 13 | E 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 19 |
75 | 20 | 46 | 25 | 25 | 125 | 55 | 72 | 90 | 85 | 83 | 73 | 42 | 41 | 132 | 32 | 36 | 67 | 65 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | S 13 | NNW 9 | SSW 21 | E 15 | S 11 | S 11 | E 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 9 | S 21 | — | S 20 | S 13 |
9 | 31 | 8 | 44 | 42 | 23 | 10 | 47 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 9 | — | 7 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | ENE 8 |
298 | 307 | 408 | 384 | 444 | 425 | 503 | 504 | 393 | 349 | 343 | 282 | 259 | 137 | 1080 | 175 | 198 | — | — | 485 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 45 | 52 | 56 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 118 | 19 | 15 | 46 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 47 |
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Information about the Wraps Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Wraps 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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