Surf Forecasts:
Zorba surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSE swell with 752 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zorba this week:
The surf forecast for Zorba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zorba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch of the calendar is looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a 16-day window, and honestly, there’s no green light for a good session. The first real chance of anything rideable is a full week out, on Monday the 18th, and even then, it’s only just scraping into “maybe” territory. The rest of the week before that is a total write-off.
The long-range forecast for Zorba is a run of poor surf conditions, with onshore and cross-onshore winds messing up what little swell there is. The swell energy is weak for the most part, with values like 180 and 249 early on, and the periods are short, around 6 to 7 seconds. That’s just wind chop, not real swell. It’s not going to be worth getting wet for.
The first real glimmer comes on Monday the 18th, in the morning. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore out of the WNW, and the surf report finally mentions clean conditions. Swell height is up to 6ft, coming from the ESE, with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to 672, which is the strongest we see in the whole window. It’s still a beach break, so with that short period, it might be a bit lumpy and close out, but it’s the only morning that looks like it has any real push and clean face. That’s your best bet, and it’s not saying much.
After that, it fades quickly. Tuesday the 19th has a little bump in the morning—2ft from the ESE with clean conditions—but the energy is weak at 67. The rest of the week is more of the same: poor surf, onshore winds, and very little swell. The second week of the forecast is even quieter, with most days showing under 3ft of swell and energy readings under 200. There’s a small window on Saturday the 23rd with a clean morning, but the swell is only 4ft from the SSE with a short 6-second period. It’s there, but it’s not going to be anything special.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. One thing to note: this setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. With the consistent wind and the messy, short-period swell, you’re better off strapping in than paddling out.
So, bottom line: mark Monday the 18th on your calendar, but don’t get too excited. It’s the only standout, and even that is a “maybe.” The rest of the run is a blank. But hey, forecasts change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 219 | 113 | 191 | 384 | 269 | 517 | 636 | 550 | 480 | 337 | 331 | 624 | 514 | 269 | 437 | 467 | 279 | 156 | 104 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:09AM0.19m | 4:07PM0.40m | 5:08AM0.20m | 5:14PM0.40m | 6:02AM0.21m | 6:18PM0.40m | 6:53AM0.24m | 12:16PM0.14m | 7:17PM0.39m | 7:42AM0.27m | 12:31PM0.13m | 8:14PM0.36m | 8:31AM0.29m | 9:08PM0.33m | |||||
Low Tide | 11:39PM0.02m | 7:09AM0.15m | 00:44AM0.02m | 8:23AM0.14m | 1:47AM0.03m | 9:33AM0.13m | 1:09PM0.15m | 2:45AM0.04m | 10:40AM0.13m | 2:31PM0.11m | 3:38AM0.06m | 3:38PM0.08m | 4:28AM0.08m | 4:38PM0.05m | |||||
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 | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | 6:02 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | E 8 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 42 | 113 | 56 | 54 | 103 | — | 636 | 550 | 480 | 337 | 331 | 343 | 514 | 269 | 1 | 467 | 279 | 156 | 104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 13 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 65 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 242 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | W 5 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 14 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 12 | — | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 219 | 44 | 191 | 384 | 269 | 517 | — | — | — | — | — | 624 | 39 | 42 | 437 | — | 49 | 71 | 95 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 32 | 125 | 165 | 239 | 227 | 165 | 6 | 119 | 16 | 6 | 162 | 525 | 525 | 422 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 6 |
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