
Surf Forecasts:
15th Street surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 15th Street this week:
The surf forecast for 15th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 15th Street in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 15th Street over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here, let's chew the fat about what 15th Street has cookin'.
I gotta level with you, it’s been a dry spell and it's gonna stay that way for a bit. We’re looking at a solid week or more of nothing much happening, starting right now and lasting until about the morning of Saturday the 5th to Monday the 7th of July. That's a long stretch with barely a ripple worth your time.
This Saturday morning, July 4th, we’ve got a weak 3ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, but the wind is a light cross-onshore and the whole thing is rated as poor. The water's a touch warmer than normal at 69°, but that’s cold comfort when the waves are junk. The swell energy is moderate at best, around 460.
That same pattern of small, poor-to-marginal conditions just keeps going through the first week. The swell bumps up a little around Tuesday the 7th of July – a clean 3ft SSW swell with 18-second period and light offshore wind in the morning. That’s a classic recipe for glassy conditions, and combined swell energy climbs to 877 – moderate but not a standout. Still, the forecast only calls it marginal. The longer 18-second period means better shaped waves, but it’s small, so it’s really for the patient surfer who just needs to get wet. The wind turns more cross-onshore again later in the week, so that window is tight.
The only real flicker of something better comes way out on Saturday the 18th of July. That morning sees a 3ft SW swell with 17-second period, and light cross-onshore winds again. The combined swell energy jumps to 609, and the forecast is a 2 out of 10. Still marginal, still small, but it’s the best we’ve got on the books. The Sunday the 19th of July after that looks to drop back off again.
So honestly, for the next two weeks, 15th Street isn't giving us much to work with. The setup isn't great for paddle surfing with these small, wind-affected swells. If the wind gets on it, this beach and reef setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The swell is never big enough to be dangerous – nothing over 5ft – so don't worry about that. It’s just flat. We have a very consistent break here, so this blank run is a bit unusual; it tends not to stay this poor for long. Keep checking, because forecasts can change.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
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239 | 239 | 217 | 352 | 273 | 587 | 326 | 339 | 485 | 659 | 491 | 768 | 659 | 651 | 675 | 545 | 481 | 568 | 428 | 405 | 405 | |
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 | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:35PM1.60m | 00:12AM1.80m | 2:10PM1.67m | 1:02AM1.62m | 2:48PM1.76m | 2:14AM1.43m | 3:32PM1.86m | 4:00AM1.29m | 4:22PM1.99m | 5:57AM1.27m | 5:16PM2.13m | 7:26AM1.34m | 6:11PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:30PM1.17m | 7:16AM0.54m | 7:39PM1.15m | 7:48AM0.66m | 9:05PM1.06m | 8:24AM0.80m | 10:36PM0.89m | 9:11AM0.93m | 11:54PM0.67m | 10:13AM1.04m | 00:56AM0.42m | 11:24AM1.11m | 1:49AM0.19m | ||||||||
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
239 | 239 | 217 | 352 | 273 | 587 | 326 | 322 | 81 | 659 | 100 | 152 | 181 | 651 | 675 | 190 | 481 | 568 | 428 | 405 | 405 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | W 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 9 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 8 |
214 | 212 | 140 | 151 | 116 | 17 | 34 | 339 | 392 | 97 | 491 | 768 | 659 | 118 | 160 | 545 | 154 | 92 | 73 | 89 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 19 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | — | S 21 | — |
7 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 54 | 181 | 180 | 47 | 485 | 121 | 174 | 171 | 118 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 9 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 6 | 792 | 37 | 8 | 36 | 37 | 5 | 37 | 37 | 14 | 85 | 37 | 14 | 14 | 84 | 9 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
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Information about the 15th Street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 15th Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 15th Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 15th Street 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 (15th Street) 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 15th Street 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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