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The Spit Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
The Spit surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 23 Dec 2024 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spit this week:
The surf forecast for The Spit over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spit in the next 12 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 12 days.
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 39 | 37 | 44 | 72 | 104 | 113 | 70 | 107 | 446 | 75 | 54 | 84 | 61 | 46 | 37 | 23 | 67 | 48 | 89 | 40 | 17 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 72 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 43 | 51 | 86 | 90 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:49PM 1.21 | 3:19AM 1.05 | 2:38PM 1.13 | 4:21AM 1.13 | 3:34PM 1.07 | 5:13AM 1.23 | 4:33PM 1.04 | 5:57AM 1.34 | 5:31PM 1.02 | 6:37AM 1.45 | 6:24PM 1.03 | 7:15AM 1.55 | 7:12PM 1.04 | 7:52AM 1.64 | 7:56PM 1.05 | 8:30AM 1.72 | 8:40PM 1.07 | 9:09AM 1.77 | 9:21PM 1.12 | 9:46AM 1.79 | 10:04PM 1.14 | 10:27AM 1.77 | 10:50PM 1.17 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:49PM 0.37 | 8:56AM 0.66 | 9:33PM 0.36 | 10:11AM 0.66 | 10:15PM 0.34 | 11:17AM 0.62 | 10:57PM 0.32 | 12:13PM 0.57 | 11:37PM 0.30 | 1:02PM 0.51 | 12:16AM 0.28 | 1:46PM 0.44 | 12:55AM 0.26 | 2:27PM 0.39 | 1:34AM 0.24 | 3:08PM 0.34 | 2:14AM 0.23 | 3:45PM 0.30 | 2:56AM 0.22 | 4:24PM 0.28 | 3:41AM 0.24 | 5:06PM 0.28 | ||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:47 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 18 | - | 13 | 12 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the The Spit Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Spit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Spit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Spit 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 (The Spit) 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 The Spit 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.
The Spit is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Southport. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Southport. Southport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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