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Level 8/10

Moon Island

Swansea, Australia

Heavy, hollow right on the island about 1 km off Swansea Channel, reached by boat or a long paddle; mostly bodyboarders. It works best on a SE swell with W winds around low tide.

Moon Island surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
15
Poor
0.8m@10s
14km/h
Wed21
17
Poor
0.9m@10s
15km/h
Thu22
14
Poor
1.0m@11s
18km/h
Fri23
22
Poor
0.8m@16s
17km/h
Sat24
27
Poor
1.0m@11s
13km/h
Sun25
17
Poor
1.2m@9s
19km/h
Mon26
16
Poor
1.1m@10s
19km/h
Tue27
30
Poor
1.7m@9s
18km/h
Wed28
27
Poor
1.9m@9s
30km/h
Thu29
35
Poor
1.2m@13s
19km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 8 km/h · PM 19 km/h · Low tide at 9am (0.7m)
Swell
0.8m
E(94°)
Score: 11/25
Period
10s
Mid-period swell
Score: 6/25
Wind
14km/h
NE(50°)
Score: 2/25
Weather
19°C
0.1mm14%
First light 5:37amSunrise 6:07amSunset 7:09pmLast light 7:39pm
Windswell
0.5m@2s
Secondary
0.3m
Confidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.8m @10s E in window
Wind14 km/h NE onshore
SwellWind: Offshore Cross OnshoreShaded = inside ideal window
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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:04am–12:22pm · through lowIdeal tide: low
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°C
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3m1.5
sec
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swell
windkm/h
7g15
9g22
13g33
20g44
19g41
5g14
6g17
18g37
22g46
23g48
10g18
18g39
21g44
21g46
17g38
12g23
10g24
18g40
23g48
18g46
6g17
8g18
12g29
21g43
17g43
12g27
13g34
21g45
27g59
16g37
15g45
15g44
24g45
24g53
18g54
13g32
15g34
18g40
22g50
23g54
23g50
28g62
32g72
33g81
30g82
11g31
16g38
21g45
22g51
21g52
tidem
4:43am1.0m
9:54am0.7m
4:27pm1.4m
5:36am1.1m
10:56am0.6m
5:19pm1.4m
6:15am1.3m
11:57am0.6m
6:03pm1.5m
6:49am1.4m
12:44pm0.5m
6:45pm1.5m
1:07am0.3m
7:25am1.6m
1:31pm0.5m
7:33pm1.6m
1:44am0.4m
8:06am1.8m
2:14pm0.4m
8:18pm1.7m
2:21am0.4m
8:43am1.9m
3:03pm0.4m
9:03pm1.6m
2:59am0.4m
9:24am1.9m
3:53pm0.3m
9:55pm1.5m
3:36am0.4m
10:12am2.0m
4:44pm0.3m
10:47pm1.5m
4:18am0.6m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

4:43 am
High · 1.02m
9:54 am
Low · 0.66m
4:27 pm
High · 1.37m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

15
Poor
Components
Swell Direction9/25
Swell Size11/25
Swell Period6/25
Wind2/25
Raw Score28/100
Adjustments
🌊💨 Windswell-3
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-5
Adjusted Score15/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score15

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SE (140°)
Direction range
70° - 190°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size
1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier
0.95×
Ideal period
13s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Offshore range
225° - 315°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
low

Water temp

20°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

8/10

Crowd level

3/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Moon Island?

The Moon Island profile favors low tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Moon Island?

The Moon Island profile uses wind from W (270°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 225° to 315°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Moon Island?

The Moon Island scoring profile favors swell from SE (70° to 190°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 13s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Moon Island?

The main season at Moon Island is Mar-Sep.

How do I get to Moon Island?

The spot profile lists NTL as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 50 minutes.

What kind of wave is Moon Island?

Moon Island is a slab break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 8/10.

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Sep

Getting There

Airport
NTL
Drive time
50 min
Data quality
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