Surf Forecasts:
Mata Veri surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,531 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mata Veri this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Mata Veri in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mata Veri over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 6 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
854 | 620 | 453 | 214 | 216 | 518 | 1026 | 628 | 647 | 1302 | 805 | 2689 | 6628 | 9531 | 9166 | 7177 | 5400 | 3883 | 3177 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:44AM0.53m | 1:25PM0.41m | 1:36AM0.57m | 2:11PM0.45m | 2:18AM0.61m | 2:49PM0.50m | 2:55AM0.66m | 3:23PM0.55m | 3:30AM0.70m | 3:55PM0.59m | 4:04AM0.73m | 4:28PM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:15AM0.30m | 7:11PM0.35m | 8:00AM0.27m | 7:56PM0.32m | 8:38AM0.23m | 8:34PM0.28m | 9:12AM0.19m | 9:09PM0.24m | 9:43AM0.16m | 9:43PM0.21m | 10:14AM0.14m | 10:16PM0.18m | |||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NE 6 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
854 | 620 | 453 | 214 | 81 | 518 | 1026 | 261 | 278 | 719 | 777 | 2689 | 6628 | 9531 | 9166 | 7177 | 5400 | 3883 | 3177 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | NE 7 | ENE 5 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | NE 7 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | NNW 13 | — | — | — |
164 | 92 | 43 | 19 | 102 | 13 | 24 | 252 | 553 | 46 | 20 | 261 | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | NE 7 | WSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | WNW 13 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
65 | 43 | 35 | 26 | 76 | 57 | 123 | 98 | 111 | 17 | 20 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 84 | 22 | 52 | 216 | 379 | 167 | 628 | 647 | 1302 | 805 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3547 | 3531 | 3567 | 3567 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3567 | 17 | 17 | 3641 | 3654 | 3643 | 17 | 3594 | 17 |
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Information about the Mata Veri Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mata Veri provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mata Veri can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mata Veri 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 (Mata Veri) 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 Mata Veri 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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