
Surf Forecasts:
Mata Veri surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,703 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mata Veri this week:
The surf forecast for Mata Veri over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mata Veri in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mata Veri over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | NW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
940 | 718 | 450 | 263 | 147 | 234 | 3457 | 2094 | 1688 | 1595 | 3256 | 4301 | 2383 | 1945 | 1299 | 1127 | 1092 | 976 | 826 | 897 | 1234 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:41PM0.74m | 4:59AM0.86m | 5:24PM0.77m | 5:43AM0.84m | 6:06PM0.78m | 6:25AM0.80m | 6:47PM0.77m | 7:06AM0.74m | 7:28PM0.73m | 7:48AM0.66m | 8:10PM0.69m | 8:32AM0.59m | 8:56PM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21AM0.06m | 10:33PM0.09m | 11:04AM0.05m | 11:18PM0.09m | 11:45AM0.07m | 00:02AM0.10m | 12:25PM0.11m | 00:46AM0.14m | 1:05PM0.17m | 1:32AM0.20m | 1:46PM0.24m | 2:21AM0.27m | 2:31PM0.31m | 3:16AM0.33m | |||||||
8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
940 | 718 | 450 | 263 | 147 | 234 | 2419 | 2094 | 1688 | 1595 | 3256 | 4301 | 2383 | 1945 | 1299 | 1127 | 1092 | 976 | 826 | 897 | 1234 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | SW 11 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 20 |
113 | 154 | 59 | 45 | 42 | 58 | 305 | 116 | 503 | 1350 | 716 | 38 | 46 | 49 | 41 | 59 | 55 | 65 | 71 | 60 | 309 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | E 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | E 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NE 7 | NNW 14 | NNE 6 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 | ENE 8 |
15 | 30 | 96 | 127 | 143 | 33 | 708 | 379 | 73 | 20 | 70 | 34 | 33 | 60 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 183 | 285 | 279 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 3 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NW 13 | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
42 | 6 | 47 | 238 | 643 | 981 | 3457 | — | — | 85 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3531 | 3547 | 3531 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
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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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