Surf Forecasts:
Mata Veri surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,315 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mata Veri in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mata Veri over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), 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 Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | SW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
740 | 777 | 2360 | 8315 | 7842 | 5875 | 3629 | 2535 | 1966 | 1562 | 1282 | 1305 | 1670 | 1189 | 1229 | 1087 | 806 | 651 | 773 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:55AM0.66m | 3:23PM0.55m | 3:30AM0.70m | 3:55PM0.59m | 4:04AM0.73m | 4:28PM0.64m | 4:39AM0.75m | 5:02PM0.67m | 5:16AM0.75m | 5:38PM0.69m | 5:54AM0.73m | 6:17PM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:12AM0.19m | 9:09PM0.24m | 9:43AM0.16m | 9:43PM0.21m | 10:14AM0.14m | 10:16PM0.18m | 10:45AM0.13m | 10:50PM0.17m | 11:16AM0.13m | 11:27PM0.16m | 11:50AM0.15m | 00:08AM0.18m | |||||||
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 9 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 |
719 | 656 | 2360 | 8315 | 7842 | 5875 | 3629 | 2535 | 1966 | 1562 | 1282 | 1305 | 1670 | 1189 | 1229 | 1087 | 806 | 651 | 773 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 20 | — | — | — | NW 13 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 10 |
273 | 777 | 552 | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 60 | 112 | 157 | 334 | 708 | 580 | 266 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | NW 12 | N 12 | — | — | NW 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
44 | 20 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 56 | 73 | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 5 | NW 6 |
740 | 646 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 52 | 154 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3613 | 3641 | 3583 | 17 | 3 | 3680 | 3641 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 3613 | 3613 | 3606 | 3606 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3583 | 3606 |
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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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