
Surf Forecasts:
Matanzas Inlet surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, E swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matanzas Inlet this week:
The surf forecast for Matanzas Inlet over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matanzas Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matanzas Inlet over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | E 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
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319 | 136 | 92 | 164 | 132 | 140 | 66 | 87 | 30 | 13 | 28 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 28 | 16 | 24 | 92 | 53 | 64 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:30PM1.67m | 00:50AM1.36m | 1:25PM1.66m | 1:48AM1.30m | 2:28PM1.65m | 2:55AM1.27m | 3:37PM1.66m | 4:07AM1.30m | 4:44PM1.70m | 5:14AM1.37m | 5:46PM1.75m | 6:14AM1.48m | 6:41PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM0.26m | 6:56AM0.11m | 7:54PM0.29m | 7:57AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.30m | 9:01AM0.11m | 10:04PM0.28m | 10:06AM0.09m | 11:07PM0.24m | 11:10AM0.06m | 00:06AM0.17m | 12:12PM0.02m | 1:00AM0.10m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 8 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
224 | 136 | 92 | 164 | 132 | 140 | 50 | — | 13 | 13 | — | 17 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 7 | 24 | 14 | 53 | 64 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | E 6 | ESE 6 | NE 10 |
— | — | 67 | — | — | 15 | 24 | — | — | 13 | — | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | E 9 | E 10 | — | NE 7 | E 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 13 | 12 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 3 | SW 2 | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 6 | — | — | — |
319 | 32 | 49 | — | — | — | 66 | 87 | 30 | — | 28 | 19 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 13 | 92 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 364 | 450 | 560 | 450 | 875 | 0 | 1100 | 1281 | 0 | 698 | 1971 | 0 | 1177 | 546 | 1134 | 1110 | 1588 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 0 |
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Information about the Matanzas Inlet Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Matanzas Inlet provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matanzas Inlet can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matanzas Inlet 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 (Matanzas Inlet) 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 Matanzas Inlet 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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