Matunuck Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.54° W

Matunuck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matunuck sea temperature is
22.5° C
0.6° 

Matunuck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Matunuck surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matunuck this week:

The surf forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's cut through it and have a look at what Matunuck’s got cookin’ for us over the next sixteen days.

Alright, straight up—this stretch is a tough one, buddy. For the first full week, from Thursday the 13th through the 21st, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The combined energy levels are mostly in the double digits, with just a few touches of weak moderate energy [120–136] on the 20th, but those are ruined by choppy, cross-onshore winds. Honestly, there’s barely a whisper of a wave worth paddling for. It’s a grim run of poor surf conditions, and you wouldn’t be missing a thing if you left the board in the car.

Then Monday, 17th August morning, we finally get a tiny glimmer. The swell comes up to a mere 4 ft from the SSW with a clean offshore wind out of the NW. The combined energy climbs to 143, which is actually the highest we see. The water's feeling pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual temp-wise. Now, the 4 ft height is surfable for a confident intermediate, but it's not anything to write home about. Still, that offshore breeze means the faces will be smooth, and you might snag a couple of fun ones. It’s the best on offer, but it’s a very quiet best.

The next real standout, and the one I’d put a pin in, is Saturday the 22nd of August morning. This is where it gets interesting. We get that same 5 ft S swell, period is a short 6 seconds, but check this: glassy conditions. Zero wind, combined energy at 135. For Matunuck, a sheltered reef, that glassy morning might be the cleanest window you get. The swell’s only 5 ft, so it’s manageable, but clean conditions count for everything. The crowd’s likely to show up though, cause it’s the best looking session in a long, dry spell. For a sheltered spot like this, that glass is golden.

After that morning, the afternoon turns cross-onshore and it’s gone again. The following days from the 23rd through the 28th look poor, with small swell, onshore or cross-onshore wind, and very little energy. The Tuesday 25th shows a weird 11-second period from the SE, but the swell is a paltry 1.0 ft and the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore. That’s more of a kiting breeze than a surf breeze, if you know what I mean.

So, bottom line: It’s a rough road ahead. The week starting the 13th is a write-off. Your one and only proper shot is the morning of Saturday the 22nd. If you can wait for that glassy window, you might get a few. Otherwise, it’s a long stretch of flat and choppy. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a test of patience.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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43
298
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
8:32PM1.19m
8:56AM1.10m
9:19PM1.16m
9:43AM1.12m
10:05PM1.10m
10:29AM1.11m
10:49PM1.03m
11:15AM1.07m
11:33PM0.94m
12:01PM1.01m
00:18AM0.84m
12:49PM0.95m
1:05AM0.76m
Low Tide
3:00AM-0.14m
3:14PM-0.14m
3:42AM-0.13m
4:02PM-0.11m
4:22AM-0.11m
4:48PM-0.06m
5:00AM-0.05m
5:34PM0.02m
5:36AM0.01m
6:20PM0.10m
6:12AM0.08m
7:11PM0.18m
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Information about the Matunuck Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Matunuck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matunuck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matunuck 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 (Matunuck) 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 Matunuck 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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