Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,715 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the 16-day picture for Matunuck, a reef setup that’s very consistent. Right now, though, we’ve got a real dry spell on our hands. The water temp is sitting around 69°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next few days are a write-off. Saturday the 18th is a total no-go with tiny, weak swell and onshore chop. Expect this flat, poor stretch to last through Monday the 20th. There’s a glimmer Sunday morning the 19th with a clean 4ft from the SSW and a gentle offshore wind from the NW, but honestly, the wave energy is still weak (179) and the waves are just ordinary. Not worth getting excited about.
Now, here’s the interesting bit. On Wednesday morning the 22nd, a solid SSW swell of 10ft rolls in, but it’s crossed-up with a moderate cross-shore wind. The combined energy is massive (1715), but the conditions are messy. That swell is going to be a beast, but the wind is going to chop it up. This is really only for the experts, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. It’s too big for beginners and the chop will be relentless.
The real standout, the one to circle, is Thursday morning the 23rd. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the south, with a period of 9 seconds. The real win is the light NE wind, giving us a clean, cross-off look. The wave energy is still solid (471), and the guide says it’s a reef that’s sheltered and likes that SE swell direction. This is the best on offer – clean, decent size, and a good window before the wind shifts onshore in the afternoon. Expect crowds are possible, as it’s a very consistent spot.
After that, the surf fades back into the doldrums. From Friday the 24th onwards, we’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves under 3ft with poor winds. The 31st of July might offer a little bump of 5ft from the SSE, but it’s cross-shore and choppy. The first week of August looks flat and not worth the paddle.
So, for the whole 16-day window, Thursday morning the 23rd is your only real shot at something good. The rest is a combination of flat, choppy, or just too messy. Don’t hold your breath for the rest of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 10 | 47 | 202 | 172 | 131 | 91 | 98 | 95 | 88 | 31 | 45 | 73 | 1715 | 1189 | 639 | 471 | 252 | 181 | 103 | 82 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:47AM1.04m | 00:07AM0.97m | 12:38PM1.00m | 00:56AM0.87m | 1:29PM0.95m | 1:46AM0.79m | 2:23PM0.91m | 2:40AM0.72m | 3:17PM0.89m | 3:35AM0.68m | 4:12PM0.88m | 4:32AM0.67m | 5:06PM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:06PM0.01m | 6:23AM-0.01m | 7:03PM0.08m | 7:08AM0.06m | 8:05PM0.15m | 7:55AM0.12m | 9:14PM0.20m | 8:48AM0.16m | 10:25PM0.22m | 9:48AM0.19m | 11:28PM0.22m | 10:50AM0.19m | 00:20AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SSW 7 | SE 8 | E 5 | — | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 7 | 172 | 131 | 91 | 98 | 95 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 7 | — | 1189 | 639 | 471 | 252 | 181 | 103 | 82 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | ENE 4 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 65 | 3 | 47 | 61 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | SE 12 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | S 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSW 10 | S 9 | — | NE 3 | E 4 | — | — | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 47 | 202 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 88 | 12 | 45 | 73 | 1715 | 810 | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 750 | 2934 | 418 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 627 | 1167 | 327 | 110 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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