
Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is one of those outlooks where patience is gonna be the name of the game. We’ve got a stretch of days ahead that look more like a washout than a classic summer run. The swell is small, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the quality just isn’t there for most of the 16-day window. Let’s break it down.
We start off with a bit of a gap. Nothing really worth paddling out for right on the first day. The first chance you’d even consider is Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, at Matunuck. It’s a sheltered reef break here, and the water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Tuesday morning shows a small bump of 4 ft swell from the south, with a short period of 8 seconds – combined wave energy is moderate at best (172). The big selling point here is the wind: glassy, dead calm. That’s a rare treat. It’s clean, but the waves are ordinary, small, and lack punch. For a surf-hungry local, you could get a few knee-high lines that peel nicely over the reef, but don’t expect any power.
From Tuesday afternoon right through to the end of the first week, it’s a tough grind. The wind picks up from the south and southwest, turning cross-onshore, and the swell stays around the 3 ft to 5 ft mark but with periods of only 6 to 8 seconds. The energy levels jump around – like Wednesday morning, August 5th, there’s 5 ft of south swell, but with a fresh cross-onshore breeze and choppy conditions, the combined energy (291) means it’s just lumpy and difficult. Not really a fun paddle. Honestly, if you’re into kite surfing, this setup might look more interesting than paddle surfing, because the wave quality is poor.
The only other glimmer comes on Tuesday morning, August 11th. We get a brief window of cleaner conditions with a light northwest cross-offshore wind at only 3 mph. The swell is tiny – 3 ft from the SSW, period 7 seconds – and energy is weak (80). It’s clean, but you’ll be scratching for anything waist-high. Not a standout, but if you’re desperate, it’s the best you’ll get after that Tuesday the 4th.
Mid-August rolls around and the pattern holds. The second week is pretty flat. Swells under 3 ft, short periods, and onshore wind. Saturday morning, August 15th, has a light north-northeast cross-offshore breeze and 3 ft of south swell at 8 seconds – combined energy of 99 – and it’s clean, but again, small. That’s about the only other breath of fresh air in a very long, quiet run.
Overall, there’s no big swell, no powerful groundswell, and no standout day that gets the heart pumping. The only real, albeit modest, highlight is Tuesday morning, August 4th – glassy conditions at Matunuck with 4 ft of small south swell. If you can get out there early, you might get a few fun, clean ones over the reef. The rest of the 16 days? Mostly a waiting game. Forecasts can change, so don’t give up hope entirely, but at this point, it’s looking like a lot of time on the sand.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 7 | S 5 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
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15 | 64 | 453 | 787 | 432 | 172 | 133 | 97 | 289 | 177 | 97 | 112 | 139 | 237 | 108 | 90 | 107 | 68 | 73 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:28PM0.92m | 11:57AM0.97m | 00:13AM0.87m | 12:46PM0.97m | 1:03AM0.81m | 1:41PM0.98m | 2:02AM0.77m | 2:42PM0.99m | 3:07AM0.75m | 3:46PM1.02m | 4:14AM0.77m | 4:51PM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM0.06m | 5:09AM0.01m | 5:40PM0.08m | 5:48AM0.02m | 6:32PM0.11m | 6:35AM0.03m | 7:34PM0.14m | 7:31AM0.05m | 8:51PM0.15m | 8:39AM0.07m | 10:18PM0.13m | 9:59AM0.06m | 11:34PM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 6 | 27 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 9 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
15 | 3 | — | — | 432 | 172 | 133 | 97 | 289 | 177 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 108 | 9 | 11 | 24 | 16 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | WSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
12 | 64 | 453 | 787 | — | — | — | — | — | 164 | 97 | 112 | 139 | 237 | 67 | 90 | 107 | 68 | 73 | 127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1564 | 1221 | 1550 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 988 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 178 | 233 | 19 | 5 | 48 | 19 | 345 |
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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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