
Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SW swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's see what we've got for Matunuck.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. This is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a flat spell with almost nothing to get excited about. We've got a solid 16 days stretching from now through the 23rd of September, and the surf is just not cooperating.
The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no weird anomalies to talk about.
The first real chance we see is on Thursday the 10th. The swell bumps up a touch, with a combined energy of (321). We're looking at waves around 6ft from the SSW, but with a short period of 7 seconds. The trouble is the wind is a moderate cross-shore, making things a bit messy. It's surfable, but it's not going to be pretty. Friday the 11th cleans right up with a light offshore from the NNW and the same small SSW swell dropping to 3ft, with energy way down to (67), but the waves are tiny.
After that, we go into a long stretch of near-flat conditions. For the rest of the first week and into the second, it's all 0.3ft to 1ft junk. The wind is all over the place, from cross to cross-on, and there's just no energy in the water.
The only other pulse to mention doesn't come until Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. Early on the 20th we see some 5ft SSW swell with a combined energy of (153), but again it's a short 6-second period and a cross-shore wind that'll chop it up. The afternoon gets pushed to 5ft with (175) energy, but with a moderate cross-shore, it's not going to be clean. This is an advanced-level wave size, so beginners should steer clear.
Honestly, for paddle surfing, this whole forecast is a bust. The Matunuck break (United States) is a sheltered reef, and it needs a proper SE groundswell to work. We're getting short-period, wind-affected slop from the SW and SSW most of the time. The setups here would be way more interesting for kite surfing than for paddling.
If you're dead-set on getting wet, your best bet is to keep an eye on Friday morning, September 11th, when that light offshore from the NNW arrives. It'll be clean for a quick paddle on the tiny 3ft leftovers. The other possibility is early on Sunday, September 20th. The 5ft SSW swell will be the biggest of the run, and with the light cross-shore, it might offer a few rideable but bumpy waves for an experienced surfer. But it’s a long way off, so don't bank on it.
But the bottom line? There are no true standouts here. It's a long, quiet period for Matunuck. Stay tuned, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSW 5 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | SE 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
9 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 34 | 286 | 311 | 294 | 128 | 60 | 45 | 30 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:07AM0.93m | 6:35PM1.09m | 7:00AM1.02m | 7:25PM1.11m | 7:48AM1.09m | 8:11PM1.11m | 8:34AM1.13m | 8:55PM1.08m | 9:17AM1.14m | 9:37PM1.03m | 9:59AM1.12m | 10:18PM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:24AM0.00m | 12:32PM-0.04m | 1:12AM-0.06m | 1:26PM-0.09m | 1:55AM-0.10m | 2:14PM-0.13m | 2:34AM-0.12m | 2:59PM-0.13m | 3:11AM-0.12m | 3:41PM-0.10m | 3:46AM-0.09m | 4:20PM-0.05m | 4:19AM-0.04m | ||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
7:08 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SW 4 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 5 |
3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 128 | 60 | 45 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | E 8 | SE 7 | — | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | SE 9 |
9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | NW 3 | NNW 2 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — |
— | — | 7 | 10 | 2 | 34 | 286 | 311 | 294 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 447 | 503 | 752 | 637 | 688 | 1049 | 1117 | 178 | 288 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 66 | 758 | 752 | 436 | 327 | 170 | 43 |
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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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