Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SW swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matunuck this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a long, flat spell ahead. We’re looking at a real dry run from now until about the 20th of July. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the energy is just not there. The combined energy readings are mostly in the weak 20s to 80s range, with a few brief bumps into the low 100s, but the quality is just poor. There’s nothing to get excited about, and honestly, not a single decent wave in that stretch.
That first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday morning, the 20th of July. Matunuck (reef) will see a bump to 5ft at 6 seconds from the SSW. The combined energy jumps to 180 (moderate), and with a cross-offshore breeze from the NE, it’ll be clean. The file says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so it’s a salvageable session, not a classic. The afternoon gets blown out with a 12 mph onshore breeze, so the morning is your only window. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on.
The best shot in the whole outlook? That’s Tuesday the 21st of July. The swell peaks at 7ft at 7 seconds from the SSW, with a combined energy of 352 (moderate to strong). That’s a solid size, but it’s a bit of a beast – 7ft is pushing into expert territory, especially for a reef break. The problem is the wind is light and onshore from the S, so it’ll be lumpy and messy. If you’re a strong paddler and can handle some chop, there’s power there. Wednesday the 22nd holds similar size at 5ft and 270 energy, but again, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, keeping it from being truly clean.
Thursday the 24th of July morning is a tease. The swell drops to 3ft at 7 seconds from the S, but the wind is glassy – complete calm. That’s a rare treat for Matunuck. The energy is just 96 (weak), so it’s small, but if you want a longboard or a log, and you want it perfectly smooth, that’s your moment. The crowds there are "sometimes," so you might actually find some space.
So, to sum it up: the first 11 days are a write-off. The standout is the 7ft push on the 21st if you’re an expert who doesn’t mind a bit of onshore wind. The real hidden gem is the glassy, small morning on the 24th. Don’t hold your breath for the first week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 18 | 61 | 48 | 29 | 31 | 40 | 47 | 34 | 39 | 38 | 26 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 30 | 35 | 80 | 131 | 99 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:30AM0.77m | 4:08PM1.02m | 4:33AM0.79m | 5:08PM1.09m | 5:35AM0.83m | 6:07PM1.15m | 6:34AM0.88m | 7:03PM1.20m | 7:30AM0.94m | 7:57PM1.23m | 8:24AM1.00m | 8:49PM1.23m | 9:16AM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.14m | 9:03AM0.04m | 10:29PM0.10m | 10:13AM0.02m | 11:40PM0.04m | 11:22AM-0.02m | 00:43AM-0.02m | 12:29PM-0.06m | 1:39AM-0.09m | 1:31PM-0.11m | 2:31AM-0.13m | 2:29PM-0.13m | 3:20AM-0.15m | 3:24PM-0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 18 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 29 | 31 | 40 | 47 | 34 | 39 | 38 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 30 | 35 | 15 | 14 | 59 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 3 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 3 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | — | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | E 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | — | SSE 6 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | 14 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SW 3 | — | ENE 2 | E 4 | — | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 4 | SSE 2 | S 3 | SW 3 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 18 | 61 | 48 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 14 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 80 | 131 | 99 | 53 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 109 | 119 | 170 | 43 | 71 | 43 | 1 | 618 | 1 | 4 | 750 | 195 | 760 | 870 | 43 | 43 | 2507 | 224 | 417 | 236 |
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